Following Asian Countries’ Leads, Climate Action Opportunity for Developing Nations
7 April 2024 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentAccording to the UN, renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, emit little to no greenhouse gases, are readily available and in most cases cheaper than coal, oil or gas. Credit: UN By Erik SolheimOSLO, Norway, Apr 6 2024 (IPS) In the deserts of Gujarat, something remarkable is happening. […]
Read MoreStabilization centres are a lifeline for Sudan’s malnourished children
6 April 2024 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCountry: Sudan Source: World Health Organization Of Sudan’s 161 stabilization centres, only 103 in 17 states are fully functional and able to give life-saving treatment to children suffering severe acute malnutrition with medical complications.
Read MoreParts Per Trillion: Illinois Proposes Stringent Groundwater Quality Standards for PFAS Compounds
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentOn 7 March 2024, the Illinois Pollution Control Board (Board) proposed amendments to its Ground Water Quality regulations,1 which would set standards for selected per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) compounds at or near their levels of detection and would result in some of the most stringent standards in the country.2 While […]
Read MoreGlobal fertilizer trade 2021-2023: What happened after war-related price spikes
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentImpacts of shifting market flows.
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Senegal’s Democracy Passes Crucial Test
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCredit: Cem Ozdel/Anadolu via Getty Images By Inés M. PousadelaMONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Apr 5 2024 (IPS) The fact that Senegal’s election took place on 24 March was in itself a triumph for civil society. That an opposition candidate, campaigning on an anti-establishment and anti-corruption agenda, emerged from jail to become the […]
Read MoreRhiana Yazzie’s “Nancy” Explores Complexities of Racial and Ethnic Identity
5 April 2024 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentRhiana Yazzie’s “Nancy” Explores Complexities of Racial and Ethnic Identity Country United States agnes Fri, 04/05/2024 – 12:46 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image By Phoebe Farris (Powhatan-Pamunkey) The Mosaic Theater Company of Washington, D.C., in partnership with New Native Theatre, has produced the play “Nancy,” written by […]
Read MoreThree-fold increase in casualties caused by landmines and unexploded ordnance in Myanmar’s conflict
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCountry: Myanmar Source: UN Children’s Fund UNICEF urges all parties to the conflict to prioritize the safety and well-being of civilians, particularly children, and take immediate steps to halt the use of these indiscriminate weapons.
Read MoreNot That FAR Away
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentOn 15 March 2024, the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) came into effect for authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs), replacing the Banking Executive Accountability Regime (BEAR). Unlike the BEAR, application of the FAR will be extended to insurers and registrable superannuation entity licensees. To provide insurance and superannuation entities with time to […]
Read MoreK&L Gates Expands Finance Practice With Team of Lawyers in Milan
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentMilan – Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Chiara Anceschi as a partner in the Finance practice area. She joins the firm’s Milan office from DLA Piper. Anceschi focuses her practice on the debt sector and has worked for years with banks, debt funds, alternative lenders, and borrowers on […]
Read MoreHigh-Level Partners Roundtable: Keys to strengthening institutions and investments in climate-smart agri-food systems to improve smallholder livelihoods in Africa
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentIn-Person Special Event: April 9, 2024 – 4:30 PM- 6:00 PM EDT. In this roundtable, speakers will reflect on the broader context of food systems transformation, emphasizing the importance of partnerships, learning, and actionable insights in addressing food insecurity and climate resilience in Africa.
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