IPBES to Release New Assessments on the Values of Biodiversity and Sustainable Use of Wild Species — Global Issues

IPBES to Release New Assessments on the Values of Biodiversity and Sustainable Use of Wild Species — Global Issues

An indigenous forest dweller in India’s Andhra Pradesh, inside a protected area, sells cashew nut seeds to visitors. Indigenous communities’ knowledge of biodiversity contributes to the work of IPBES, alongside science, says IPBES’ Executive Secretary. Credit: Manipadma Jena/IPS by Manipadma Jena (new delhi) Sunday, July 03, 2022 Inter Press Service New…

The World Is Melting Down and the Cause is Corruption- The G20 Needs to Take Action — Global Issues

The World Is Melting Down and the Cause is Corruption- The G20 Needs to Take Action — Global Issues

The G20 needs to strengthen regulatory authorities across its membership and expand sanctions for violating Anti-Money Laundering requirements. Opinion by Sanjeeta Pant, Blair Glencorse (washington dc) Friday, July 01, 2022 Inter Press Service WASHINGTON DC, Jul 01 (IPS) – The G20 is meeting again next week in Indonesia for the second…

More Weapons than Ever. And a Hunger Crisis Like No Other — Global Issues

More Weapons than Ever. And a Hunger Crisis Like No Other — Global Issues

Conflict is still the biggest driver of hunger, with 60 percent of the world’s hungry living in areas affected by war and violence. Credit: Isaiah Esipisu/IPS by Baher Kamal (madrid) Friday, July 01, 2022 Inter Press Service MADRID, Jul 01 (IPS) – While the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Summit ended…

World Leaders Must Look at the Big Picture to Solve Food Crisis — Global Issues

World Leaders Must Look at the Big Picture to Solve Food Crisis — Global Issues

Opinion by Marco Ferroni (chicago, usa) Friday, July 01, 2022 Inter Press Service CHICAGO, USA, Jul 01 (IPS) – The writer is Chair of the CGIAR System Board From the worst drought in four decades threatening famine across the Horn of Africa to extreme heat in South Asia, the war in…

IPBES Shoring up Private Sector Support for Biodiversity Science — Global Issues

IPBES Shoring up Private Sector Support for Biodiversity Science — Global Issues

River and mountain in the interior of Dominica. IPBES’ collaboration with the private sector funds research and evidence that helps businesses make better-informed decisions to protect biodiversity. Credit: JAK/IPS by Alison Kentish (dominica) Friday, July 01, 2022 Inter Press Service DOMINICA, Jul 01 (IPS) – With the world facing a biodiversity…

Renewing the Promise of Justice for the Gravest Crimes — Global Issues

Renewing the Promise of Justice for the Gravest Crimes — Global Issues

Peter Lewis Opinion by Peter Lewis (the hague, netherlands) Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Inter Press Service The HAGUE, Netherlands, Jun 29 (IPS) – The writer has been the Registrar of the International Criminal Court since April 2018.On 1 July 2022, the International Criminal Court (ICC) turns 20. The entry into force…

UNs No-Fly List on Sexual Harassment Falls Short, Complains Rights Group — Global Issues

UNs No-Fly List on Sexual Harassment Falls Short, Complains Rights Group — Global Issues

by Thalif Deen (united nations) Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Jun 29 (IPS) – The United Nations has continued to crackdown on sexual harassment system-wide since 2017 while its “whistle blower protection policy” has provided “protective status” for nearly 68 UN staffers who reported wrong doing. But…

NATO Summit Set to Further Militarise Europe, Expand in Africa? — Global Issues

NATO Summit Set to Further Militarise Europe, Expand in Africa? — Global Issues

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. Credit: NATO. by Baher Kamal (madrid) Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Inter Press Service MADRID, Jun 28 (IPS) – The three-day North Atlantic Treaty Organisation-NATO Summit in Madrid (28,29, 30 June 2022) is expected to agree to considerably increase Europe’s military power, heavily weaponise Russia’s border, and further…

Climate Hypocrisy Ensures Global Warming — Global Issues

Climate Hypocrisy Ensures Global Warming — Global Issues

Opinion by Jomo Kwame Sundaram, Anis Chowdhury (sydney and kuala lumpur) Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Inter Press Service SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 28 (IPS) – Rich country governments claim the high moral ground on climate action. But many deny their far greater responsibility for both historic and contemporary greenhouse gas…