Springbok in Sossusvlei, Namibia. IPBES 11 is scheduled to be held in Windhoek, Namibia from December 10-16. Credit: Gregory Brown/Unsplash By Joyce ChimbiNAIROBI, Dec 3 2024 (IPS) The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services’ (IPBES) first Plenary session in Africa is a “crucial acknowledgement of Africa’s important contribution […]

Cynthia Houniuhi, the head of the Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Credit: IPS By Cecilia RussellTHE HAGUE & JOHANNESBURG, Dec 2 2024 (IPS) A few UN member states responsible for the majority of emissions have breached international law, Ralph Regenvanu, […]

It is now confirmed that Australia will have a mandatory and suspensory (competition) pre-merger clearance regime with the passing of legislation late yesterday.  The legislation, titled the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Act 2024, will have a widespread and significant impact on the Australian merger landscape. Under the […]

An aerial view of children and their families standing near temporary shelters at the Khamsa Dagiga site for displaced people in Zelingei Town, Central Darfur,and Sudan. Credit: UNICEF/Antony Spalton By Oritro KarimUNITED NATIONS, Nov 29 2024 (IPS) The humanitarian crisis in Sudan continues to deepen as a result of the […]

Maintaining general health and preventing illnesses require a robust immune system. Although there isn’t a cure for immunity, you can support your body’s natural defenses by including specific foods in your diet. Your immune system needs to stay strong so you can carry out other activities, of which playing and […]