The ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) is preparing for the implementation of ASEAN Guidelines on Promoting Responsible Investment in Food Agriculture and Forestry Sector (RAI), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and partners announced today. A two-day workshop was held from 24-25 April 2024, in Vientiane, marking […]
Read MoreCountries: Burkina Faso, Mali, occupied Palestinian territory, Somalia, South Sudan, World Sources: European Commission, European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Food Security Information Network, International Fund for Agricultural Development, UN Children’s Fund, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, […]
Read MoreAI must have net zero emissions to uphold our climate goals. Credit: Shutterstock By Philippe BenoitWASHINGTON DC, Apr 25 2024 (IPS) Artificial intelligence provides amazing potential for advancement across fields, from medicine to agriculture to industry to the entertainment business, even as it generates significant concerns. AI can also improve […]
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Read MoreFord Sustainability Report Shows Important Progress on the Rights of Workers and Indigenous Peoples but Disappoints on Clean Steel and Aluminum Country Global agnes Tue, 04/23/2024 – 13:37 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image Press contact: April Thomas [email protected] April 23, 2024 On April 22, 2024, Ford released its […]
Read MoreCountries: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the), Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, World, Yemen Source: World Meteorological […]
Read MoreOn Tuesday, 23 April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) hosted a Special Open Commission Meeting, in which the Commissioners voted 3-2 to publish and issue a Final Rule that: bans for-profit employers from entering into agreements with workers that impose a restriction on their ability to compete […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates has acted on the establishment of the US$100 million “Inevitable Games Fund” (IGF, or the Fund) launched by Immutable in partnership with King River Capital together with assistance from Polygon Labs. The IGF is a flagship global venture fund that will invest across Web3 gaming […]
Read MoreRenewable energy for small island states formed part of the debate at the Fourteenth Session of the IRENA Assembly in Abu Dhabi. Credit: Amitava Chandra / Climate Visuals By Aimable TwahirwaABU DHABI, Apr 24 2024 (IPS) Small Island Developing States (SIDS), a distinct group of 39 states and 18 associate members, […]
Read MoreCountry: occupied Palestinian territory Source: Save the Children There have been at least 435 attacks on health facilities or personnel across Gaza in six months of conflict between 7 October 2023 and early April 2024 – equivalent to 73 attacks per month of war.
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