WHO Announces Air Pollution Summit in Accra to Tackle ‘Public Health Emergency’ 07/09/2023 Stefan Anderson The World Health Organization (WHO) will host a summit on air pollution in Accra, Ghana in 2024, the organization announced on Thursday. The summit will be the second ever to address air pollution, which is responsible for millions of premature deaths each year, and the first to be held in Africa. The announcement was made […] Continue reading -> Africa Climate Summit Ends With Calls for Carbon Tax, Debt Relief and Green Investment 06/09/2023 Stefan Anderson Over 20 African countries unanimously adopted the Nairobi Declaration on Wednesday, a document that sets out the continent’s demands for climate finance and debt relief ahead of the United Nations climate negotiations in Dubai later this year. The declaration calls for a global carbon tax on the use and trade of fossil fuels, low-interest loans […] Continue reading -> ‘Bullying’ Pharma Giants Charged South Africa More Than EU for COVID-19 Vaccines 05/09/2023 Kerry Cullinan Pharmaceutical giant Janssen/Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and generic manufacturer Serum Institute of India (SII) charged the South African government more than the European Union for COVID-19 vaccines – and South Africa assumed all the risk in ‘take-it-or-leave-it’ contracts with Pfizer, J&J and SII. This is according to an analysis of the contracts led by Health […] Continue reading -> Children in 98% of African Countries at High or Extreme Risk from Climate Change – UNICEF 04/09/2023 Stefan Anderson The health, development and safety of children in 98% of African countries are severely threatened by the effects of climate change, according to a new report by UNICEF. The report, published ahead of the start of the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi on Monday, found that children in 48 of the 49 African countries for […] Continue reading -> UN Draft Pandemic Declaration Offers ‘Little Hope’ for Strengthening Global Preparedness 01/09/2023 Stefan Anderson A draft political declaration on pandemics, due to be adopted by the United Nations General Assembly later this month, offers “little hope” that the UN process will make a difference in global pandemic preparedness, global health experts said on Friday. The document, made public on Thursday, is long on words but short on commitments. The […] Continue reading -> Rapid Methane Cuts Essential to Meet Climate Targets – Would Generate Health Co-Benefits 31/08/2023 Disha Shetty International climate targets cannot be met without rapid and drastic cuts to global methane emissions, according to a series of reports published on Wednesday by the Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA). The reports found that reducing methane emissions by 45% by 2030 would avert nearly 0.3C degrees of global warming by 2045, a margin […] Continue reading -> WHO Secures First COVID-19 Vaccine Licence from Private Pharmaceutical Company 31/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Three years after the launch of its COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP) initiative, the World Health Organization (WHO) has secured its first COVID-19 vaccine license from a private pharmaceutical company, the UN health body announced on Tuesday. The agreement with Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp., a private vaccine manufacturer based in Taiwan, is a welcome but underwhelming […] Continue reading -> Cannabis: Not for Teens or Pregnant Women, but Can Help with Epilepsy and Pain 31/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan Cannabis should be avoided during adolescence and early adulthood; in pregnancy, by people prone to mental health disorders and while driving, according to experts in a study published in The BMJ on Thursday. Cannabis contains over 100 cannabinoids, of which tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most clinically relevant. THC can induce a psychoactive […] Continue reading -> Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $7 Trillion in 2022 – International Monetary Fund 30/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Global fossil fuel subsidies surged to a record $7 trillion in 2022 – $2 trillion more than in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2023 report on fuel subsidy trends. The increase comes despite the mounting damage being caused by climate change, and clear scientific evidence that phasing out subsidies would […] Continue reading -> Pandemic-Proof the World Through ‘Last Mile’ Innovation Based on Strong Regional R&D Hubs 30/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan The best way to pandemic-proof the world is through ‘last-mile innovation’ based on strong regional and subregional research and development (R&D) hubs that can tackle disease outbreaks before they become pandemics. These hubs should be led by local scientists and have the capacity to adapt established technologies without intellectual property restrictions to produce vaccines, treatments […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Africa Climate Summit Ends With Calls for Carbon Tax, Debt Relief and Green Investment 06/09/2023 Stefan Anderson Over 20 African countries unanimously adopted the Nairobi Declaration on Wednesday, a document that sets out the continent’s demands for climate finance and debt relief ahead of the United Nations climate negotiations in Dubai later this year. The declaration calls for a global carbon tax on the use and trade of fossil fuels, low-interest loans […] Continue reading -> ‘Bullying’ Pharma Giants Charged South Africa More Than EU for COVID-19 Vaccines 05/09/2023 Kerry Cullinan Pharmaceutical giant Janssen/Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and