After more than 20 years of negotiations, the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies1 (the Agreement) has now entered into force. The Agreement prohibits WTO member states from subsidizing various unsustainable fishing practices, a practice estimated at US$22 billion a year worldwide.2 The United States accepted the Agreement on […]

K&L Gates has been recognised in 30 practice areas in The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2026 edition, with more than 65 lawyers recommended as leading practitioners. Published annually, the rankings highlight the UK’s leading lawyers providing essential practice guidance around laws and regulations in key jurisdictions. K&L Gates was ranked […]

Stop Criminalizing Indigenous Land Defenders in Ecuador Country Ecuador agnes Wed, 10/01/2025 – 13:55 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image En español  Cultural Survival condemns the violence perpetrated by the Ecuadorian government towards Indigenous Peoples peacefully resisting the high cost of living in the country and in defense of […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🧬 Scientists discovered genetic adaptations in the Turkana people that help them survive in harsh desert conditions. 🕒 The STC1 gene emerged during a period of increased aridity, highlighting rapid evolutionary response. 🌿 The Turkana lifestyle of livestock herding has influenced their genetic makeup, exemplifying gene-culture coevolution. […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Nuclear explosions and solar sails could revolutionize space travel, pushing spacecraft to near-light speeds. ⚠️ Launching thousands of nuclear charges poses significant technological and environmental challenges. 🎯 Precision is crucial; a minor error in sail orientation can lead to missing targets by billions of miles. 🤔 […]

Karuthal Project Amplifies Indigenous Voices for Disaster Preparedness in Wayanad Country India Diana Tue, 09/30/2025 – 11:24 Issues Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image By Bijo Thomas, Radio Mattoli Station Director The long-marginalized Indigenous communities in Kerala’s Wayanad District, India, are finding their voice through the Karuthal Project, […]

Tourism and Sustainable Transformation: Centering Indigenous Voices in Tourism Development Country Global agnes Sat, 09/27/2025 – 09:33 Issues Languages and Cultures Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image By Lucas Kasosi (Maasai, CS Fellow)   On September 27, the world celebrates World Tourism Day, an occasion established by the […]

The Arbitration Act 2025 (the Act) came into force on 1 August 2025 and will apply to arbitration proceedings commenced on or after that date. As reported in the December 2024 (40th Edition) of Arbitration World E-magazine, the aim of the new Act is to supplement the existing framework, enshrined in […]