News headlines for “Natural Disasters”, page 67
Attacks on Aid Personnel in Lebanon Impede Relief Efforts
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 18 (IPS) - In the midst of Israel's ground incursion of southern Lebanon, frequent airstrikes have demolished civilian infrastructure, which is only contributing to the increasing rates of civilian casualties and displacement. Humanitarian organizations fear that conditions in Lebanon will soon resemble those of Gaza if a ceasefire isn't reached soon.
Transparency and Inclusion: The Keys to Successful 30x30 Conservation
- Inter Press Service
SANTA FE, New Mexico USA, Oct 18 (IPS) - Two years ago world leaders from nearly 200 countries made a landmark commitment to protect and conserve at least 30% of the planet's land, ocean, and freshwater by 2030 - an initiative known as "30x30".
Race to Close Global Climate Finance Gaps Amid Escalating Climate Risks
- Inter Press Service
KENYA, Oct 17 (IPS) - The impact of climate change continues to devastate economies worldwide, creating a pressing need for all countries to significantly increase international climate finance. To drive critical action towards reduced climate risks and sustainable economic growth calls for expanded access to affordable, predictable finance at scale.
Kenya's Mung Bean Legislation Debate Underscores Farmers' Vulnerability
- Inter Press Service
KITUI, Kenya, Oct 17 (IPS) - World Food Day 2024
Kenyan farmers have faced a turbulent year, caught between legislative changes and a devastating scandal. While the country's Mung Bean Bill, aiming to regulate the lucrative mung bean industry, has moved to mediation, farmers are battling the fallout from the widespread distribution of counterfeit fertilizers that have jeopardized their crop yields and livelihoods.
Localization in Zimbabwe: A Critical Look at the Grand Bargain and Charter for Change
- Inter Press Service
HARARE, Oct 16 (IPS) - Localization has become a buzzword in international development, aiming to shift power and resources closer to the communities directly impacted by crises.
The Health of Gaza is Dependent on Humanitarian Pause
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 16 (IPS) - The next round of the polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, a major undertaking for health partners, began on October 14, as continuous attacks and strains whittle down the healthcare and humanitarian systems.
World Told Act Now or Face 136 Years of Hunger, Report Warns
- Inter Press Service
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Oct 15 (IPS) - World Food Day 2024. High levels of hunger will continue for another 136 years in many developing countries, according to a new report assessing global hunger.
Continued Airstrikes Threaten Civilians and Aid Workers in Lebanon
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 15 (IPS) - As Israel continues its siege on the southern borders of Lebanon, concerns among humanitarian organizations grow as the frequency of attacks rise. Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health reports that approximately 2,169 people have been killed and over 10,212 have been injured in the past year. Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon, Imran Riza, has described this conflict as one of the deadliest in recent memory.
UN Goal to End World-Wide Hunger by 2030 is Destined to Miss the Target
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 14 (IPS) - World Food Day 2024. A landmark report released last July by five UN agencies — the World Health Organization (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the World Food Programme (WFP) and the UN children's agency UNICEF — outlined the setbacks in fighting global hunger and warned that the world has fallen behind by more than 15 years in its relentless battle against food scarcities, with levels of undernourishment comparable to those in 2008-2009.
Building Resilience Against Climate Risks: The Transformative Role of Social Protection
- Inter Press Service
BANGKOK, Thailand, Oct 14 (IPS) - World Food Day 2024. While the impact of COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine on food system disruptions was widely covered, underlying food system vulnerabilities across Asia and the Pacific had been steadily growing long before these crises unfolded.
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