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Thanks to the assistance of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the UN Development Programme, Bình Thuận’s farmers can find a solution by switching to 9-watt energy-saving LED lights for their growing areas.

No organization can be a substitute for the UN agency assisting Palestinians, UNRWA, in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, the Organization’s senior coordinator for the enclave said on Tuesday.

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Carbon Brief takes an in-depth look at progress on individual nature issues and the key biodiversity updates since COP15 summit in Montreal.

WESTERN BAHR EL GHAZAL: In South Sudan, seasonal cattle migration during January to April every year—the dry season—takes place. During this time, animal herders from Warrap state begin moving with large hordes of cattle towards their neighbour, Western Bahr El Ghazal, to make sure their livestock can graze on green pastures. To the uninitiated, this may seem fairly routine.

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The Elders call for immediate compliance by Israel with ICJ provisional measures

New Zealand is halting funding to the UNRWA until the foreign minister is satisfied over accusations about its staff's involvement in Hamas' attacks.

Christopher Luxon has announced contributions to UNRWA will be reviewed by the Foreign Minister, while Helen Clark has criticised nations for pulling out.

Western Nations including New Zealand have suspended urgently needed aid for Palestine after revelations that a tiny minority of UNRHA workers may have been involved in Hamas raids and despite the UNHRA taking immediate action to address issues arising.