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UN Chief Urges 'Credible' Net-Zero Pledges Or Risk Greenwashing

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called on business leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Ukraine Expects A 2022 Grain Crop Of 50-52 Million Tonnes

Ukraine expects a 2022 grain crop of 50-52 million tonnes, unchanged from the previous estimate and down from 86 million tonnes last year.

Grain Exports From Ukraine Helping To Push Prices Down: UN Spokesperson

A drop in global wheat prices in August was partly due to grain exports resuming from Ukraine.

World Food Price Index Falls For Fifth Month In August

The United Nations food agency's world price index fell for a fifth month in a row in August.

Food Prices Fell Again In July, UN Agency Says

The United Nations food agency's world price index declined again in July, edging further away from record highs hit in March.

Breakthrough At Ukraine Grain Export Talks

Ukraine, the United Nations and Turkey hailed progress at talks aiming to resume Black Sea grain exports blocked by Russia and ease the risk of starvation...

Report Casts Doubt On Net-Zero Emissions Pledges By Big Global Companies

Corporate plans to slash greenhouse gas emissions fall short of what is needed to combat climate change, with 'major credibility gaps' found among the worl...

World Food Price Index Climbs In April, Highest Since Mid-2014: FAO

World food prices increased for an 11th consecutive month in April, hitting their highest level since May 2014, with sugar leading a rise in all the main i...