US had hottest March on record as nation faced 'unprecedented' heat
The continental US registered its most abnormally hot month in 132 years of records, according to Noaa data March’s persistent unseasonable heat was so intense...
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UNHCR Belgium MCO: 2026 Funding Update (as of 31 March 2026)
Countries: Belgium, Ukraine Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Infographic.
World: Death by aid cuts: Oxfam reaction to OECD preliminary data on aid spending in 2025
Country: World Source: Oxfam Published: 9th April 2026 In response to the publication today of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) preliminary data...
oPt: 'A ceasefire in name only' – Gaza still facing critical shortages of medical aid six months after ceasefire agreement
Country: occupied Palestinian territory Source: Medical Aid for Palestinians Six months after the ceasefire agreement in Gaza came into effect on 10 October 2025, Israeli...
Iran: Middle East Escalation of Conflict, Global external situation report #3 - 9 April 2026
Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Lebanon Source: World Health Organization Please refer to the attached file. This is the third global public WHO...
'The danger and value of water are in my blood': how rain fences are making Dutch homes more climate resilient
Housing corporations are adopting rainwater storage in garden fences, reducing pressure during downpours and preserving water for times of droughtGood fences make good neighbours –...
Unpacking Trump's Use of Emergency Powers to Prop Up Coal
A World War II-era policy is stopping old coal plants from closing, despite high costs and the wishes of their owners.By Dan GearinoAt one time,...
Italy pushes coal exit back after gas prices rise
Italy has delayed the permanent closure of its four coal-fired power plants to 2038, after the war in the Middle East caused the cost of...
Out of Pocket: the real cost of fossil fuels on our water
This is a guest blog by Lucia Simmons, Marketing & Communications Lead at the Carbon Literacy Project. The Carbon Literacy Project is an UN-recognised global...
CAR: TABLEAU DE BORD HUMANITAIRE : RÉPONSE MULTISECTORIELLE
Country: Central African Republic Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. En fin février 2026, la réponse...
World: Collecting Data on Sexual Violence against Children in Surveys - A scoping review of available questions
Country: World Source: UN Children’s Fund Please refer to the attached file. Overview Despite a proliferation of measurement activities over the past two decades to...
Bitten by snakes 200 times – on purpose: US man's quest to help deliver new antivenom
Tim Friede put his ‘ass on the line’ to help stop snakebite deaths – whose numbers appear to be rising amid the climate crisisAs we...
Integrating nutrient supplements and WASH into agriculture programs improves child micronutrient status in Burkina Faso
Country: Burkina Faso Source: International Food Policy Research Institute New IFPRI-led research finds that adding nutrient supplements and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions into...
Syrian Arab Republic: Flash Update No. 2 - Flooding in North and East Syria (as of 8 April 2026) [EN/AR]
Country: Syrian Arab Republic Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached files. HIGHLIGHTS • Flooding triggered by heavy...
A More Troubling Picture of Sea Level Rise Is Coming into View
Scientists have uncovered a ‘blind spot’ in the research on rising seas, revealing that tens of millions of people thought safe from coastal flooding are...
Mass drowning of chicks puts emperor penguins at risk of extinction
Record low levels of Antarctic sea ice is having grim consequences for penguins yet to grow waterproof feathersThe mass drowning of emperor penguin chicks as...
Bills to Protect Ratepayers From Data Centers Fail in Georgia Legislature
Lawmakers adjourned without passing a single measure addressing data center expansion, tax breaks or consumer protections.By Ryan KrugmanWhen the final gavel fell on Georgia’s legislative...
In Nebraska, wildfires are turning cattle ranching into a tricky business
For 21 years, Mike Wintz and his wife, Kayla, have worked to maintain their nearly 11,000-acre ranch near Bingham, Nebraska. The couple took over the...
Burkina Faso: Dashboard du domaine de responsabilité violence basée sur le genre coordination nationale - novembre 2025
Country: Burkina Faso Sources: Gender Based Violence Area of Responsibility, Protection Cluster, United Nations Population Fund Please refer to the attached Infographic. Pour contribuer à...
Georgia's forestry industry is in crisis. One solution could be in your medicine cabinet.
Georgia is one of the leading states for forestry, ranking first in annual harvest volume and the export of forest products. The state’s forests that...
Burkina Faso: Dashboard du domaine de responsabilité violence basée sur le genre coordination nationale - octobre 2025
Country: Burkina Faso Sources: Gender Based Violence Area of Responsibility, Protection Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, United Nations Population Fund Please refer to the...
UN Women Rapid Gender Analysis: Gendered impacts of displacement outside collective shelters in Lebanon
Country: Lebanon Source: UN Women Please refer to the attached file. This document is a UN Women Lebanon Rapid Gender Analysis examining the gendered impacts...
Mongolia Economic Update: Maintaining Stability and Resilience (April 2026) [EN/MN]
Country: Mongolia Source: World Bank Please refer to the attached files. World Bank: Mongolia’s Economy Stays Resilient but Faces Rising Uncertainty ULAANBAATAR, April 9, 2026...
Donor Financing Mechanisms for Supporting Ukraine
Country: Ukraine Source: World Bank The World Bank Group offers a range of trust funds, financial intermediaries, guarantees, co- and parallel financing, and other financial...
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