Government Financing for Mayan Train Violates Socio-environmental Standards — Global Issues

Government Financing for Mayan Train Violates Socio-environmental Standards — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

Carrying the Mayan flag, members of the Colibrí Collective lead a march against the Mayan Train in the city of Valladolid, in the southern Mexican state of Yucatán, in May 2023. The construction of the Mexican government’s most important megaproject has drawn criticism from affected communities due to its environmental,…

Will COP28 Catch the Next Green Wave Or Will It Wipe Out? — Global Issues

Will COP28 Catch the Next Green Wave Or Will It Wipe Out? — Global Issues

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UAE’s role as COP28 host will be judged on results. Will COP deliver an operational and meaningful loss and damage fund? Will it produce a global stocktake that invigorates international action? How will discussions on a new global finance goal shape up? And will Sultan Al Jaber’s overtures towards the…

Why Quality Seeds Are among the Most Valuable Currency in Climate Finance for Africa — Global Issues

Why Quality Seeds Are among the Most Valuable Currency in Climate Finance for Africa — Global Issues

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Joy of Marketing – Ethiopia. Credit: International Seed Federation Opinion by Michael Keller (vaud, switzerland) Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Inter Press Service Michael Keller is Secretary General of International Seed Federation VAUD, Switzerland, May 16 (IPS) – At long last, momentum is growing for an overdue rethink of climate finance and…

Are Countries Ready for AI? How they can Ensure Ethical & Responsible Adoption — Global Issues

Are Countries Ready for AI? How they can Ensure Ethical & Responsible Adoption — Global Issues

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Credit: UNESCO Opinion by Yasmine Hamdar – Keyzom Ngodun Massally – Gayan Peiris (united nations) Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, May 16 (IPS) – From ChatGPT to deepfakes, the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) has recently been making headlines. But beyond the buzz, there are real benefits…

Social Media Mobile Phone Data in Disaster Management and the Implications That It Has on Vulnerable Populations — Global Issues

Social Media Mobile Phone Data in Disaster Management and the Implications That It Has on Vulnerable Populations — Global Issues

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Destruction from hurricane Dorian showing debris and structural damage to buildings and trees in MARSH HARBOR, ABACO ISLAND, THE BAHAMAS. Credit: Shutterstock. Opinion by Hannah Tuckman Sunday, May 14, 2023 Inter Press Service May 14 (IPS) – This week sees the review of the United Nations Sendai Framework for Disaster…

Unceasing Human Attacks on the Source of 80% of Food, 98% of Oxygen — Global Issues

Unceasing Human Attacks on the Source of 80% of Food, 98% of Oxygen — Global Issues

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Several human-caused threats lay behind the current annual loss of up to 40% of food crops globally, mainly due to plant pests and the introduction of alien species. Credit: Jency Samuel/IPS by Baher Kamal (rome) Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Inter Press Service ROME, May 10 (IPS) – Two big facts are…

Climate Change Threatens Kenya’s Historical Sites in Coastal Region — Global Issues

Climate Change Threatens Kenya’s Historical Sites in Coastal Region — Global Issues

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The sea wall was built to protect the Vasco da Gama pillar in Malindi. Historical sites along Kenya’s coastline are being threatened by climate-change-induced weather conditions. Credit: Diana Wanyonyi/IPS by Diana Wanyonyi (mombasa) Tuesday, May 09, 2023 Inter Press Service MOMBASA, May 09 (IPS) – Along coastal Kenya, historical sites and…