Richard Taylor, a Professor of Hydrogeology from the University College London (UCL) (far left) is the principal investigator in a project to study groundwater resources to understand more how to use the resource to alleviate poverty. Credit: Isaiah Esipisu/IPS By Isaiah EsipisuDODOMA, Tanzania, Jul 11 2019 (IPS) Research scientists are […]

By Marco FunkBERLIN, Jul 11 2019 (IPS) When the Italian police recently arrested Carola Rackete, captain of the Sea-Watch 3 search and rescue vessel, the Central Mediterranean Sea suddenly entered the international limelight once again. Media coverage of the most dangerous migration route in the world had previously been quite […]

Secretary-General António Guterres visits a Training Centre in Kamakunji, Kenya, and talked to youth about countering violent extremism, and preventing radicalization. (9 July 2019) Credit: UNEP/Duncan Moore By Siddharth ChatterjeeNAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 11 2019 (IPS) During the egregious Dusit attack, Kenya demonstrated remarkable, resilience, solidarity and stood firm against the […]

Wherever insects abound, various species of birds tend to thrive, too. Yet invasive agricultural practices, including the use of pesticides, and relentless urban sprawl pose increasing threats to insects, birds and other wild animals, especially in places where space is already at a premium. But if expanding green spaces horizontally […]