Global Issues
News headlines for “Consumption and Consumerism”, page 16
Community Volunteers Working to Safeguard Bangladesh’s Last Wild Elephants
- Inter Press Service
COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh, October 22 (IPS) - When wild elephant herds come down from the hills in search of food, Sona Miahm, with community volunteers, steps forward to help prevent human-elephant conflicts.
New forum builds on Sevilla pledges to tackle global debt crisis
- UN News
A new UN-backed forum launched on Wednesday to help developing nations escape the weight of unsustainable debt – which has left more than three billion people worldwide living in economies forced to spend more on repayments than health or education.
Desalination is Booming in Chile, but Farmers Hardly Benefit
- Inter Press Service
SANTIAGO, October 22 (IPS) - Desalination projects are booming in Chile, with 51 plants planned to process seawater and a combined investment of US$ 24.455 billion. However, these initiatives hardly benefit small-scale farmers, who are threatened by the prolonged drought, and cause environmental concerns.
Global Forest Loss Far Off Track From Global Commitments
- Inter Press Service
SRINAGAR, October 21 (IPS) - The Forest Declaration Assessment 2025 warns that global forest loss remains alarmingly high, with little sign of improvement.
Explaining Strong Credit Growth in Brazil Despite High Policy Rates
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON DC, October 21 (IPS) - At 15 percent, Brazil’s monetary policy interest rate (called Selic) is one of the highest among major economies. Yet in 2024, bank credit grew by 11.5 percent and corporate bond issuance rose by 30 percent.
World Food Programme Warns of Emergency Levels of Hunger Amid Severe Funding Cuts
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, October 20 (IPS) - In 2025, unprecedented cuts to foreign aid and humanitarian funding have exacerbated global hunger crises, leaving millions without access to food or basic services. Funding shortfalls have forced aid agencies to scale back or suspend lifesaving programs in some of the world’s most food-insecure regions, particularly across the Global South—exacerbating already dire conditions caused by conflict, displacement, economic instability, and climate shocks.
XDR-TB Drug Trial Participants Continue to Celebrate its Success
- Inter Press Service
BRATISLAVA, October 20 (IPS) - When Tsholofelo Msimango joined a small trial of a new drug regimen for tuberculosis (TB) treatment a decade ago, she had no idea whether the medicines she was about to be given would help her.
Lives transformed: Stories from 80 years of UN work across the world
- UN News
Millions of people worldwide have been positively impacted by the work of the United Nations and some of their stories are being highlighted at an exhibition at the global organization’s New York headquarters.
Chile Aims for Sustainable Port Expansion – VIDEO
- Inter Press Service
SAN ANTONIO, Chile, October 17 (IPS) - Maritime transport is key for Chile, which has 34 free trade agreements with countries and blocs of nations, one of the broadest trade networks in the world with access to over 86% of the global gross domestic product (GDP).
Talks on net zero shipping framework shelved as nations fail to reach consensus
- UN News
Talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on adopting new global rules to cut greenhouse gas emissions from ships ended Friday without agreement, as delegates voted to defer a decision for 12 months amid sharp divisions over the proposed Net-Zero Framework.
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