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UN chief hails ‘remarkable example’ of Papua New Guinea as he concludes historic trip
- UN News
Speaking to journalists in the capital of Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Friday, UN chief António Guterres rounded off the first ever visit to the Pacific nation by a sitting Secretary-General, paying tribute to the country’s unbroken 50-year run as a multilingual democracy – which is now beset by major economic and environmental challenges.
Local leadership powers Indonesia’s climate ambitions
- UN News
In the heart of Indonesia’s vast tropical landscapes, the province of Riau, known for its rich peatlands and biodiversity, is emerging as a beacon of climate leadership thanks to a new initiative that places local leadership and customary knowledge at the centre of climate action, in line with national policies.
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.
UN chief hails ‘remarkable example’ of Papua New Guinea as he concludes historic trip
- UN News
Speaking to journalists in the capital of Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Friday, UN chief António Guterres rounded off the first ever visit to the Pacific nation by a sitting Secretary-General, paying tribute to the country’s unbroken 50-year run as a multilingual democracy – which is now beset by major economic and environmental challenges.
Air pollution is on the rise – but not everywhere, says UN weather agency
- UN News
As billions continue to breathe polluted air that causes more than 4.5 million premature deaths every year, UN climate experts on Friday highlighted how damaging microscopic smoke particles from wildfires play their part, travelling halfway across the world.
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.
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