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THE HAGUE, Netherlands – 10 June 2021 – The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) promoted safety and security management in chemical laboratories during an online workshop held from 8 to 10 June.

COVID-19 caused a 30% fall in electronic and electrical equipment sales in low- and middle-income countries but only a 5% fall in high-income countries, intensifying the north-south digital divide, the UN says. Sales of heavy appliances like refrigerators fell hardest (6-8%) while laptops, cell phones and gaming equipment defied the general trend, rising in high-income countries and on a global basis, but dropping in low- and middle-income countries.

Foreseen drop in 2020 sales-related e-waste : 4.9 million metric tonnes or ~6.4%; Pandemic intensified digital divide between high, middle and low income...

Laptops, Cell Phones, eGames Defied Slump as COVID-19 Dented 2020’s Electronics Sales: UN Foreseen drop in 2020 sales-related e-waste : 4.9 million metric tonnes or ~6.4%; Pandemic intensified digital divide between high, middle and low income countries. UNU/UNITAR 9 June 2021, Bonn, Germany - In the first three quarters of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a 30% fall in electronic and electrical equipment sales in low- and middle-income countries but only a 5% decline in high-income coun...

Awareness programme, competitions mark World Environment Day Updated: Updated: Share Article AAA Women and children planting saplings on INS Agrani campus in Coimbatore to observe the World Environment Day on Saturday.   Activities ranging from digital awareness programme to observation of ‘no vehicle day’ marked the observation of the World Environment Day here on Saturday. Indian Navy’s training establishment INS Agrani, Coimbatore, organised poster making, painting competition, slog...

In recognition of the Swedish Parliament’s ongoing 100-year jubilee of the democratic process, the Stockholm Philanthropy Symposium, International IDEA, International YOUTH Think Tank, and Athens Democracy Forum have joined forces to organize the Almedalen Democracy Summit. Register Here. The purpose of this Summit is to discuss the aspects, challenges and opportunities that

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) presented on 1 June a new Online Self-Assessment Tool (OSAT) to the Member States of the...

1. Nature of the consultancy: Research on return and reintegration in Afghanistan under the Reintegration Assistance and Development in Afghanistan (RADA) project. 2. Purpose: The purpose of this research is to broaden the current knowledge and understanding about the migration, displacement, return and reintegration in Afghanistan and to inform evidence-based decision-making on Afghan migration and reintegration among key international and national stakeholders. The research will be used by IO...

Date Time OPCW assists Member States in protecting against chemical weapons and incidents involving toxic industrial chemicals The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has launched a new Modular Online Training Programme for Russian speaking First Responders titled “Protection Against Chemical Weapons and Toxic Industrial Chemicals.” The initiative, co-organised with the International Rescuers Training Centre (IRT Centre) based in Belarus, supports the implementation ...

Donor Relations/Grants Management Job in UK, requiring 3-4 years of experience, from World Vision; closing on 27 Jun 2021