In the global conversation about decarbonization, the focus often rests on policy frameworks, carbon markets, and renewables. Yet a large share of emissions in natural-gas production still arises from operational habits that have remained unchanged for decades: flaring during well testing, methane leakage from field infrastructure, corrosion-driven failures, and inefficient energy use. […]
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By CIVICUSDec 19 2025 (IPS) CIVICUS discusses climate displacement and Tuvalu’s future with Kiali Molu, a former civil servant at Tuvalu’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and currently a PhD candidate at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji and the University of Bergen in Norway. His research focuses […]
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Joyce Msuya (right at table), United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, briefs the Security Council meeting on the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine. Credit: UN Photo/Manuel Elías By Oritro KarimUNITED NATIONS, Dec 18 2025 (IPS) In recent weeks, the Russo-Ukrainian War has […]
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Di banyak ruang konflik, lembaga penyelenggara penanganan konflik dan lembaga mediasi dikenal sebagai penengah yang netral, imparsial, dan independen. Nilai-nilai ini bukan sekadar jargon, melainkan fondasi yang menjaga kepercayaan para pihak. Namun, di tengah dunia yang berubah cepat dan penuh ketidakpastian, satu pertanyaan penting muncul: apakah menjadi penengah saja masih […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates has advised the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Syria on the landmark redevelopment of Damascus International Airport, a flagship national infrastructure initiative and a key symbol of Syria’s reintegration and modernization efforts. This transformative project, valued at US$4 billion, represents one of the […]
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Credit: Hivos By Job Muriithi and Winny NyawiraDec 17 2025 (IPS) Efforts to combat climate change too often sideline the very communities hit hardest by the crisis and who have contributed the least to it. This injustice was the core idea of the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) program. […]
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know in a Minute or Less In litigation, everything comes down to evidence—what you can prove, what you can verify, and what holds up under scrutiny. The same principle now applies to artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in legal practice. The critical questions are not about whether […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates advised the joint venture Therme Horizon, a company owned by Therme Group and CVC Capital Partners, on the acquisition of the thermal baths in Sinsheim, Black Forest, and Titisee. With this transaction, Therme Horizon is taking over the three locations from the Josef Wund Foundation, […]
Read MoreNew Handbook for Filing Complaints Against Harmful Business Practices Country Global agnes Tue, 12/16/2025 – 14:04 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image A practical guide for Indigenous Peoples on using the OECD Guidelines to protect their rights. Indigenous Peoples worldwide face increasing threats from large-scale resource extraction, agribusiness, and […]
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Sahrawi refugees walk near the Awserd Refugee Camp in the Tindouf Province of Algeria. Credit: UN Photo/Evan Schneider By Umar Manzoor ShahSRINAGAR, India, Dec 16 2025 (IPS) The global refugee system is entering a period of deep strain. The delivery of protection and assistance is undergoing a transformation due to […]
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