Author Archives: soshow
Enhancing Climate Ambition Amidst Global Challenges
DOMINICA, Mar 10 (IPS) – In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the over 200 member-strong partnership is bolstering efforts to help countries meet commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and empower renewable energy, food security, and climate adaptation initiatives.A member-led global coalition of 202 countries and institutions, the NDC Partnership has turned the spotlight on climate action by supporting countries’ efforts to craft and implement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which outline their commitments to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.
Read the full story, “Enhancing Climate Ambition Amidst Global Challenges”, on globalissues.org →
GENEVA, Mar 10 (IPS
smaller
South Koreans vote political conservative as new president
The politically inexperienced president-elect’s pledge to get tough on North Korea could mark a sharp break with the outgoing liberal administration’s policies.
(Image credit: KIM HONG-JI/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
War in Ukraine Poised to Threaten Global Food Security
GENEVA, Mar 10 (IPS) – The war in Ukraine is a catastrophe for that country and for the world. In any crisis it is the most vulnerable that will be most affected, and this time it is no different.
Read the full story, “War in Ukraine Poised to Threaten Global Food Security”, on globalissues.org →
SANTIAGO, Mar 09 (I
smaller
Russia’s war on Ukraine has hurt oil prices, and now the U.S. is talking to Venezuela
Two imprisoned Americans were released from a Venezuelan jail after recent talks — which also dealt with energy security. Could this be the sign of a thaw between Washington and Caracas?
(Image credit: Patrick Semansky/AP)