Spirit of resilience braces desertification winds in Saudi Arabia

A low tech and sustainable solution to holding back advancing desert sands in eastern Saudi Arabia could help farming communities to thrive and conserve vulnerable habitats. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/12/1158571
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Spirit of resilience braces desertification winds in Saudi Arabia
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COVID-19 in Yemen: Saudi coalition ceasefire declared in bid to contain coronavirus

09 Apr 2020

A ceasefire declaration by Saudi Arabia in war-shattered Yemen that was due to come into effect on Thursday has been welcomed by United Nations chief António Guterres as a way to promote peace and slow the advance of COVID-19.

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Three billion people globally impacted by land degradation

Three billion people globally impacted by land degradation

02 Dec 2024

Three billion people around the world are suffering the impact of poor and degraded land which will “increase levels of migration, stability and insecurity among many communities,” according to the newly-elected President of a UN-backed conference on desertification, drought and land restoration which is taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Life-saving relief continues to reach quake-hit eastern Afghanistan

24 Jun 2022

Emergency lifesaving aid relief continued to flow into quake-hit eastern Afghanistan on Friday, as UN humanitarians and partners rushed to help the most vulnerable communities.