Climate change made catastrophic floods in Libya ‘far more likely’

24 September 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 Comment

Countries: Libya, World Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies The disaster in Derna should be a wake up call for the world to fulfill the commitment on reducing emissions, to ensure climate adaptation funding and tackle the issues of loss and damage, said IFRC.

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Plastic on the pitch: Artificial turf leads to marine pollution

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Artificial turf covers the field at sporting venues across the world, with some 1,200 to 1,400 new installations across the European Union each year, according to researchers in Spain. What they’ve discovered is that the plastic fibers on the pitch, from which the turf is made, are a significant source […]

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Modern Slavery Statement

23 September 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 Comment

K&L Gates presents our third Modern Slavery Statement (the Statement) made pursuant to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (the Act) in respect of K&L Gates – ABN 81 310 965 026 (K&L Gates or Reporting Entity), a mandatory reporting entity under the Act, and its controlled entities. We are […]

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European politicians ‘have a moral obligation’ to tackle air pollution

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Photo: Pexels/Moy Caro European politicians have “a clear and absolute moral responsibility” to tackle chronic levels of air pollution on the continent as toxic air is taking a toll on people’s health. This is according to Maria Neira, director of the World Health Organization’s Department of Environment, Climate Change and […]

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New WHO analysis confirms world seeing an upsurge of cholera

22 September 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 Comment

Countries: Afghanistan, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Nigeria, Somalia, Syrian Arab Republic, World Source: World Health Organization Cases reported to WHO in 2022 were more than double those in 2021. Afghanistan, Cameroon, DRC, Malawi, Nigeria, Somalia, Syrian–have each reported over 10 000 suspected/confirmed cases.

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Wakati Ni Sasa: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Community Tourism in Sagala and Rakhasi

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Wakati Ni Sasa: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Community Tourism in Sagala and Rakhasi Country Kenya agnes Fri, 09/22/2023 – 12:40 Issues Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image By Peter Kinyanjui (Gikuyu) Nestled in the majestic Sagala Hills, a community of mountain and plains dwellers graces the foothills […]

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Informal trade: Insights from Phansidewa at the India-Bangladesh border

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Documenting a shifting landscape of commerce.

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UN Meets on Effective Responses to Loss and Damage Ahead of COP28

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The aftermath of the flood in the Libyan city of Derna. Credit: UNHCR/Ahmed Al Houdiri T By Joyce ChimbiNAIROBI, Sep 22 2023 (IPS) African countries are increasingly in the eye of deadly climate-induced disasters. Recent devastating extreme events include intense shattering earthquakes in Morocco, followed shortly by catastrophic floods in […]

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Some “Serious” Developments in Defamation Law

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In 2021, one of the most significant changes to Australian defamation legislation, in most states and territories (save for Western Australia and the Northern Territory), was the introduction of a “serious harm” threshold to the defamation laws in effect. It is now the case in those jurisdictions that a plaintiff […]

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K&L Gates Welcomes Frankfurt Litigation Partner

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Frankfurt – Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has added Dr. Daniel Flore as a partner in its Litigation practice. Flore joins K&L Gates from Hogan Lovells LLP. Flore concentrates his practice on litigation before state courts and arbitration tribunals, with a particular focus on finance and corporate law disputes. He advises clients in BaFin […]

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