Avinash Persaud, special climate adviser to the president of the Inter-American Development Bank, said raising money and getting it to the most in need 'is hard'. So why is it so hard to raise this money, and what are some of the innovative ways of going about it? Political jittersBut governments are limited in the amount they can borrow, he said, and reluctant to dip into their budgets for climate adaptation in poorer nations. In the European Union, which is the largest contributor to international climate finance, major donors face political and economic pressures at home. This could help poorer nations recover from disaster -- known in UN parlance as "loss and damage" -- something few investors go near, he said.

Gary Lineker revealed his words of advice for his Match of the Day replacement after packing in his 25-year presenting role. After a legendary 25-year stint, Lineker is hanging up his presenting boots on the BBC's flagship football show. While Lineker has whispered to the BBC his top pick for the new face of the show, he's keeping schtum in public. (Image: PA)On the Rest Is Football podcast, Lineker revealed why he's bowing out now: "I feel this is now the right time. The BBC is keeping its cards close to its chest about the future of Match of the Day, promising to announce the replacement "in due course."

KUALA LUMPUR: A person cannot disclose information on corruption offences to the public and then apply for whistleblower protection, says Tan Sri Azam Baki. "A person involved in the offence they disclosed is not eligible to apply for whistleblower protection. Azam said to apply for whistleblower protection, individuals need to report directly to government enforcement agencies. "After fulfilling the conditions stipulated in the act, MACC will then guarantee and give its commitment to protect the whistleblowers in accordance with the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010. "Some people think anyone with information about corruption can apply for whistleblower protection.

INNOVATION and integration may sound like buzzwords in the corporate world but when put into practice, they are key for a company to develop competitiveness on an international stage. The conference was held recently at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre with about 10,000 people in attendance throughout the three-day event. Geely, meanwhile, pre-empted its entry into the South-East Asian market by acquiring a 49.9% stake in Proton, which made its transition into the local market smoother. As such, these industry leaders believe that approaching international expansion with innovation and integration at the forefront is what led to the successes of various companies. Guest of honour Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul (centre) visiting the LBS Bina Group Bhd booth at the 11th World Fujian Convention at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Share your email to get soaps interviews, spoilers from the StarSomething went wrong, please try again later. Share your email to get soaps interviews, spoilers from the StarCoronation Street went all out for the dramatic departure of villain Joel Deering. The soap launched a gripping whodunnit last month centred around the twisted solicitor Joel, played by Calum Lol.

Ruto’s talking points ahead of State of the Nation speechPresident William Ruto is set to make his second address of a special sitting of Parliament on Thursday at a time he is governing under the broad-based arrangement. The Head of State is expected to deliver his address once every year and may address Parliament at any other time to give a status update of three key issues, among them national security. The state of our Nation at this moment in time is Prepared and Ready to Go,” Dr Ruto said in his closing remarks. Read: President Ruto banks on ‘reluctant’ MPs to push new taxesWith a muted opposition presently, there is a lot flying in the air, including the outcry over punitive taxation. But what will be of focus is Mr Ruto’s scorecard on the state of security as last year he underscored his commitment to the safety and security of Kenyans.

A man who won The Voice has been airlifted to hospital after being shot in the stomach. Country singer Sundance Head is fighting for his life but is now stable, with his wife asking his fans to pray for his recovery. Sundance has been life-flighted with a gunshot wound to his stomach per the paramedics who called me. (Image: David Edwards/MediaPunch/MediaPunch/IPx)Head, real name Jason, won season 11 of The Voice USA and rose to fame in 2016. For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.

Get the biggest stories and wackiest takes from the Daily Star, including our special WTF Wednesday emailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Get the biggest stories and wackiest takes from the Daily Star, including our special WTF Wednesday emailA barman says he constantly gets mistaken for Liam Gallagher. READ MORE: Oasis fans all say same thing as giant Liam Gallagher mural unveiledClick here for the latest headlines from the Daily Star. Liam Gallagher.”Despite growing up in Brazil, Fabio started getting more and more attention as he grew to look increasingly like Liam Gallagher. For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.