generic manufacturer Serum Institute of India (SII) charged the South African government more than the European Union for COVID-19 vaccines – and South Africa assumed all the risk in ‘take-it-or-leave-it’ contracts with Pfizer, J&J and SII. This is according to an analysis of the contracts led by Health […] Continue reading -> Children in 98% of African Countries at High or Extreme Risk from Climate Change – UNICEF 04/09/2023 Stefan Anderson The health, development and safety of children in 98% of African countries are severely threatened by the effects of climate change, according to a new report by UNICEF. The report, published ahead of the start of the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi on Monday, found that children in 48 of the 49 African countries for […] Continue reading -> UN Draft Pandemic Declaration Offers ‘Little Hope’ for Strengthening Global Preparedness 01/09/2023 Stefan Anderson A draft political declaration on pandemics, due to be adopted by the United Nations General Assembly later this month, offers “little hope” that the UN process will make a difference in global pandemic preparedness, global health experts said on Friday. The document, made public on Thursday, is long on words but short on commitments. The […] Continue reading -> Rapid Methane Cuts Essential to Meet Climate Targets – Would Generate Health Co-Benefits 31/08/2023 Disha Shetty International climate targets cannot be met without rapid and drastic cuts to global methane emissions, according to a series of reports published on Wednesday by the Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA). The reports found that reducing methane emissions by 45% by 2030 would avert nearly 0.3C degrees of global warming by 2045, a margin […] Continue reading -> WHO Secures First COVID-19 Vaccine Licence from Private Pharmaceutical Company 31/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Three years after the launch of its COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP) initiative, the World Health Organization (WHO) has secured its first COVID-19 vaccine license from a private pharmaceutical company, the UN health body announced on Tuesday. The agreement with Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp., a private vaccine manufacturer based in Taiwan, is a welcome but underwhelming […] Continue reading -> Cannabis: Not for Teens or Pregnant Women, but Can Help with Epilepsy and Pain 31/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan Cannabis should be avoided during adolescence and early adulthood; in pregnancy, by people prone to mental health disorders and while driving, according to experts in a study published in The BMJ on Thursday. Cannabis contains over 100 cannabinoids, of which tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most clinically relevant. THC can induce a psychoactive […] Continue reading -> Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $7 Trillion in 2022 – International Monetary Fund 30/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Global fossil fuel subsidies surged to a record $7 trillion in 2022 – $2 trillion more than in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2023 report on fuel subsidy trends. The increase comes despite the mounting damage being caused by climate change, and clear scientific evidence that phasing out subsidies would […] Continue reading -> Pandemic-Proof the World Through ‘Last Mile’ Innovation Based on Strong Regional R&D Hubs 30/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan The best way to pandemic-proof the world is through ‘last-mile innovation’ based on strong regional and subregional research and development (R&D) hubs that can tackle disease outbreaks before they become pandemics. These hubs should be led by local scientists and have the capacity to adapt established technologies without intellectual property restrictions to produce vaccines, treatments […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
‘Bullying’ Pharma Giants Charged South Africa More Than EU for COVID-19 Vaccines 05/09/2023 Kerry Cullinan Pharmaceutical giant Janssen/Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and generic manufacturer Serum Institute of India (SII) charged the South African government more than the European Union for COVID-19 vaccines – and South Africa assumed all the risk in ‘take-it-or-leave-it’ contracts with Pfizer, J&J and SII. This is according to an analysis of the contracts led by Health […] Continue reading -> Children in 98% of African Countries at High or Extreme Risk from Climate Change – UNICEF 04/09/2023 Stefan Anderson The health, development and safety of children in 98% of African countries are severely threatened by the effects of climate change, according to a new report by UNICEF. The report, published ahead of the start of the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi on Monday, found that children in 48 of the 49 African countries for […] Continue reading -> UN Draft Pandemic Declaration Offers ‘Little Hope’ for Strengthening Global Preparedness 01/09/2023 Stefan Anderson A draft political declaration on pandemics, due to be adopted by the United Nations General Assembly later this month, offers “little hope” that the UN process will make a difference in global pandemic preparedness, global health experts said on Friday. The document, made public on Thursday, is long on words but short on commitments. The […] Continue reading -> Rapid Methane Cuts Essential to Meet Climate Targets – Would Generate Health Co-Benefits 31/08/2023 Disha Shetty International climate targets cannot be met without rapid and drastic cuts to global methane emissions, according to a series of reports published on Wednesday by the Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA). The