Turkish Writer Pinar Selek Faces Her Fifth Life Sentence
23 Maret 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentPinar Selek, a Turkish writer, is the victim of one of the most Kafkaesque trials in Turkey’s history. Credit: Juantxo Egaña/IPS By Karlos ZurutuzaBIARRITZ, France, Mar 23 2023 (IPS) The woman we’re meeting in a house on the outskirts of Biarritz -800 kilometres southwest of Paris- is a university professor, […]
Read MoreCapacity strengthening program: Building stronger agrifood trade links in the BIMSTEC region
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentKey takeaways from the recent event organized by IFPRI South Asia and Research and Information System for Developing Countries.
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The world is off-track to meet Iis Sustainable Water Goal by 2030, UN water experts warn
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCountries: Afghanistan, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Haiti, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Micronesia (Federated States of), Niger, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Vanuatu, World, Yemen Source: United Nations University 3 out of 4 people currently live in water-insecure […]
Read MoreAfrica looks to debt-for-climate swaps to finance action
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentAfrican leaders are looking at debt-for-climate swaps to reduce untenable international debt levels by agreeing to climate action and commitments, a strategy that could prove a win-win for both the continent’s hardest-hit nations as well as an entire planet that relies on the forests of Gabon and the biodiversity of […]
Read MoreJournée mondiale de l’eau: Coopération pour accélérer le changement
22 Maret 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentLa Journée mondiale de l’eau 2023 (22 mars) vise à « Accélérer le changement » grâce aux partenariats et à la coopération.
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More than 140 NGOs call for parties to Yemen conflict to restore and renew truce and build lasting peace
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCountry: Yemen Sources: ACTED, Action Contre la Faim France, Action for Humanity, Adventist Development and Relief Agency International, CARE, Caritas, Danish Refugee Council, Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion, International Rescue Committee, INTERSOS, Islamic Relief, MedGlobal, Mercy Corps, Norwegian People’s Aid, Norwegian Refugee Council, Oxfam, People in Need, Polish Humanitarian […]
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Black Sea Grain Initiative: Russia Reluctantly Agrees to a Two-Month Extension
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentBlack Sea Grain Initiative has been renewed – for now. Credit: Ihor Oinua/Unsplash By Alexander Kozul-WrightGENEVA, Mar 22 2023 (IPS) Given the complex interplay between geopolitics and financial markets, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 sent shockwaves across the global economy. Admittedly, the implications both within and between countries […]
Read MoreLitigation Minute: Ethylene Oxide—Insurance Coverage Considerations
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN A MINUTE OR LESS As the number of ethylene oxide (EO) lawsuits has risen in recent years, so have disputes regarding the obligation of insurers to defend and indemnify defendant policyholders from such liabilities. Companies that are targets or potential targets for EO lawsuits […]
Read MoreUN human rights office gravely concerned extreme violence continuing to spiral out of control in Haiti
21 Maret 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCountry: Haiti Source: UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Since the beginning of the year, up to 15 March, a total of 531 people were killed, 300 injured and 277 kidnapped in gang-related incidents that took place mainly in the capital, Port-au-Prince.
Read More40 Years of Learning: Nepal Irrigation Systems
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentRevisiting Nepal’s farmer-managed irrigation systems.
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