Colombia: UN and partners seek USD 1.59 billion for refugees, migrants from Venezuela and host communities
6 Desember 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCountries: Argentina, Aruba (The Netherlands), Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curaçao (The Netherlands), Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guyana, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Sources: International Organization for Migration, UN High Commissioner for Refugees The funds will support access to asylum […]
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Revolutionizing the Building Sector for Sustainable, Resilient Cities
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentThree programmes were announced at COP28 including a greening and forest partnership. This picture shows an example of landscaping for urban spaces and high-rises in Singapore. By Umar Manzoor ShahDUBAI, Dec 6 2023 (IPS) In the spirit of global cooperation and environmental commitment, COP 28 launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed […]
Read MoreFAO Asia-Pacific honours sustainability champions on World Soil Day 2023, but urges more action is needed
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today acknowledged two important global awards granted to experts working to preserve and enhance soil health in the Asia-Pacific region, while calling for further action to safeguard soils vital for our survival. The intrinsic interplay between soil and water, essential […]
Read MoreK&L Gates Adds Pair of Justice Department Lawyers in Washington, D.C., Office
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentWashington, D.C. – Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes US Department of Justice (DOJ) lawyers Varu Chilakamarri and Michael Culhane Harper as partners in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office. Chilakamarri joins K&L Gates’ Environment, Land, and Natural Resources practice, while Harper becomes a member of the White Collar Defense […]
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Treaty negotiations to reduce plastic waste are stuck in low gear
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentPhoto: Pixabay/TheDigitalArtist Plastic pollution has spread to Earth’s farthest reaches, with widespread effects on wildlife, the environment and human health. To curb this problem, U.N. member countries are negotiating a global treaty to reduce plastic pollution, which they aim to complete by the end of 2024. That effort is well underway. In September 2023, the U.N. Environment […]
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Electrifying Cooking: Decarbonizing Africa’s Electricity Grid Towards Net Zero
5 Desember 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentIn Africa, the average amount of time spent collecting firewood is 2.1 hours, which robs women and girls of hundreds of hours every year. Credit: Joyce Chimbi/IPS By Joyce ChimbiDUBAI, Dec 5 2023 (IPS) Across the African continent, many first-born children in poor and vulnerable households do not go to […]
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WFP pauses food distributions in northern areas of Yemen
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCountry: Yemen Source: World Food Programme Decision driven by limited funding and the absence of an agreement with the authorities on a smaller programme that matches available resources to the neediest families.
Read MoreBrussels Regulatory Brief: November 2023
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentAntitrust and Competition European Commission Approves Consolidation in the Ground Transportation Sector Subject to Remedies The companies are two global suppliers of signalling systems for mainline and urban railway networks. The US$1.8 billion transaction was announced in August 2021 (Transaction). The Transaction was initially notified to the European Commission (Commission) […]
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From ‘Peak Oil’ to ‘Peak Energy’? … and Why It Matters
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentFossil fuels require recurring new exploration and development expenditures, while renewables are inherently self-replenishing. Credit: Bigstock By Philippe BenoitWASHINGTON DC, Dec 4 2023 (IPS) The International Energy Agency now projects oil, gas, and coal use will all peak this decade. This constitutes a dramatic shift from the last 150 years when […]
Read MoreCGIAR and partners launch Innovation Sprint on Gender and Climate Action
4 Desember 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentDecember 3, 2023, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). CGIAR and partners have committed US$31 million over four years (2023-2027) to ensure that climate innovations in agrifood systems are designed to work for women and rolled out in ways that address underlying gender inequalities. Together with 20 partners, CGIAR launched the AIM […]
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