reports found that reducing methane emissions by 45% by 2030 would avert nearly 0.3C degrees of global warming by 2045, a margin […] Continue reading -> WHO Secures First COVID-19 Vaccine Licence from Private Pharmaceutical Company 31/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Three years after the launch of its COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP) initiative, the World Health Organization (WHO) has secured its first COVID-19 vaccine license from a private pharmaceutical company, the UN health body announced on Tuesday. The agreement with Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp., a private vaccine manufacturer based in Taiwan, is a welcome but underwhelming […] Continue reading -> Cannabis: Not for Teens or Pregnant Women, but Can Help with Epilepsy and Pain 31/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan Cannabis should be avoided during adolescence and early adulthood; in pregnancy, by people prone to mental health disorders and while driving, according to experts in a study published in The BMJ on Thursday. Cannabis contains over 100 cannabinoids, of which tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most clinically relevant. THC can induce a psychoactive […] Continue reading -> Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $7 Trillion in 2022 – International Monetary Fund 30/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Global fossil fuel subsidies surged to a record $7 trillion in 2022 – $2 trillion more than in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2023 report on fuel subsidy trends. The increase comes despite the mounting damage being caused by climate change, and clear scientific evidence that phasing out subsidies would […] Continue reading -> Pandemic-Proof the World Through ‘Last Mile’ Innovation Based on Strong Regional R&D Hubs 30/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan The best way to pandemic-proof the world is through ‘last-mile innovation’ based on strong regional and subregional research and development (R&D) hubs that can tackle disease outbreaks before they become pandemics. These hubs should be led by local scientists and have the capacity to adapt established technologies without intellectual property restrictions to produce vaccines, treatments […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Children in 98% of African Countries at High or Extreme Risk from Climate Change – UNICEF 04/09/2023 Stefan Anderson The health, development and safety of children in 98% of African countries are severely threatened by the effects of climate change, according to a new report by UNICEF. The report, published ahead of the start of the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi on Monday, found that children in 48 of the 49 African countries for […] Continue reading -> UN Draft Pandemic Declaration Offers ‘Little Hope’ for Strengthening Global Preparedness 01/09/2023 Stefan Anderson A draft political declaration on pandemics, due to be adopted by the United Nations General Assembly later this month, offers “little hope” that the UN process will make a difference in global pandemic preparedness, global health experts said on Friday. The document, made public on Thursday, is long on words but short on commitments. The […] Continue reading -> Rapid Methane Cuts Essential to Meet Climate Targets – Would Generate Health Co-Benefits 31/08/2023 Disha Shetty International climate targets cannot be met without rapid and drastic cuts to global methane emissions, according to a series of reports published on Wednesday by the Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA). The reports found that reducing methane emissions by 45% by 2030 would avert nearly 0.3C degrees of global warming by 2045, a margin […] Continue reading -> WHO Secures First COVID-19 Vaccine Licence from Private Pharmaceutical Company 31/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Three years after the launch of its COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP) initiative, the World Health Organization (WHO) has secured its first COVID-19 vaccine license from a private pharmaceutical company, the UN health body announced on Tuesday. The agreement with Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp., a private vaccine manufacturer based in Taiwan, is a welcome but underwhelming […] Continue reading -> Cannabis: Not for Teens or Pregnant Women, but Can Help with Epilepsy and Pain 31/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan Cannabis should be avoided during adolescence and early adulthood; in pregnancy, by people prone to mental health disorders and while driving, according to experts in a study published in The BMJ on Thursday. Cannabis contains over 100 cannabinoids, of which tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most clinically relevant. THC can induce a psychoactive […] Continue reading -> Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $7 Trillion in 2022 – International Monetary Fund 30/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Global fossil fuel subsidies surged to a record $7 trillion in 2022 – $2 trillion more than in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2023 report on fuel subsidy trends. The increase comes despite the mounting damage being caused by climate change, and clear scientific evidence that phasing out subsidies would […] Continue reading -> Pandemic-Proof the World Through ‘Last Mile’ Innovation Based on Strong Regional R&D Hubs 30/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan The best way to pandemic-proof the world is through ‘last-mile innovation’ based on strong regional and subregional research and development (R&D) hubs that can tackle disease outbreaks before they become pandemics. These hubs should be led by local scientists and have the capacity to adapt established technologies without intellectual property restrictions to produce vaccines, treatments […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
