Category: united_nations

UK Pledges Up to £100 Million to CEPI and Backs World Bank Pandemic Financing Framework

28 Sep 2026 11:37 a.m. · Source: UK Government

UK Ambassador to ECOSOC Helen King tells UN high-level meeting the UK is investing £78 million in the Africa-led Ebola response and up to £100 million in CEPI's 3.0 strategy.

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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Reports AI Dominates Climate Week Discussions as Emissions and Funding Debates Intensify

24 Sep 2026 6:00 a.m. · Source: MIT Technology Review

MIT Technology Review reports AI's climate impact dominated UN General Assembly and New York Climate Week discussions, with officials weighing AI's potential against rising data center emissions and shifting climate-tech investment.

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UK Backs Short Rollover of Sudan Sanctions, Urges Serious Talks on Regime's Future

11 Sep 2026 4:14 p.m. · Source: UK Government

UK votes for technical rollover of UN Sudan sanctions until 9 October, warning the extension is temporary and urging Council members to negotiate a regime fit to protect civilians.

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