International
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World Bank Group, IAEA formalise partnership to collaborate on nuclear energy for development
PARIS, June 27, 2025 —The World Bank Group and the International Atomic Energy Agency [IAEA] sealed an agreement today to work together to support the safe, secure and responsible use of nuclear…
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Brazil and China collaborate on sustainable soybean supply chain
BRASILIA, June 26, 2025 –– Brazil and the People’s Republic of China [PRC] are exploring a groundbreaking partnership to develop a dedicated soybean supply chain tailored to meet Chinese sustainability and quality…
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DMK Group and Arla Foods Move Towards Creating Europe’s Largest Dairy Cooperative
BERLIN, June 25, 2025 — The German DMK Group and Danish-based Arla Foods, which is a cooperative of several hundred Belgian farmers, have taken initial steps towards merging into what could be…
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WOCCU launches last-mile innovation to strengthen rural financial inclusion in Guatemala
MADISON, Wis., June 23, 2025 — World Council of Credit Unions [WOCCU] in May partnered with the National Federation of Savings and Credit Cooperatives [FENACOAC], its member credit union association in Guatemala,…
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Coops must leverage visual media to engage youth: ICA-AP boss
NEW DELHI, June 22, 2025 — At a workshop titled “Cooperative Filmmaking: Present Status, Prospects, and Challenges”, held on June 18, Dr. Chandra Pal Singh Yadav, President of the International Cooperative Alliance…
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ICA-Africa appoints Dr. Rose Karimi as new Regional Director
NAIROBI, June 21, 2025— The International Cooperative Alliance – Africa [ ICA-Africa ] has appointed Dr. Rose Karimi as its new Regional Director. In accepting the role, Dr. Karimi shared: “I am…
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New platform gathers sustainability projects from across the global coffee sector
LONDON, June 20, 2025 ‒‒ The International Coffee Organisation [ICO] has relaunched the Coffee Sustainability Support Database, an interactive digital platform designed to enhance transparency, collaboration, and strategic alignment across sustainability initiatives…
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Global energy transition gains ground, but security and capital challenges persist
GENEVA, June 19, 2025 –– Global progress towards secure, equitable and sustainable energy is accelerating after years of sluggish gains, according to a World Economic Forum report released today. However, rising geopolitical tensions,…
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New Zealand takes a stand against farm-to-forest conversions
AUCKLAND, June 18, 2025 –– On June 16, the New Zealand Government introduced groundbreaking legislation aimed at curbing large-scale farm-to-forestry conversions, a move that has sparked debate across the nation. The…
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FDI Flows to Developing Economies Drop to Lowest Level Since 2005
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2025 — Flows of foreign direct investment [ FDI ] into developing economies—a key propellant of economic growth and higher living standards—have dwindled to the lowest level since 2005…
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