UN Draft Pandemic Declaration Offers ‘Little Hope’ for Strengthening Global Preparedness 01/09/2023 Stefan Anderson A draft political declaration on pandemics, due to be adopted by the United Nations General Assembly later this month, offers “little hope” that the UN process will make a difference in global pandemic preparedness, global health experts said on Friday. The document, made public on Thursday, is long on words but short on commitments. The […] Continue reading -> Rapid Methane Cuts Essential to Meet Climate Targets – Would Generate Health Co-Benefits 31/08/2023 Disha Shetty International climate targets cannot be met without rapid and drastic cuts to global methane emissions, according to a series of reports published on Wednesday by the Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA). The reports found that reducing methane emissions by 45% by 2030 would avert nearly 0.3C degrees of global warming by 2045, a margin […] Continue reading -> WHO Secures First COVID-19 Vaccine Licence from Private Pharmaceutical Company 31/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Three years after the launch of its COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP) initiative, the World Health Organization (WHO) has secured its first COVID-19 vaccine license from a private pharmaceutical company, the UN health body announced on Tuesday. The agreement with Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp., a private vaccine manufacturer based in Taiwan, is a welcome but underwhelming […] Continue reading -> Cannabis: Not for Teens or Pregnant Women, but Can Help with Epilepsy and Pain 31/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan Cannabis should be avoided during adolescence and early adulthood; in pregnancy, by people prone to mental health disorders and while driving, according to experts in a study published in The BMJ on Thursday. Cannabis contains over 100 cannabinoids, of which tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most clinically relevant. THC can induce a psychoactive […] Continue reading -> Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $7 Trillion in 2022 – International Monetary Fund 30/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Global fossil fuel subsidies surged to a record $7 trillion in 2022 – $2 trillion more than in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2023 report on fuel subsidy trends. The increase comes despite the mounting damage being caused by climate change, and clear scientific evidence that phasing out subsidies would […] Continue reading -> Pandemic-Proof the World Through ‘Last Mile’ Innovation Based on Strong Regional R&D Hubs 30/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan The best way to pandemic-proof the world is through ‘last-mile innovation’ based on strong regional and subregional research and development (R&D) hubs that can tackle disease outbreaks before they become pandemics. These hubs should be led by local scientists and have the capacity to adapt established technologies without intellectual property restrictions to produce vaccines, treatments […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Rapid Methane Cuts Essential to Meet Climate Targets – Would Generate Health Co-Benefits 31/08/2023 Disha Shetty International climate targets cannot be met without rapid and drastic cuts to global methane emissions, according to a series of reports published on Wednesday by the Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA). The reports found that reducing methane emissions by 45% by 2030 would avert nearly 0.3C degrees of global warming by 2045, a margin […] Continue reading -> WHO Secures First COVID-19 Vaccine Licence from Private Pharmaceutical Company 31/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Three years after the launch of its COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP) initiative, the World Health Organization (WHO) has secured its first COVID-19 vaccine license from a private pharmaceutical company, the UN health body announced on Tuesday. The agreement with Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp., a private vaccine manufacturer based in Taiwan, is a welcome but underwhelming […] Continue reading -> Cannabis: Not for Teens or Pregnant Women, but Can Help with Epilepsy and Pain 31/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan Cannabis should be avoided during adolescence and early adulthood; in pregnancy, by people prone to mental health disorders and while driving, according to experts in a study published in The BMJ on Thursday. Cannabis contains over 100 cannabinoids, of which tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most clinically relevant. THC can induce a psychoactive […] Continue reading -> Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $7 Trillion in 2022 – International Monetary Fund 30/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Global fossil fuel subsidies surged to a record $7 trillion in 2022 – $2 trillion more than in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2023 report on fuel subsidy trends. The increase comes despite the mounting damage being caused by climate change, and clear scientific evidence that phasing out subsidies would […] Continue reading -> Pandemic-Proof the World Through ‘Last Mile’ Innovation Based on Strong Regional R&D Hubs 30/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan The best way to pandemic-proof the world is through ‘last-mile innovation’ based on strong regional and subregional research and development (R&D) hubs that can tackle disease outbreaks before they become pandemics. These hubs should be led by local scientists and have the capacity to adapt established technologies without intellectual property restrictions to produce vaccines, treatments […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
