From devastating floods in Pakistan, to wildfires in Siberia, the effects of the climate emergency are being felt across the world, and the United Nations is calling for more investment now, to help nations to adapt to an increasingly unstable environment. Read the full story, “Adapt and survive: 5 ways to help countries cope with […]
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A new, financially independent life for former child brides in Mozambique
In Mozambique, more than 20 per cent of girls aged between 13 and 17 have been married or live with someone as if they were married. Women’s support groups are putting thousands of them on the road to financial independence, making them less vulnerable to gender-based violence. Read the full story, “A new, financially independent […]
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Ethiopia: UN chief ‘gravely concerned’ by escalation in fighting across Tigray
The UN Secretary-General issued a statement on Saturday expressing grave concern over the escalation of fighting in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, where Government troops and separatist forces have been locked in conflict since November 2020. Read the full story, “Ethiopia: UN chief ‘gravely concerned’ by escalation in fighting across Tigray”, on globalissues.org → find […]
Adapt and survive: 5 ways to help countries cope with the climate crisis
From devastating floods in Pakistan, to wildfires in Siberia, the effects of the climate emergency are being felt across the world, and the United Nations is calling for more investment now, to help nations to adapt to an increasingly unstable environment. Read the full story, “Adapt and survive: 5 ways to help countries cope with […]
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Farmers in Bhutan Turn To Asparagus and Strawberries To Boost Incomes
PARO, Bhutan, Oct 14 (IPS) – Zam, 57, sits at her kitchen table looking out the window at her orchard of four dozen apple trees. In the past eight years she has sold only two crates (100 kilogrammes) of the fruit because of poor harvests. She turned her attention to vegetables instead but the production […]
Adapt and survive: 5 ways to help countries cope with the climate crisis
From devastating floods in Pakistan, to wildfires in Siberia, the effects of the climate emergency are being felt across the world, and the United Nations is calling for more investment now, to help nations to adapt to an increasingly unstable environment. Read the full story, “Adapt and survive: 5 ways to help countries cope with […]
PARO, Bhutan, Oct 1
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World Food Day 2022 Call to Action as 828M People Go Hungry
New York, Oct 14 (IPS) – In this year alone, the global impact of compounding crises demonstrates, more than ever, why food scarcity must be addressed internationally and how there must be a shift in the food and agricultural systems. Read the full story, “World Food Day 2022 Call to Action as 828M People Go […]