World: EU migration and asylum deal must uphold our collective responsibility to protect children
11 April 2024 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCountry: World Source: UN Children’s Fund UNICEF calls for the principles of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, the European Convention on Human Rights, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child to be upheld in new pact.
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The US Must Address More Than LNG To Mitigate Climate Change
10 April 2024 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentLiquid Natural Gas tank at the port of Tacoma Washington, United States. Credit: Shutterstock By Philippe Benoit and Anne-Sophie CorbeauWASHINGTON DC, Apr 10 2024 (IPS) Earlier this year, the Biden administration paused action on pending approvals for U.S. liquefied natural gas exports to countries without a U.S. free-trade agreement, with […]
Read MoreSouthern Africa drought: Impacts on maize production
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentWith harvests of a key staple falling, some positive signs.
Read MoreThe Department of Treasury Releases Direct Pay Guidance on Clean Energy Tax Credits
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentThe Department of Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released regulations detailing how applicable entities (AEs) and electing entities (EEs) can utilize a new funding mechanism that allows a direct payment from the IRS for certain clean energy tax credits. These rules, enacted in the Inflation Reduction […]
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Carbon Markets Biased, Distorted, Undermined
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentBy Jomo Kwame SundaramKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Apr 9 2024 (IPS) Carbon dioxide emission taxes, prices and markets have been touted as key to stopping global heating. However, carbon markets have failed mainly because they favour the rich and powerful. Market solutions better? Mainstream economists believe the best way to check […]
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oPt: Six months of war leave Al-Shifa hospital in ruins, WHO mission reports
9 April 2024 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCountry: occupied Palestinian territory Source: World Health Organization Al-Shifa Hospital – once the largest and most important referral hospital in Gaza – is now an empty shell after the latest siege and access to health care in Gaza has become totally inadequate.
Read MoreK&L Gates Advises Gyrus Capital on Sale of Intellera Consulting to Accenture
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentThe Luxembourg office of global law firm K&L Gates has advised European investment firm Gyrus Capital on its agreement to sell Intellera Consulting, an Italian consultancy firm operating in the public administration and healthcare sectors to Accenture, which plans to enhance Italian public service organizations and transform their citizen services. […]
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In the Shadows of the Wars in Ukraine & Gaza, Iran and Russia are Growing Ever Closer
8 April 2024 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentDestruction in Gaza Strip. Credit: UNICEF/Hassan Islyeh Iran and Russia have labelled Western responses to the Gaza conflict as hypocritical, juxtaposing them with Western actions in other global conflicts, especially in Ukraine. By Hamidreza AziziBERLIN, Germany, Apr 8 2024 (IPS) Russia and Iran currently appear to be pulling firmly […]
Read MoreHaiti: Delivering assistance is more important than ever
7 April 2024 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCountry: Haiti Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs With nearly 5 million people suffering from food insecurity and 50 percent of health facilities closed or services disrupted, families continue to struggle to secure even the most basic necessities.
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Following Asian Countries’ Leads, Climate Action Opportunity for Developing Nations
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentAccording to the UN, renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, emit little to no greenhouse gases, are readily available and in most cases cheaper than coal, oil or gas. Credit: UN By Erik SolheimOSLO, Norway, Apr 6 2024 (IPS) In the deserts of Gujarat, something remarkable is happening. […]
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