Hot Frosty, Dustin Milligan as Jack Snowman. Petr Maur / Netflix © 2024More from Soaps.comThirty-nine-year-old Dustin Milligan has been making a name for himself in showbiz for two decades now and has appeared in movies like The Butterfly Effect 2 and Final Destination 3. Below, he’s getting his smoochy on 90210 with AnnaLynne McCord, who is now Abigail Cat on Days of Our Lives. 90210, (from left): Dustin Milligan, AnnaLynne McCord, 'We're Not In Kansas Anymore', (Season 1, ep. SCHITT'S CREEK, from left: Annie Murphy, Dustin Milligan, 'Stop Saying Lice!

TUKO.co.ke is proud to partner with the 9th Edition of the Alumni Golf Challenge, a flagship initiative bringing together alumni, corporate leaders, and philanthropists in a collective effort to transform education in Kenya. Over the years, the Alumni Golf Challenge has evolved into a key platform for impactful action, attracting over 1,200 golfers from more than 400 schools. TUKO.co.ke’s Managing Director, Julia Majale, highlighted the value of this collaboration:"Partnering with the Alumni Golf Challenge aligns with our commitment to community development and creating opportunities for the next generation. By partnering with the Alumni Golf Challenge, TUKO.co.ke reinforces its dedication to driving positive change in the education sector, empowering alumni and corporate leaders to collaborate for a brighter future. About the Alumni Golf ChallengeThe Alumni Golf Challenge is a flagship program of the Alumnus Challenge, aimed at bringing together alums from various schools to support educational initiatives.

Get the biggest stories and wackiest takes from the Daily Star, including our special WTF Wednesday emailNever miss any of the fun stuff. At Manchester Magistrates' Court, owner 40-year-old Christian Ogbonna admitted to six breaches of food and hygiene laws, in what's been dubbed a "disgraceful breach of food safety standards". The shocking state of affairs was uncovered during an August 2023 inspection by the Council's Environmental Health Team, who reported finding a slew of serious food safety and hygiene violations. "Gnawed food packaging was also found, as well as the overall premises being dirty, with poor hygiene practices demonstrated throughout. For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.

Shalin Bhanot recently celebrated his 41st birthday with a grand party surrounded by close friends and popular names from the entertainment world. The bash, held on November 15, saw attendees like Arjun Bijlani, Ravi Dubey, and Shalin's Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 co-stars, including Abhishek Kumar, Krishna Shroff, and Niyati Fatnani. Expressing his thanks, Shalin captioned his post, “Last night was nothing short of madness… thank you everyone for being part of my night! Fans also flooded the post with warm birthday wishes and heartfelt messages for Shalin. On the work front, Shalin was last seen in Khatron Ke Khiladi 14, Rohit Shetty's thrilling stunt-based reality show.

LANCASTER, Pa. — Elias Coke has visited Penn State frequently throughout the fall and there has been a purpose behind each of his four trips to campus, the most recent of which took place last weekend for the annual White Out game. In addition to strengthening his relationships with head coach James Franklin and the Penn State staff, Coke has wanted to get eyes on first-year offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki's system as much as possible. The Harrisburg standout knows what he wants out of an offensive scheme at the next level and Penn State is checking a lot of the boxes.

Susan Murray, who won the Mid Dumbartonshire seat in July, said she “might be in Scotland” if the president-elect was invited to address both Houses of Parliament in London. Ms Murray was asked how she and her fellow MPs would maintain Lib Dem values if Mr Trump was to visit. Mr Trump made a state visit to the UK during his first period in the White House (Victoria Jones/PA)Fellow MP Christine Jardine, who is the party’s Scottish spokeswoman at Westminster, said MPs must be “vary careful” not to damage the relationship between the UK and the US because of any dislike of Mr Trump. The Edinburgh West MP told the conference: “The problem we have now, now he has been elected president of the United States, if there is a state visit we have to be very careful. In his conference speech Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton branded the US president-elect a “self-serving demagogue” and a “threat to our entire world”.

The State Department for Diaspora Affairs has confirmed another batch of Kenyans has been evacuated from Lebanon. In a statement on Saturday, the department said 39 Kenyans have been successfully evacuated from the middle eastern country currently facing bombardment from Israel. “The multi-agency team led by Margaret Wamoto that is assisting in the evacuation exercise of Kenyans from Lebanon, yesterday saw off 39 Kenyans from Lebanon as they boarded their flight at the Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut,” the state statement read in part. The multi-agency team in Lebanon is helping evacuate Kenyans from Lebanon and making sure they arrive in Kenya safely. This comes after a group of 55 Kenyans were also evacuated from Lebanon earlier this month.