Global Issues
News headlines for “Environmental Issues”, page 25
UN Report Uncovers “Systematic Torture” in Myanmar
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, August 19 (IPS) - Myanmar’s security situation has deteriorated significantly, with the nation still reeling from the devastating earthquake in March last year, and continued military offensives driven by the ongoing civil war. In 2025, the humanitarian crisis reached a critical turning point, with the United Nations (UN) underscoring a litany of severe human rights abuses inflicted on civilians by the military and armed groups.
Green Jobs on the Rise in the Arab Region
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, August 18 (IPS) - In the Arab region, a thought-to-be oil oasis, green jobs constitute 29 percent of energy sector roles, and 23 percent of the oil and gas sector. These numbers signify a push towards sustainable business and practices, with the Arab region striving to get away from oil, in their advancement towards the completion of the SDGs on time for 2030.
UN Security Council Confronts South Sudan’s ‘Compounding Crises’
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, August 18 (IPS) - The UN Security Council convened today (August 18) to discuss South Sudan and the “interlinked challenges of climate change and conflict” affecting the region.
Plastics Treaty Talks End in ‘Abject Failure’ as US, Other Big Oil Allies Sabotage Progress
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, August 18 (IPS) - Negotiators in Geneva adjourned what was expected to be the final round of plastics treaty negotiations on Friday without reaching an agreement, a failure that environmentalists blamed on the Trump-led United States, Saudi Arabia, and other powerful nations that opposed any effort to curb plastic production—the primary driver of a worsening global pollution crisis.
World News in Brief: Gaza aid crisis latest, deadly floods in India and Pakistan, funding cuts exacerbate Somalia drought
- UN News
UN aid teams in Gaza say that they’re only able to get less than half the lifesaving food support that is needed into the war-torn enclave.
Visualizing a Sustainable Future: The Intersection of Art and Climate Justice
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, August 15 (IPS) - In the 1900s, global discussions around climate change and fossil fuel usage reached new heights, leading to the emergence of climate change art. Since then, it has remained a key theme in contemporary art, with artists and corporations alike continuing to push messages of climate reform to instill a sense of urgency, fear, and shared responsibility in viewers.
Criminalising Animal Compassion? A Courtroom Drama with Real-World Consequences
- Inter Press Service
HYDERABAD, India, August 15 (IPS) - During a suo moto hearing, a Supreme Court (SC) of India judge startled the Solicitor General and Amicus Curiae with a line from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966): “When you have to shoot, shoot. Don’t talk.” For animal welfare advocates, it felt like a warning shot—not at criminals, but at India’s street dogs.
Peacebuilding: The Missing Peace in COP30 Climate Ambition
- Inter Press Service
Peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and crime prevention are no longer niche security concerns—they are global imperatives for sustainable climate action. From the migration crisis in Venezuela to the deforestation-driven conflicts in the Amazon, to organised crime in Central America, the ripple effects of instability and environmental degradation are felt far beyond national borders. In 2025, nearly 80% of countries experiencing risks to peace remain off-track to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Addressing these challenges isn’t just about safeguarding peace, stability and development. It’s also about ensuring sustainable climate action.
Plastic pollution talks adjourn, but countries want to stay engaged: UNEP chief
- UN News
The international push for consensus on a legally binding deal to end plastic pollution proved beyond the grasp of weary UN Member States meeting in Geneva on Friday, as they agreed to resume discussions at a future date.
Bending the Curve: Overhaul Global Food Systems to Avert Worsening Land Crisis
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, August 13 (IPS) - Current rates of land degradation pose a major environmental and socioeconomic threat, driving climate change, biodiversity loss, and social crises. Food production to feed more than 8 billion people is the dominant land use on Earth. Yet, this industrial-scale enterprise comes with a heavy environmental toll.
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