Debate continues on whether the UAE Consensus achieved at COP28 represents a promising step forward or a missed opportunity in the drive towards climate neutral energy systems. However, the agreement that countries should “transition away from fossil fuels” and triple green power capacity by 2030 spotlights the need for countries […]
Read MoreThe Intellectual Property practice of global law firm K&L Gates LLP and its lawyers have been recognized among the world’s leading patent professionals in the 2024 IAM Patent 1000 rankings, with the guide this year describing the firm as a standout for its “comprehensive patent solutions, seamlessly blending the strength […]
Read MoreMavsuma M. Muini, deputy chairperson of the Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli (Parliament) of the Republic of Tajikistan. By IPS CorrespondentJun 10 2024 (IPS) It’s been 30 years since the International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action (ICPD30) was adopted in Cairo, transforming policy and thinking on population and […]
Read MoreWorld fisheries and aquaculture production has hit a new high, with aquaculture production of aquatic animals surpassing capture fisheries for the first time, according to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released today. The 2024 edition of The State of World Fisheries […]
Read MoreCountry: Ukraine Source: UN Security Council Alarmed by Moscow’s increased attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, population, speakers call for diplomacy, de- escalation ahead of peace summit in Switzerland.
Read MoreThe distinctive boats used by fishworkers in Andhra Pradesh, India. Their unique design, with a curvy end and flat middle, enables stability in the waters of Andhra Pradesh, reflecting the ingenuity of local fishermen. Credit: Aishwarya Bajpai/IPS By Aishwarya BajpaiNEW DELHI , Jun 8 2024 (IPS) The area where land […]
Read MoreCountries: Cameroon, Central African Republic Source: Norwegian Refugee Council Rampant insecurity and food insufficiency afflict Cameroon amid an ongoing refugee crisis from neighbouring Central African Republic; however, these emergencies are off the world’s radar.
Read MoreCredit: Himanshu Sharma/picture alliance via Getty Images By Andrew FirminLONDON, Jun 7 2024 (IPS) India’s Hindu nationalist strongman Narendra Modi has won his third prime ministerial term. But the result of the country’s April-to-June election fell short of the sweeping triumph that seemed within his grasp. Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party […]
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