News headlines for “Causes of Poverty”, page 211
‘Without renewables, there can be no future’: 5 ways to power the transition to renewable energy
- UN News
Transitioning to renewable energy is the key to securing humanity’s survival, as “without renewables, there can be no future”, according to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, ahead of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, marked on 7 September.
Hunger in East Africa Is a True Testament to Climate Injustice
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Sep 06 (IPS) - From 2017, Shamso Isac has helplessly witnessed the demise of all her sources of income. Failed rain seasons and dried-up water sources meant a lack of pasture, which led to the death of her livestock. Widespread hunger exacerbated by rising food costs forced her to relocate to Burlhedi internally displaced persons camp in Baidoa in the Southwest state of Somalia. She recalls walking for weeks seeking a place she could get food for her family. When her child asks for something to eat or drink, she has nothing to offer; all she can do is cry, overwhelmed by the utter hopelessness she feels.
Finally, a Real Chance for International Tax Cooperation
- Inter Press Service
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sep 06 (IPS) - After decades of resistance by rich nations, African governments successfully pushed for the United Nations to lead on international tax cooperation. All developing countries and fair-minded governments must rally behind this initiative.
NDB Spotlight: The Lesotho Highlands Water Project Who Benefits?
- Inter Press Service
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Sep 05 (IPS) - The Role of the New Development Bank in Monitoring Project Impacts on Communities
The 15th BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa this month has once again put the spotlight on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) as a shining example of multilateralism and the New Development Bank’s (NDB)commitment to financing sustainable development projects within BRICS countries and other developing countries.
During the 2023 BRICS Summit, the New Development Bank and the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) signed a 3.2 billion Rands loan agreement for the implementation of Phase Two of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) in Lesotho. This funding complements contributions by other financiers, notably the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA).
Toothless Global Financial Architecture Fuelling Africas Climate Crisis
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Sep 05 (IPS) - Africa needs approximately USD 579.2 billion in adaptation finance over the period 2020 to 2030, and yet the current adaptation flows are five to 10 times below estimated needs. As thousands convene in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, for the Africa Climate Summit, the first time the African Union has summoned its leaders to solely discuss climate change under the theme ‘Driving Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World’, the backdrop is a country on the frontlines of a climate crisis.
Lawmakers Call on G20 to Prioritise Spending on Youth, Gender, and Human Security
- Inter Press Service
NEW DELHI, Sep 05 (IPS) - Legislators from around the world, this week, officially submitted to the Sherpa of the G20 meeting set for September in New Delhi a declaration calling on governments to prioritise spending on ageing, youth, gender, human security, and other burning population issues.
Africa's Potential: Leading Food System Transformation and Climate Resilience
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 05 (IPS) - When a continent with 65% of the world’s arable land struggles to feed its 1.4 billion people, we know something is wrong. The African and global food systems need a rethink. The urgent and pressing need to address a more productive, transparent, equitable food system, poverty and the far-reaching effects of climate change requires us to forge alliances among diverse stakeholders and sectors.
People of African descent facing ‘immense challenges’ in public square
- UN News
Members of the African diaspora continue to face immense challenges participating in public life in many countries, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) said in a new report on Tuesday.
UN General Assembly leadership highlights benefit of cooperation
- UN News
A new session of the UN General Assembly began on Tuesday with both the outgoing and incoming leaders of the world body underscoring the importance of multilateral cooperation.
Invasive Species, a Fast-Riding Horsemen Galloping the Biodiversity Apocalypse
- Inter Press Service
BULAWAYO AND BONN, Sep 04 (IPS) - Mango farmer Eufria Nyadome used to earn USD 60 from selling a 20-litre bucket of fresh mangoes and now can barely make USD 20 even though her mango trees are giving a good yield. She is throwing away buckets of rotten mangoes.
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