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The Plastics Treaty Process Needs Greatly Improved Observer Participation at this Critical Point in the Negotiations and Beyond
- Inter Press Service
GENEVA, August 24 (IPS) - In 2022, the United Nations Environment Assembly mandated an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop a global, legally binding instrument addressing the full life cycle of plastics, from production and product design to disposal. After the resumed fifth session adjourned without consensus in Geneva in August 2025, the divided process moved into informal consultations before INC-5.4 in March 2027.
GEF Proposes $140 Million Program to Strengthen Drought Resilience
- Inter Press Service
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, August 24 (IPS) - For pastoralists in Arvaikheer — a village in Mongolia’s dry central plains — rain can determine whether there is enough grass for cattle to roam, whether waterholes are replenished and whether families make it through another dry season. But as climate change makes rainfall increasingly unpredictable, even a wet season may no longer provide water and pasture needed to sustain people and livestock.
Two UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan ambush
- UN News
Two UN peacekeepers have been killed and a total of seven people injured after unidentified gunmen ambushed a patrol in South Sudan’s eastern Jonglei state on Monday.
Security Council LIVE: Civilian suffering grows in Russia-Ukraine war
- UN News
Spiralling drone and missile attacks on civilians in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war will be in the spotlight on Monday as the Security Council meets at 3pm (local time) to hear the latest reports from UN officials about the situation on the ground. UN News app users can follow our live coverage here.
Global food supply has become ‘collateral damage’ in conflicts: Secretary-General
- UN News
The disruption of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, Black Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait has worsened hunger crises and must immediately end, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said.
Security Council LIVE: War, hunger, flooding escalates in Sudan
- UN News
The Security Council is currently hearing top UN officials brief on the latest updates about war-torn Sudan as escalating conflict, drone strikes against civilians, displacement, hunger and flooding affects millions and UN agencies strive to deliver lifesaving aid. UN News app users can follow our live coverage here.
Sudan war: $22 million education boost to help 200,000 children
- UN News
For millions of children in Sudan, the classroom remains out of reach as the country’s civil war continues to disrupt their education. To help tackle this huge problem, the UN global education fund on Monday announced a $22 million initiative to help 200,000 youngsters return to learning.
ECUADOR: ‘Criminalisation Serves as a Deterrent, Seeking to Discipline Others’
- Inter Press Service
CIVICUS discusses the rapid erosion of civic space in Ecuador with Gabriela Panchana, an activist, communicator and founder of the En Voz Alta and Rumbo Plural digital platforms.
Breaking the silence over sexual violence against men and boys in war
- UN News
Conflicts can expose civilians and detainees to grave abuses; the challenge is not only to document these crimes, but also to ensure all survivors are recognised, protected and able to access justice and care.
Lailuma Built Opportunities for Afghan Women – Then She Was Killed
- Inter Press Service
FAYZABAD, Afghanistan, August 21 (IPS) - Afghanistan has seen a number of unexplained murders in recent months.One of the latest victims is Lailuma, the wife of well-known local singer Salam Maftoon and a community activist.
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