Global Issues
News headlines for “Free Trade and Globalization”, page 416
UAE Described as Pioneer in the Field of Renewable Energy
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 28 (IPS) - When the government of Kenya hosted a U.N. Conference on New and Renewable Sources of Energy in Nairobi back in 1981, one of the conclusions at that meeting was a proposal for the creation of an international agency dedicated to renewable energy.
One Tune, Different Hymns – Tackling Climate Change in South Africa
- Inter Press Service
CAPE TOWN, Jul 28 (IPS) - Anti-nuclear energy activists are up in arms, and have taken to vigils outside South Africa's parliament in Cape Town to protest against President Jacob Zuma's push for nuclear development.
Kenya’s Climate Change Bill Aims to Promote Low Carbon Growth
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Jul 27 (IPS) - Alexander Muyekhi, a construction worker from Ebubayi village in the heart of Vihiga County in Western Kenya, and his school-going children can now enjoy a tiny solar kit supplied by the British-based Azuri Technologies to light their house and play their small FM radio.
Key Constituencies Call for Inclusion in Nepal’s Draft Constitution
- Inter Press Service
KATHMANDU, Jul 27 (IPS) - Ending a years-long political deadlock, Nepal's major political parties inked a 16-point agreement last June to pave the way for the Constituent Assembly (CA) to write a new constitution.
Opinion: Developing Nations Set to Challenge Rich Ahead of SDG Summit
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Jul 27 (IPS) - The final round of negotiations on the Sustainable Development Goals – the successor to the Millennium Development Goals, due to be inaugurated in September at the U.N. General Assembly – is now underway in New York.
Faith Leaders Issue Global “Call to Conscience” on Climate
- Inter Press Service
PARIS, Jul 24 (IPS) - "We received a garden as our home, and we must not turn it into a wilderness for our children."
New Plan Would Aggravate the Troubles of Chile’s Beleaguered Pensioners
- Inter Press Service
SANTIAGO, Jul 24 (IPS) - The already precarious situation of pensioners in Chile will get even worse if a controversial initiative is approved. Under the new plan, the elderly would mortgage their homes to increase their meagre pensions, most of which come from prívate pension funds, and which average 230 dollars a month.
Opinion: European Federalism and Missed Opportunities
- Inter Press Service
Opinion: Addis Outcome Will Impact Heavily on Post-2015 Agenda - Part 2
- Inter Press Service
ADDIS ABABA, Jul 23 (IPS) - The United Nations is the only universal forum that connects systemic issues to the global partnership for development. The latter recognises North-South cooperation based on historical responsibility and varying levels of development and capacity among member states of the U.N.
Africa Advised to Take DIY Approach to Climate Resilience
- Inter Press Service
PARIS, Jul 23 (IPS) - African countries would do well to take their own lead in finding ways to better adapt to and mitigate the changes that climate may impose on future generations instead of relying only on foreign aid.
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