Evans Njewa, on behalf of the Least Developed Countries Group, addresses the 71st GEF Council Meeting. Credit: IISD_ENB By IPS CorrespondentSAMARKAND, Jun 2 2026 (IPS) Bangladesh, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Niue, Senegal, Solomon Islands, Sudan, and Togo will receive over USD 67 million in new funding to help […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL đ Sustainability in the food industry: trends and solutions must confront a harsh fact â the sector can account for up to 40% of greenhouse gas emissions â so leaders should prioritize regenerative agriculture, precision farming and the strategic use of technology to align environmental health with […]
Read MoreMeet Our 2026 Indigenous Community Media Fund Grant Partners Country Global kevin.larrea Tue, 06/02/2026 – 03:22 Issues None Program 5 Main Image At Cultural Survival, we recognize the importance of Indigenous media as platforms through which Indigenous Peoples share their stories, struggles, knowledge, and visions for the future. This media […]
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A hospital in Kabul. Afghanistan faces an already dire shortage of female doctors as women medical graduates remain barred from taking the final exam required to practice medicine. Credti: Learning Together. By External SourceKABUL, Jun 1 2026 (IPS) While Afghanistan faces a serious shortage of female doctors, the countryâs Islamist […]
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The Eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) is currently taking place at the Congress Center of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Nearly 150 representatives from countries are participating in the week-long conference. Credit: Stella Paul/IPS By Stella PaulSAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, May 31 2026 (IPS) The 71st Council meeting of the Global Environment […]
Read MoreThe Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) issued a Final Order on 12 May 2026, establishing an electric distribution company (EDC) model tariff for the interconnection of âLarge Load Customersâ in response to the growth of data centers and other energy-intensive facilities across the Commonwealth.1Â The model tariff establishes guidelines for the […]
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By James Alix MichelVICTORIA, Seychelles, May 29 2026 (IPS) âAs record heat sweeps the world, the climate crisis is no longer a warning for the future, but a reality of the present.â James Alix Michel Last week, Western Europe found itself under a blistering heat dome, with temperatures soaring 10 […]
Read MoreCultural Survival Calls for Solidarity in the Face of Oil Threats Confronting Indigenous Peoples in the Ecuadorian Amazon Country Global agnes Fri, 05/29/2026 – 12:50 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image The Kichwa, Waorani, SĂĄpara, Andwa, Achuar, Shiwiar, and Shuar Indigenous Peoples in the Ecuadorian Amazon face grave threats […]
Read MoreThe KayapĂł (MáșœbĂȘngĂŽkre): People of The Water Source Country Brazil agnes Thu, 05/28/2026 – 12:22 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image By Maya Lazzaro (Quecha, CS Staff) In December 2025, in the cultural epicenter of New York City, where it has been said that more languages are spoken than […]
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LED street lights have been installed in the area around Hyderabad’s famous Necklace Road, a scenic boulevard in the heart of the city that curves around the Hussain Sagar Lake. Credit: Stella Paul/IPS By Stella PaulHYDERABAD, India, May 28 2026 (IPS) Ahead of the Eighth Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly […]
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