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UN’s Guterres declares fossil fuel era fading; presses nations for new climate plans before COP30 summit
- UN News
UN Secretary‑General António Guterres declared the world has “passed the point of no return” on the shift to renewables and implored governments to file sweeping new climate plans before November’s COP30 climate summit in Brazil, saying the fossil fuel era is nearing its end.
Protect Women’s Rights, Especially in a Time of Equality Backlash, Say Activists
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, July 21 (IPS) - Discriminatory laws and the absence of legal protections impact more than 2.5 billion women and girls worldwide in various ways. Legal reform is paramount to securing gender equality, and the world cannot afford to roll back on decades of progress in women’s rights.
Soaring Demand for Electric Vehicles, Lithium-Ion Batteries Creates Environmental Crisis in DRC
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, July 21 (IPS) - Electric vehicles contribute to an ongoing environmental and humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Mining operations cause deforestation, pollution, food insecurity and exploitative labor practices.
The Gaza Conundrum: Multilateralism is failing. Here’s why.
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, July 21 (IPS) - “Multilateralism is not an option but a necessity as we build back a better world with more equality and resilience and a more sustainable world.”
‘Bet on youth’ to realise Africa’s digital potential, UN deputy chief says
- UN News
Digital innovation and technology remain underfunded and underdeveloped across Africa, according to a report on Africa’s development which was discussed at the General Assembly on Monday.
Deadly floods show need for faster, wider warnings, UN agency says
- UN News
From the Himalayas to rural Texas, deadly floods this month have killed hundreds and exposed dangerous gaps in early warning systems, the UN’s weather agency warned, linking the devastation to rapid urbanization, land-use change and a warming climate that traps more moisture in the atmosphere.
Salvaging SDGs still possible, but countries must act now: Guterres
- UN News
Citing new global agreements on pandemic preparedness, ocean protection and development financing, UN Secretary‑General António Guterres said on Monday that recent “signs of momentum” show multilateralism can still deliver.
From Ads to AI: How Big Tech Took Over Everything
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, July 18 (IPS) - “The power of AI carries immense responsibilities. Today, that power sits in the hands of a few,” said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the 2025 AI Action Summit, reflecting on a deepening reality as we inch closer to a world in complete digital domination. Today, seven of the world’s top ten most valuable companies are digital giants, focusing primarily on the output of communication, digital manufacturing, artificial intelligence and digital commerce, which is paving the way for a fully digitized life for all.
China is the Driving Force Behind More, Newer Renewable Energies in Latin America
- Inter Press Service
CARACAS, July 18 (IPS) - China, with its investments, products, technology, and innovation focused on solar and wind farms in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as on electricity networks and services, stands out as a driving force for the region’s shift toward energy less reliant on fossil fuels and increasingly cleaner and greener.
From Drylands to Dignity: How Solar Energy and Climate-Smart Farming Are Empowering Communities in Burkina Faso
- Inter Press Service
ZOUNGOU, Burkina Faso, July 18 (IPS) - In the heart of Burkina Faso’s drylands, in the village of Zoungou, a quiet transformation is underway. Alhaji Birba Issa, a smallholder onion farmer, bends over neat rows of lush green crops, the hum of solar-powered pumps audible in the background.
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