2026 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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A mother and her child stand in the wreckage of their destroyed home in Toamasina, Madagascar, following a devastating cyclone. Credit: UNICEF/Tsiory Ny Aina Andriantsoarana By Oritro KarimUNITED NATIONS, Oct 9 2026 (IPS) New figures from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) project that the impending 2026-2027 El Niño cycle […]
Read MoreA recent amendment to the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) may bring some relief to companies confronted with demand letters and lawsuits challenging the deployment of third-party software on websites and apps. On 30 September 2026, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 690 (SB 690), an amendment that […]
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The ban hinders journalists’ access to information and particularly affects female journalists, who fear it will further undermine their employment prospects. Credit: Learning Together. By External SourceKABUL, Oct 8 2026 (IPS) It has become difficult for Afghan journalists to obtain information from the authorities, who are permitted to use smartphones […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates LLP advised Haelan Capital Partners LLC in its acquisition of NuView Health, a technology-enabled virtual care provider serving hospital systems and provider groups. The transaction represents the first investment for Haelan Capital, a private equity firm focused on healthcare services businesses operating at the intersection […]
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Protecting the Next Generations: Indigenous and Local Perspectives on the Future of Tailings Governance webinar image agnes Wed, 10/07/2026 – 11:24 Webinar Link https://vimeo.com/1233778319 webinar date Wed, 10/07/2026 – 11:24
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The effects of torture and ill-treatment seen on Oleksandr Savov, a Ukrainian marine who took part in the defence of Mariupol after his release from Russian captivity. Credit: Anastasiia Savova By Ed HoltBRATISLAVA, Oct 7 2026 (IPS) More than 60 Ukrainian organisations have issued an appeal to the World Health […]
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