Satellite image of the Strait of Hormuz. Credit WikiMedia By UN WomenGENEVA, Oct 13 2026 (IPS) An additional 11.7 million women and girls could face food insecurity by the end of 2026, as the escalation in the Middle East and disruption to the Strait of Hormuz drive up food prices […]
Read MoreEmpowering Indigenous Youth: Livelihoods, Resilience, and Cultural Stewardship Country Namibia Thailand agnes Tue, 10/13/2026 – 10:02 Issues Languages and Cultures Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image By Georges Theodore Dougnon (Dogon, CS Staff) Across Indigenous communities, young leaders are creating opportunities that connect sustainable livelihoods with the protection […]
Read MoreOn 2 October 2026, Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), published the first version of its FAQ on tokenisation (FAQ), addressing the tokenisation of investment funds: the digital representation of assets on distributed ledgers, or the issuance of traditional asset classes in tokenised form so […]
Read MoreLondon – Global law firm K&L Gates welcomes Justin Salkeld to its London office as a partner in its global Real Estate practice. He was previously at Baker McKenzie, where he was head of the London real estate practice. Salkeld was also previously a partner with K&L Gates in London […]
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By Frans ViljoenPRETORIA, South Africa, Oct 12 2026 (IPS) The awarding of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to distinguished South African jurist and international judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay is about more than just the recognition of an exceptional individual in the global fight for justice. Navi Pillay-Credit: UN Photo/Mark Garten […]
Read More2026 Elections and COP31: What’s Ahead for Indigenous Peoples in Brazil? Country Brazil agnes Fri, 10/09/2026 – 16:43 Issues Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image Brazil will arrive at COP31 after an election that strengthened political forces historically opposed to Indigenous territorial rights. What does this mean for forests, […]
Read MoreBest Law Firms™ – Germany has recognised global law firm K&L Gates with 14 first-tier practice rankings and 33 rankings overall. The practices in which the firm received first-tier rankings are: Asset Finance Law – Hessen Banking and Finance Law – Hessen Corporate Law – Bayern, Berlin Intellectual Property Law […]
Read MoreTrees play a vital role in regulating the climate One of the most important environmental functions of trees is their ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Through photosynthesis, trees capture CO₂ and use it to grow, storing carbon in their trunks, branches, roots, and surrounding soils. This natural […]
Read MoreCultural Survival Supports Indigenous Peoples Affected by the Earthquake Emergency in Colombia Country Colombia agnes Fri, 10/09/2026 – 14:34 Issues Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image On August 10, 2026, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, with the departments of Risaralda, Valle del Cauca, Chocó, and Caldas among the […]
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