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Rich countries oppose bid to drought-proof Ethiopian communities
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Indonesian VP candidate named in alleged coal scam
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Shorter supply chains needed to end hunger after pandemic: UN envoy
The coronavirus crisis has heightened inequities of food availability and nutrition. A 2021 Food System Summit aims to boost resilience and sustainability
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UN shipping body drags heels on carbon-cutting measures
The International Maritime Organization has set a target to halve shipping's climate impact by 2050, but some countries are resisting early action
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