News headlines for “Geopolitics”, page 1082
New Poll Highlights Need for Reform in the Middle East
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec 14 (IPS) - A new public opinion survey undertaken in six Arab countries, Iran, and Turkey finds that people are more likely to blame "corrupt, repressive, and unrepresentative governments" and "religious figures and groups promoting extremist ideas and/or incorrect religious interpretations" for the rise of violent groups like al-Qaeda and the Islamic State than they are to blame "anger at the United States."
Emulating the US Opposed by the US
- Inter Press Service
ROME, Dec 14 (IPS) - The US once led the post-war global effort against hunger and food insecurity, but corporate influence on government trade negotiators now seek to prevent other countries from using some of the very measures it pioneered.
Pacific Islands’ Marine Reserve: Safe Haven for Depleted Tuna and New Holiday Spot
- Inter Press Service
KOROR, Palau, Dec 14 (IPS) - President Tommy Remengesau Jr. of the Pacific island nation of Palau has cemented a legacy as the world's most effective protector of marine life by creating a giant marine reserve that will directly benefit his people through increasing tourism and securing its food supply, scientists say.
Paris Delivers Historic Climate Treaty, but Leaves Gender Untouched
- Inter Press Service
PARIS, Dec 13 (IPS) - After 2 weeks of intense negotiations, on Saturday evening, the 21st UN climate conference (COP21) in Paris finally delivered a historic agreement that, for the first time, promises to keep the global warming under 2 degrees Celsius. The treaty, consisting 31 pages and signed by by 196 countries, include the big five steps of climate action:
Paris Delivers the Promised Climate Deal to Resounding Cheer and Applause
- Inter Press Service
PARÃS, Dec 13 (IPS) - The impossible was made possible. Governments from 195 countries around the world emerged here with the first universal agreement to cut greenhouse gases emissions and reduce the negative impacts of climate change.
Climate Change and Women Across Three Continents
- Inter Press Service
PARIS, Dec 12 (IPS) - The link between women in climate change is a cross-cutting issue that deserves greater recognition at climate negotiations. It is pervasive, touching everything; from health and agriculture to sanitation and education.
Hidden Hunger, Hidden Danger <br> <em>Access to generic vitamin and mineral supplements in developing countries constrained by trade rules</em>
- Inter Press Service
ROME, Dec 11 (IPS) - The latest estimates are that over two billion people in the world suffer some micronutrient deficiencies, often referred to as "hidden hunger." The main sustainable solution is to ensure adequate public health interventions, including clean water, sanitation and hygiene as well as healthy, diverse diets for all.
What is at Stake in the World Trade Organization Conference in Nairobi
- Inter Press Service
GENEVA, Dec 11 (IPS) - The Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is now just a few days away, from 15 to 18 December in Nairobi.
2016: The Forthcoming Adjustment Shock
- Inter Press Service
GENEVA, Dec 10 (IPS) - Analysis of the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) expenditure projections for 187 countries between 2005 and 2020 reveals that there have been two distinct phases of government spending patterns since the onset of the global economic crisis.
Cities Emerge as Urgent Climate Solution at COP21
- Inter Press Service
PARIS, France, Dec 10 (IPS) - As the climate conference advances into its final stages amid the colossal challenge of having 195 countries agree on a single and unified global policy on climate change, urban areas appear a a different issue but complementary solution for all.
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