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Africa focus for climate summit - 06-11-2006
United Nations negotiations on climate change have opened in Nairobi, with the focus expected to be on helping poorer countries adapt to a changing climate.
A UN report released on the eve of the talks forecast dire climate impacts on parts...
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World 'lacks will' on disasters according to British MPs - 02-11-2006
There is a global lack of political will on preparing for natural disasters, according to a report by British MPs. The International Development Committee says donors are unwilling to fund preventative and protective measures.
And it says t...
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Swahili web game to tackle Aids - 31-10-2006
The United Nations children's agency (Unicef) has launched the first computer game in Kiswahili, aimed at halting the spread of HIV and Aids. The game called "What would you do?" (Ungefanyaje?) takes players through various scenarios to explain the importa...
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Climate change fight 'can't wait' - 31-10-2006
The world cannot afford to wait before tackling climate change, the UK prime minister has warned. A report by economist Sir Nicholas Stern suggests that global warming could shrink the global economy by 20%.
But taking action now would cost...
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