05/25/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/25/2021 14:04
Embedding biodiversity in all we do
25 May 2021, Rome - Conserving biodiversity is a central part of making peace with nature, and every person, sector and institution has a role to play, global leaders concurred at a United Nations (UN) virtual event today. We are all part of the solution and you can count on the food and agriculture sector to play its part, QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO), said in a panel discussion with the heads of other UN agencies.
The event was held by the UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB) to consolidate support for the Global Biodiversity Agenda, with the aim of reimagining of the human relationship to nature as a symbiotic one.
Shaffe and Freshfel Europe team up with the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation
The European Fresh Produce Association is teaming up with the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation (the Alliance) to accelerate current NPPO endeavours to onboard to the IPPC (International Plant Protection Convention) ePhyto hub. While the fruit sector has managed well through the global pandemic with only 1% loss in trade volume (87 mio.T in 2020) but still 3% increase in global value (100 billion USD in 2020), the need for original documents/certificates in a period of restricted travel and social distancing remained a major trade barrier for in-time delivery of perishable goods.
Public to comment on bid for tighter gun controls
May 14, 2021NEWS
The public will soon comment on the Firearms Amendment Bill of 2021, which proposes tighter controls and management of firearms as well as the establishment of the National Firearms Register.
In a Cabinet statement released on Thursday, Cabinet said it had approved the publication of the Bill for public comment.
“The changes will assist in reducing the number of firearms in private hands and consequently reduce incidents of violent crimes. The Bill also improves the processing, control of firearms and the application system,” Cabinet said.
Cabinet also approved the publication of the Protection of Constitutional Democracy Against Terrorist and Related Activities Amendment Bill for public comment.
“Cabinet calls on Israel to stop the barbaric attacks on Palestinians and commit itself to international efforts aimed at reviving a political process, leading to the establishment of a viable Palestinian state, existing side by side in peace with Israel within internationally recognised borders, based on those existing on June 4 1967, with East Jerusalem as the capital Palestine.”
Meanwhile, the cabinet also said it was “monitoring developments” in Mozambique after recent attacks by insurgents there.
“Cabinet remains concerned about the situation in Mozambique and continues to monitor developments. Accordingly, cabinet expressed its full support to efforts of the Southern African Development Community to bring about lasting peace and security, as well as reconciliation and development in Mozambique,” a statement read.
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