[RED DEMOCRATICA] In malaria fight, don't forget prevention and testing

 

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	December 2, 2011 | News covering the UN and the world Sign up  |  E-Mail this  |  Donate In malaria fight, don't forget prevention and testing Investment in mosquito control and malaria testing has been sparse in comparison to financing for research into anti-malaria drugs, amounting to about 5%, combined, of the $612 million spent in 2009, according to a recent report. While the latest headlines portend a new lifesaving vaccine just around the corner, no vaccine has ever been licensed against a human parasite -- and a multipronged approach that includes controlling mosquitoes and diagnosing malaria, is essential. Bloomberg Businessweek (12/1)      UN talks to address soaring Syria violence  Improving drought management  Afghan freed after agreeing to marry her rapist  Figueres says adaptation strategy focus at Durban  Clinton meets with Aung San Suu Kyi  Career Center  Skip to a section:  United Nations | Health & Development | Women & Girls | Climate and Energy | Peacekeeping and Security Just because it's not #WorldAIDSDay doesn't mean you can't take action to be a part of the #EndofAIDS http://www.2015quilt.com/" @unfoundation "Girl Up and Project Girls Performance Collective were chosen to conclude the event to share the girl-perspective. They did a truly amazing job representing girls everywhere. This group challenges the way society views this generation of philanthro-teens and encourages their peers to realize their potential and reach for their dreams." GirlUp.org UN talks to address soaring Syria violence The UN Human Rights Council is slated to hold emergency talks today on the soaring violence in Syria after a report alleging crimes against humanity by security forces against anti-government protesters, and a call by Navi Pillay, the world body's High Commissioner for Human Rights, to refer President Bashar al-Assad to the International Criminal Court. The European Union and U.S. on Thursday stiffened sanctions against al-Assad's government. BBC (12/2), Bloomberg Businessweek (12/2), The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (12/1)      Other News Lebanon to help fund UN-backed court The Daily Star (Lebanon) (12/2)      Improving drought management Scientists are looking to minimize the impact of drought, which costs the world $42 billion in economic losses every year. Insurance for farmers, the development of drought-resistant crops and early warning systems are among the measures researchers believe could improve national drought policies. AlertNet (12/1)      Recycling trashed-but-unused medical supplies Nonprofit groups that collect surplus supplies from U.S. medical institutions and distribute them in the developing world are helping to overcome infrastructure and funding challenges that leaves millions without access. Thousands of tons of medical materials are thrown out at U.S. medical facilities every day because of stringent health regulations. CNN (12/1)      Other News World Bank funds Haiti reconstruction with $255 million AlertNet/Reuters (12/1)      Photo essay depicts creeping toll of Cambodia land mines The New York Times (tiered subscription model)/Lens blog (12/1)      Zimbabwe land reform yields mixed results, study shows BBC (11/30)      Animal cloning is at the heart of global agriculture debate The Wall Street Journal (12/1)      Afghan freed after agreeing to marry her rapist The 19-year-old Afghan woman pardoned Thursday by President Hamid Karzai while serving a 12-year prison sentence is expected to marry the man with whom she was convicted of committing adultery -- her rapist. The case underscores the clash between custom and individual rights in a country where the justice system is stacked against women. The Huffington Post (12/1), The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (12/1)      Figueres says adaptation strategy focus at Durban Negotiators at the climate summit in Durban, South Africa, are working to forge agreement on a series of measures to help countries adapt to the effects of climate change, says Christiana Figueres, head of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The recommendations, expected to be made public over the weekend, will be included as part of the meeting's concluding statement and document. Bloomberg (12/2)      ICAO seeks plan on aviation emissions reductions The United Nations' International Civil Aviation Organization is examining ways to curb greenhouse gas emissions through market-based approaches after a European Union planned trading scheme triggered international controversy. The ICAO hopes to formulate a plan and reach agreement on implementation by the end of 2012. Reuters (12/2)      Africa is facing an "evolutionary sledgehammer" of change Climate scientists the world over generally agree that Africa -- the continent that is not only the poorest, but the most vulnerable to climate change -- almost certainly will experience rises in temperature by 4 to 5 degrees Celsius over this century, if not within the next 50 years. A roundup of extreme weather patterns already affecting areas stretching from Cairo to the Cape of Good Hope reveals an "evolutionary sledgehammer" of change that is putting the well-being and lives of vulnerable populations on the front line. The Guardian (London) (12/1)      Too early to cool planet by blocking sun, report says Although many are looking toward geoengineering as a plan B to combat climate change in light of international resistance to a new global agreement to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, scientists and advocates for the environment say more research needs to be done on its risks and governance. Efforts to reduce the amount of energy from sunlight reaching the Earth, or solar radiation management, "has the potential to be either very useful, or very harmful, for people and the planet," says the report by Britain's Royal Society and a number of other nongovernmental organizations. The New York Times (tiered subscription model)/Green blog (12/1), The Guardian (London) (12/1)        Other News UN to evaluate Clean Development Mechanism Bloomberg (12/1)      Protests halt Peru mine project; water supply is threatened Al-Jazeera (12/1)      Clinton meets with Aung San Suu Kyi U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton held meetings with Myanmar officials and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi looking to secure further commitments on reform in the country. Clinton told officials the U.S. would be willing to ease sanctions and take other steps to improve relations if Myanmar continues to build on recent reform-minded moves. Los Angeles Times (12/2), NPR.org (12/2), The Economist (12/1)      Other News Al-Qaida claims custody of kidnapped American aid worker The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (12/1)      Position Title Company Name Location Online Sales and Marketing Coordinator For Marijuana Legalization NORML Nationwide, United States Click here to view more job listings.   Get more involved: Follow the UN Foundation on Twitter Key Sites United Nations Secretary-General UN News Centre Key UN Bodies, Agencies, Funds and Programs UN Foundation UN Dispatch UN Radio News Service Slavery still exists, says UN expert UN Radio   This SmartBrief was created for eleccion@yahoogroups.com   Subscriber Tools       Update account information | Change e-mail address | Unsubscribe | Print friendly format | Web version | Search past news | Archive | Privacy policy Grab our News Widget Advertise With Us Amy DiElsi Director for UN Foundation Communications United Nations Foundation 1800 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 (D) 202-419-3230 (C) 202-492-3078 (F) 202-887-9021 www.unfoundation.org   About UN WIRE UN Wire is a free service sponsored by the United Nations Foundation which is dedicated to supporting the United Nations' efforts to address the most pressing humanitarian, socioeconomic and environmental challenges facing the world today. 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