WHO Secures First COVID-19 Vaccine Licence from Private Pharmaceutical Company 31/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Three years after the launch of its COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP) initiative, the World Health Organization (WHO) has secured its first COVID-19 vaccine license from a private pharmaceutical company, the UN health body announced on Tuesday. The agreement with Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp., a private vaccine manufacturer based in Taiwan, is a welcome but underwhelming […] Continue reading -> Cannabis: Not for Teens or Pregnant Women, but Can Help with Epilepsy and Pain 31/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan Cannabis should be avoided during adolescence and early adulthood; in pregnancy, by people prone to mental health disorders and while driving, according to experts in a study published in The BMJ on Thursday. Cannabis contains over 100 cannabinoids, of which tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most clinically relevant. THC can induce a psychoactive […] Continue reading -> Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $7 Trillion in 2022 – International Monetary Fund 30/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Global fossil fuel subsidies surged to a record $7 trillion in 2022 – $2 trillion more than in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2023 report on fuel subsidy trends. The increase comes despite the mounting damage being caused by climate change, and clear scientific evidence that phasing out subsidies would […] Continue reading -> Pandemic-Proof the World Through ‘Last Mile’ Innovation Based on Strong Regional R&D Hubs 30/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan The best way to pandemic-proof the world is through ‘last-mile innovation’ based on strong regional and subregional research and development (R&D) hubs that can tackle disease outbreaks before they become pandemics. These hubs should be led by local scientists and have the capacity to adapt established technologies without intellectual property restrictions to produce vaccines, treatments […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Cannabis: Not for Teens or Pregnant Women, but Can Help with Epilepsy and Pain 31/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan Cannabis should be avoided during adolescence and early adulthood; in pregnancy, by people prone to mental health disorders and while driving, according to experts in a study published in The BMJ on Thursday. Cannabis contains over 100 cannabinoids, of which tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most clinically relevant. THC can induce a psychoactive […] Continue reading -> Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $7 Trillion in 2022 – International Monetary Fund 30/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Global fossil fuel subsidies surged to a record $7 trillion in 2022 – $2 trillion more than in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2023 report on fuel subsidy trends. The increase comes despite the mounting damage being caused by climate change, and clear scientific evidence that phasing out subsidies would […] Continue reading -> Pandemic-Proof the World Through ‘Last Mile’ Innovation Based on Strong Regional R&D Hubs 30/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan The best way to pandemic-proof the world is through ‘last-mile innovation’ based on strong regional and subregional research and development (R&D) hubs that can tackle disease outbreaks before they become pandemics. These hubs should be led by local scientists and have the capacity to adapt established technologies without intellectual property restrictions to produce vaccines, treatments […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit Record $7 Trillion in 2022 – International Monetary Fund 30/08/2023 Stefan Anderson Global fossil fuel subsidies surged to a record $7 trillion in 2022 – $2 trillion more than in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2023 report on fuel subsidy trends. The increase comes despite the mounting damage being caused by climate change, and clear scientific evidence that phasing out subsidies would […] Continue reading -> Pandemic-Proof the World Through ‘Last Mile’ Innovation Based on Strong Regional R&D Hubs 30/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan The best way to pandemic-proof the world is through ‘last-mile innovation’ based on strong regional and subregional research and development (R&D) hubs that can tackle disease outbreaks before they become pandemics. These hubs should be led by local scientists and have the capacity to adapt established technologies without intellectual property restrictions to produce vaccines, treatments […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Pandemic-Proof the World Through ‘Last Mile’ Innovation Based on Strong Regional R&D Hubs 30/08/2023 Kerry Cullinan The best way to pandemic-proof the world is through ‘last-mile innovation’ based on strong regional and subregional research and development (R&D) hubs that can tackle disease outbreaks before they become pandemics. These hubs should be led by local scientists and have the capacity to adapt established technologies without intellectual property restrictions to produce vaccines, treatments […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts