Dr. Colin A. Young, Executive Director of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Center says the developed world should be reminded of catastrophic outcomes of failing to meet emissions targets. Credit: Aishwarya Bajpai/IPS By Aishwarya BajpaiBAKU, Nov 18 2024 (IPS) Communities living in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) pay the price […]
Read MoreAlab Mirasol Ayroso making her speech during the Youth Action in the hallways of COP29, Baku. Credit: Joyce Chimbi/IPS By Joyce ChimbiBAKU, Nov 17 2024 (IPS) “We cannot rely on capitalistic logic to serve our fight for liberation. More investments will not build houses after floods because it’s not profitable. […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates has been named to Global Investigations Review’s GIR 30, an annual list of the best law firms in the world for cross-border corporate investigations. The ranking measures firms’ institutional strength based on a range of factors, including a firm’s reach, its caseload – particularly in […]
Read MoreA sudden flurry of activity as Jagadish Vasudev, known widely as Sadhguru, emerges from an interview room in the COP29 media centre. It’s early days of the conference and there is energy and excitement at the venue in Baku. With his long flowing beard and blue turban, it’s clear that many […]
Read MoreWhat’s Inside this Issue? This edition of the K&L Gates Competition & Consumer Law Round-Up provides a summary of recent and significant updates from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), as well as other noteworthy developments in the competition and consumer law space. If you wish to have more […]
Read MoreIn the United States, in 2024 alone, there have been 24 climate change associated events with losses exceeding $1 billion each. Credit: Shutterstock. By Esther NgumbiURBANA, Illinois, US, Nov 15 2024 (IPS) The United Nations recently released the 2024 Nationally Determined Contributions synthesis report, just weeks before presidents, global leaders, […]
Read MoreCultural Survival Member Spotlight: Kelsey Armeni Country Global agnes Fri, 11/15/2024 – 12:24 Issues None Program 5 Main Image Cultural Survival’s community includes people from all walks of life, with beautiful stories to tell of your own about why you decided to become an advocate for Indigenous Peoples’ rights. Sharing […]
Read MoreAs the world increasingly grapples with environmental concerns, industries are turning to greener, more sustainable solutions to meet their logistical needs. Among the technologies undergoing significant transformation, electric all-terrain forklifts stand out for their potential to revolutionize the industrial landscape. These machines, which combine performance, energy efficiency, and environmental respect, […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates has acted as fund counsel to Intudo for the recent closings of Intudo Ventures IV, LP, which has secured total capital commitments of US$75 million, as well as a US$50 million fund that will invest in downstreaming natural resources and renewable energy. Intudo is an investment […]
Read MoreDr Githinji Gitahi_Amref Health Africa Group CEO By Dr Githinji GitahiNov 14 2024 (IPS) Global warming is no longer just an issue for the environment but a crisis of life itself. Yet, African governments’ climate action strategies, specifically those submitted under the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), remain disproportionately focused on […]
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