Global Issues
News headlines for “Nature and Animal Conservation”, page 11
North Worsens Tropical Catastrophe
- Inter Press Service
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, September 9 (IPS) - Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have risen over the last two centuries, with current and accumulated emissions per capita from rich nations greatly exceeding those of the Global South.
Do We Need a Pacific Peace Index?
- Inter Press Service
Globally, there is a 0.36% deterioration in average levels of peacefulness, as more countries are increasing their levels of militarisation against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, increasing conflict, and rising economic uncertainty.
Kerala’s Human-Elephant ‘Conflict’: Time To Understand a Complex Relationship
- Inter Press Service
NEW DELHI, September 5 (IPS) - In the early part of this year, two deaths in Kerala garnered major media attention. A farmer in Wayanad and a female plantation worker in Idukki were killed in two separate events, within a matter of a few days, by wild elephants.Arikomban, another wild elephant, has become a media favorite recently due to his brushes with human settlements near his habitat. Named so because of his love for ari (rice), the elephant had been relocated from Kerala to Tamil Nadu in 2023 following constant protests from people who also claimed him to be ‘life-threatening.’ Kerala’s news outlets widely covered Arikomban’s relocation.
We Can’t Meet Our Climate Goals Without Financing Agrifood Systems
- Inter Press Service
ROME, September 5 (IPS) - Despite absorbing a quarter of climate-related losses and having the potential to reduce one-third of global emissions, agrifood systems receive less than 8% of climate finance. This imbalance threatens progress in addressing global climate challenges. If we’re serious about solutions, we need to start where the impact—and the promise—is greatest: investing in the systems that feed the world.
The Debacle of the Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations –& Some Ideas for a Way Forward
- Inter Press Service
GENEVA, September 5 (IPS) - The debacle that was the latest round of negotiations for a global treaty on plastics (including in the marine environment); known as “INC 5.2” has already been written about at length by many colleagues on all sides of the issues. Despite all the very informative posts, articles, and other analyses, I believe I have several key observations to make, particularly about the process to-date.
Chile Aims to Become a Latin American Hub for Data Storage and Transmission
- Inter Press Service
SANTIAGO, September 4 (IPS) - Chile wants to be a hub in Latin America in data storage and transmission by developing data centers, leveraging its wealth of renewable energy, and its optimal digital interconnection.
‘Tell Us When the Next Storm Will Come’—Human Stories From Kashmir’s Deadliest August
- Inter Press Service
SRINAGAR & KISTIWAR, India, September 4 (IPS) - The relentless rain that battered the mountains and valleys of Jammu and Kashmir this August shattered lives and records.
Climate Change is Deepening Child Poverty in Latin America and Caribbean
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, September 4 (IPS) - 2025 has been marked by a significant escalation of the climate crisis and its effects on vulnerable populations, as the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warn that average global temperatures could exceed the 1.5°C threshold within the next five years. In Latin America and the Caribbean, rising temperatures and emissions continue to strain access to essential services and deepen poverty, particularly among children.
Iconic World Heritage Sites Threatened by Water Risks as Climate Change Marches On
- Inter Press Service
BULAWAYO, September 3 (IPS) - From Zimbabwe’s ‘The Smoke that thunders,’ Victoria Falls, to the awe-inspiring Pyramids in Egypt and the romantic Taj Mahal in India, these iconic sites are facing a growing threat – water risk.
One in Four People Lack Access to Clean Drinking Water: UNICEF, WHO Warn of Deepening Disparities
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, September 3 (IPS) - Over the past decade, major strides have been made in expanding global access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, with billions of people around the world seeing improvements in overall health and well-being. Despite these gains, people largely from low-income countries and marginalized groups still lack access to clean water, leaving them vulnerable to disease and hindering social development and inclusion.
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