The Innovation Imperative for Small States — Global Issues

The Innovation Imperative for Small States — Global Issues

Recognizing that innovation cannot be delivered by government alone, Singapore is focusing on building baseline adoption of digital tools in the private sector. Image: Shutterstock Opinion by Riad Meddeb, William Tan (new york) Thursday, November 17, 2022 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Nov 17 (IPS) – Small states take the path…

Climate Changes Dire Consequences in the Worlds Most Water-Scarce Region — Global Issues

Climate Changes Dire Consequences in the Worlds Most Water-Scarce Region — Global Issues

Water scarcity in the Middle East is impacting on lives and causing diplomatic tensions in between countries. The Turkish dam project, which includes the large Ataturk and Ilisu dams, has reduced water flow to the Tigris River’s natural channel impacting Syria and Iraq. Pictured here is Koctepe – a village…

Will the Global Energy Crisis Accelerate the Energy Transition? The Big Question at COP27 — Global Issues

Will the Global Energy Crisis Accelerate the Energy Transition? The Big Question at COP27 — Global Issues

One of the many activities held on Energy Day (Nov. 15) at COP27, where discussions are taking place for two weeks on how to make further progress on global climate action. The consensus among observers is that the energy transition away from fossil fuels will accelerate in the wake of…

Show Me the MoneySupported by Policy — Global Issues

Show Me the MoneySupported by Policy — Global Issues

In 2021, the world experienced four mega weather events that each cost $20+ billion in economic loss: Hurricane Ida, flooding in Europe, flooding in China and unprecedented winter weather in Texas and parts of Mexico. Credit: Patricia Grogg/IPS Opinion by Peter Schlosser, Michael Dorsey (sharm el-sheikh) Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Inter…

A History Lesson about War and Greed — Global Issues

A History Lesson about War and Greed — Global Issues

Opinion by Jan Lundius (stockholm) Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Inter Press Service STOCKHOLM, Nov 16 (IPS) – The past is never dead. It’s not even past.                                          William FaulknerLike most armed conflicts the Ukrainian war intends to establish hegemony over a certain area, in rivalry with other usurpers. Russian propaganda pinpoints the…

Climate Change Exacerbates Vicious Loop of Human Rights Inequity — Global Issues

Climate Change Exacerbates Vicious Loop of Human Rights Inequity — Global Issues

Yamide Dagnet, director for Climate Justice at Open Society Foundations, says climate change is impacting the most vulnerable and blended solutions are needed to tackle it and uphold human rights. Credit: TJ Kirkpatrick, Open Society Foundations by Busani Bafana (sharm el sheikh) Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Inter Press Service SHARM EL…

A History Lesson about War and Greed — Global Issues

Launch of EBRD Climate Adaptation Action Plan at COP27 — Global Issues

Opinion by Vanora Bennett (london) Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Inter Press Service Climate adaptation – adapting to already existing climate change and anticipating future changes in long-term planning – has been an increasing focus of attention in recent years as the current level of global warming is already causing extreme weather…

A History Lesson about War and Greed — Global Issues

Ending Gender-Based Violence in a World of 8 Billion — Global Issues

Opinion  united nations Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Nov 15 (IPS) – Whether to have children or not is one of the most life-altering decisions a person can make. But as UNFPA’s 2022 State of World Population report shows, people around the world – especially women…

A History Lesson about War and Greed — Global Issues

As the Worlds Population Hits 8 Billion People, UN Calls for Solidarity in Advancing Sustainable Development for All — Global Issues

Opinion  united nations Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Nov 15 (IPS) – The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, signalling major improvements in public health that have lowered the risk of dying and increased life expectancy. But the moment is…

Climate Change is No ‘Future Scenario’ for Pacific Island Nations; Climate Change is ‘Real’ — Global Issues

Climate Change is No ‘Future Scenario’ for Pacific Island Nations; Climate Change is ‘Real’ — Global Issues

This photo was taken a month after Cyclone Pam hit Tuvalu. It shows the main square of Nui Island was still underwater. The tropical storm went onto Vanuatu, impacting nearly half the island’s inhabitants. Credit: Silke von Brockhausen/UNDP by Busani Bafana (sharm el sheik) Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Inter Press Service…