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For years, the Virunga national parks and protected areas in the region have provided sanctuary to the great apes, which are among the most endangered creatures on Earth. But climate change and the economic devastation of COVID-19 are driving people deeper into gorilla territory

IRU Secretary General Umberto de Pretto has addressed 14 ministers of transport in a closed door round table session during the 12th Transport and Communication Forum, hosted by the Turkish Ministry of Transport.

With the shipping industry in turmoil the world over due to lack of transport capacity, reduced flights, congested ports and soaring freight costs, the competition for air and sea cargo is at an all-time high.

Deputy Director-General Xiangchen Zhang highlighted the importance of targeted policies and a coordinated global response to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

Developing countries are suffering the brutal economic effects of COVID-19 disproportionately and require more comprehensive financing assistance in the wake of the pandemic.

The "South Africa E-Commerce Market Size, Forecast 2022-2027, Industry Trends, Share, Growth, Impact of COVID-19, Opportunity Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

While most Greenhouse Gas (GHG) are naturally occurring, human activities have also been leading to a problematic increase in the amount of GHG emitted due to COVID-19 and their concentration in the atmosphere.

More than 616 million students remain affected by full or partial school closures. On the International Day of Education and as the COVID-19 pandemic nears its two-year mark, UNICEF shares the latest available data on the impact of the pandemic on children’s learning.

COVID-19 pandemic has exacted a significant tool on the global economy, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimating that median global GDP dropped by 3.9% from 2019 to 2020, making it the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression.

Elections postponed due to the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) span the globe. Here is a list of the current elections schedule and plans, as reported by governments, electoral management bodies, and news media.