This G20 ministerial meeting, held in Rio de Janeiro on February 28 this year, discussed the global energy transition, with biofuels as a central issue. Credit: Paulo Pinto / Agência Brasil By Mario OsavaRIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 5 2024 (IPS) Holding this year’s presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) […]
Read MoreHistoric decision at COP16 as Indigenous Peoples and local communities gain a permanent space in biodiversity policy Country Global agnes Sun, 11/03/2024 – 07:24 Issues Human Rights Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image Press release from the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity. No other UN environmental process has […]
Read MoreK&L Gates Straits Law LLC, the Singapore office of global law firm K&L Gates, is pleased to announce that on 3 November, partner and chair of K&L Gates Straits Law Mr. M Rajaram was awarded the Public Service Star (Bintang Bakti Masyarakat) at the Singapore National Day Awards 2024. This […]
Read MoreBy External SourceNov 4 2024 (IPS-Partners) Matthias Schmale is the Assistant Secretary-General, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine. Schmale brings more than 30 years of experience in humanitarian and development work. He previously served as Senior Adviser to the UN Development Coordination Office’s regional team for Africa, as […]
Read MoreAn image of an indigenous woman at the Plenary in session at COP16 which took a historic decision on the indigenous peoples and local communities. Credit: Stella Paul/IPS By Stella PaulCALI, Columbia, Nov 3 2024 (IPS) The curtains fell on the 16th Conference of the Parties of UN Biodiversity (COP16) […]
Read MoreFrequent gang attacks in Haiti’s capital city, Port-Au-Prince have forced this family to flee its home. Credit: UNICEF/Ralph Tedy Erol By Oritro KarimUNITED NATIONS, Nov 2 2024 (IPS) Due to worsening political instability, escalating gang violence, and a lack of basic services, Haiti is in the midst of one of […]
Read MoreCompanies using formaldehyde in their manufacturing processes and/or selling products incorporating formaldehyde-containing components from upstream suppliers face significant challenges in an evolving regulatory landscape. Earlier this year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its 2024 Draft Risk Assessment for formaldehyde prepared under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (EPA […]
Read MoreThe headquarters of the Capribom agro-industrial cooperative with its roofs covered with photovoltaic panels, in Monteiro, northeastern Brazil. Credit: Courtesy of Capribom By Carlos MüllerMONTEIRO, Brazil, Nov 1 2024 (IPS) “Ixe! If it wasn’t for solar energy, we would have closed down, you can be sure. We had to stop […]
Read MoreIf you manage or own an interest in a limited liability company (LLC) or another type of entity that does not already have a public filing requirement (a Reporting Company), you may be subject to a reporting requirement under the Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA) enacted earlier this year. Many […]
Read More2025 Call for Indigenous Youth Creatives and Visionaries Country Global agnes Thu, 10/31/2024 – 14:18 Issues Human Rights Languages and Cultures Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image English |Español |Français | Português Cultural Survival is pleased to announce its 2025 call for proposals for our Indigenous […]
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