Australian Update Guide to Sustainable Collaborations – ACCC On 8 July 2024, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) published a draft guide on Sustainability collaborations and Australian competition law for consultation (Guide). The ACCC defines ‘sustainability collaborations’ as ‘discussions, agreements or other practices amongst businesses which are aimed at […]
Read MoreThe three most important perspectives to consider in improving healthcare are social support, place of residence, and genetics. These factors are all critical for predicting health disorders and ensuring the delivery of quality healthcare. Credit: Kristin Palitza/IPS By Ifeanyi NsoforABUJA, Sep 12 2024 (IPS) A recent study published in Journal Communications Medicine explores […]
Read MoreMeet Our KOEF 2024 Grant Partners Strengthening Livelihoods around Lands and Climate Change Country Global agnes Thu, 09/12/2024 – 15:28 Issues Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image The Keepers of the Earth Fund (KOEF) is proud to announce our 2024 partnerships with Indigenous communities. At Cultural Survival, we […]
Read MoreOn 22 August 2024, the Senate passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Bill 2024 (the Bill), which requires certain organisations to make mandatory climate-related financial disclosures in their annual reports for financial years commencing after 1 January 2025. The Bill passed the Government-controlled House of […]
Read MoreBy Jomo Kwame SundaramKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sep 11 2024 (IPS) Marginalised and dominated economically by the Global North, developing countries must urgently cooperate to better strive for their shared interests in achieving world peace and sustainable development. Jomo Kwame Sundaram Cold War rivalry During the first Cold War between the […]
Read MoreA child receiving a polio vaccine at a health clinic in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. Credits: UNICEF/ Eyad El Baba By Oritro KarimUNITED NATIONS, Sep 10 2024 (IPS) It has been nearly one year since the commencement of Israeli occupation in the Gaza Strip and living conditions for millions […]
Read MoreMinahasa’s Cry: Indigenous Voices Rise Against Mining Onslaught in Indonesia Country Indonesia agnes Tue, 09/10/2024 – 10:34 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By Rikson Karundeng In the heart of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, a battle for survival is taking place. The ancient land of Minahasa, celebrated for […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates has advised an international investor in a China logistics develop-to-hold core fund managed by ESR on the fund’s divesture of its portfolio of over RMB 5.8 billion of logistics assets in China. ESR is a leading Asia-Pacific new economy real asset manager. The divestment comprises […]
Read MoreTwo people collect drinking water in plastic containers at the intake of the pumping station of the desalination plant located in Las Mangas, Granma province, Cuba. Credit: Jorge Luis Baños / IPS By Dariel PradasBAYAMO, Cuba, Sep 9 2024 (IPS) Overnight, hundreds of people in the rural community of Las […]
Read MoreRoad to CBD COP16: New Opportunities for Indigenous Peoples Country Global agnes Mon, 09/09/2024 – 09:49 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By CS Staff The 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16) will commence in Cali, Colombia on October […]
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