World Bank Group Weekly Update-Weighing the Burden of Disease

Weighing the Burden of Disease The World Bank has launched six regional reports on the global burden of disease: statistics on health conditions as far-reaching as road traffic accidents and hearing loss. The reports estimate levels and trends in disease for six world regions. Replay Live Webcast with the Report Authors
Highlights End Poverty and Boost Shared Prosperity A Win-Win for Climate and Development Food Prices and the Role of Subsidies Saving the Pacific Islands More than 1 billion people still live in destitution. At the same time, inequality is rising in many developing nations. The World Bank wants to galvanize international support around two goals: to virtually end extreme poverty by 2030 and push for greater equity. Join Jaime Saavedra-Chanduvi for a live Q&A on Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. ET/14:00 GMT to learn more. Some of the easiest targets for lowering greenhouse gas emissions are in front of us every day: black carbon from diesel-fueled vehicles and solid fuel cooking fires, methane from solid waste, hydrofluorocarbons from aerosols. A new report identifies ways the World Bank can help reduce these "short-lived climate pollutants" — with immediate health benefits. Food prices have dropped 12% from their historic peak in August 2012, yet they remain high. And some countries are using ill-advised subsidies to try to lower costs for consumers. Replay a conversation with World Bank Senior Economist and Food Price Watch author José Cuesta as he discusses the impact of high food prices. The Pacific Islands are among the most vulnerable to climate change and natural hazards. These countries are already feeling the effects of climate change. Global efforts must be undertaken to avoid further warming and to provide support to Pacific Island countries so that they can continue to live on their islands. Read More » Read More» Read More » Watch Video »
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	On FACEBOOK UN4Youth: On Wednesday 5 September at 10:00AM EDT, the UN Secretary General's Envoy on Youth Ahmad Alhendawi will be launching an online platform for YOUth! The platform will be a one-stop shop for all youth related news and opportunities in the United Nations. Sept. 3, 2013 On twitter Gates Foundation: Many people around the world do not have access to health workers. Can you imagine a world where everyone does? http://gates.ly/1ef0Hwr Sept. 4, 2013
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