In the wake of the latest landmark UN report on climate change dubbed “code red for humanity”, which warns of increasingly extreme and devastating weather fronts caused by human activity, world leaders are preparing for discussions on how to tackle climate change at COP26 in November. As the world lays witness to the wrath of climate change, many people are looking for ways in which they can contribute towards the deep cut in emissions of greenhouse gases, which could stabilise rising … [Read more...] about BBC’s ‘Follow the Food’ returns for special episodes ahead of the UN Climate Conference
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BBC StoryWorks launches campaigns selected by United Nations in creative callout
BBC StoryWorks launched two new campaigns in response to the United Nations’ global callout to creatives to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The BBC’s in-house branded content division responded to the challenge with two ideas, which were among 17,000 entries submitted to the UN, to translate critical public health messages into content that engages and informs the public across different cultures, languages, communities, and platforms. Both campaigns were created in ways that avoided the … [Read more...] about BBC StoryWorks launches campaigns selected by United Nations in creative callout
Developing countries must boost broadband: United Nations
Geneva - Developing countries risk missing out on the benefits of information technology because of their lack of broadband infrastructure, a UN agency said. Lack of broadband internet access deprives countries of the possibility of building up offshoring industries, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said in a report. It also prevents people from tapping into all the advantages of mobile phones, whose use is exploding in poor countries. Companies and consumers are … [Read more...] about Developing countries must boost broadband: United Nations
