News headlines for “Consumption and Consumerism”, page 75
Conflict, Climate Change Push Migrants in Yemen to Return to Their Home Countries
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, July 13 (IPS) - Yemen’s humanitarian crisis, driven by conflict, economic collapse and climate shocks, leaves migrants desperate to return to their home countries.
WFP Deputy Chief Describes Unprecedented Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, July 13 (IPS) - Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), described the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza following his recent visit, speaking at a press briefing at the UN Headquarters on July 11.
Afghan Refugees Expelled from Iran and Exposed to Horrific Abuse
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, July 11 (IPS) - Since early June, Afghan refugees in Iran have endured increasingly harsh humanitarian conditions, with many being forced to repatriate under conditions that violate the principles of international humanitarian law. In 2025 alone, over one million refugees have returned to Afghanistan, further stretching the limited supply of resources amid a severe and multifaceted humanitarian crisis.
Bonn Climate Talks: Why World Needs to go Further, Faster, and Fairer
- Inter Press Service
SRINAGAR & BONN, July 11 (IPS) - This 62nd meeting of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB62) from June 16 to 26, 2025 revealed the persistent complexities and political tensions that continue to challenge multilateral climate governance.
The Race Towards Clean Energy: A World Still Gripped by Coal
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, July 11 (IPS) - Global investments in energy exceeded USD 3 trillion in 2024, with at least USD 2 trillion being invested in clean energy technology and infrastructure. Infrastructure. Despite that progress, fossil fuel consumption continues to rise with little sign of slowing.
UN Funding Crisis Threatens Work of Human Rights Council
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK / GENEVA, July 11 (IPS) - The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) has expressed concern at the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights’ announcement that certain activities mandated by the council cannot be delivered due to a lack of funding. The council has sought clarity on why certain activities had been singled out.
Celebrating the potential and promise of the largest youth generation ever
- UN News
Young people are shaping the future and demanding a world that is just, inclusive and sustainable, the UN chief said on Friday, marking World Population Day.
Escalating Gang Violence in Haiti Threatens to Override State Control
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, July 10 (IPS) - Over the month of June, the security situation in Haiti has taken a considerable turn for the worse, with armed gangs continuing to coordinate brutal attacks, seizing more territory, and obstructing critical humanitarian aid deliveries. In the past week, new waves of hostilities were reported in the nation’s Centre Department, which has elicited concern from humanitarian organizations that gang influence could soon completely overpower state control.
HIV/AIDS Funding Crisis Risks Reversing Decades of Global Progress
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, July 10 (IPS) - UNAIDS called the funding crisis a ticking time bomb, saying the impact of the US cuts to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) could result in 4 million unnecessary AIDS-related deaths by 2029.
The New Silk Road of Central Asia: Landlocked Countries Now Connected
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, July 10 (IPS) - Once landlocked, now connected, the UN Global Compact has bridged the gap between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East: having many call it the “New Silk Road”.
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