Maryam Al-Misnad (front centre), Minister of State for International Cooperation in Qatar, during the Women Leaders Forum in Awaza. Credit: Joyce Chimbi/IPS By Joyce ChimbiAWAZA, Turkmenistan, Aug 7 2025 (IPS) “Progress towards gender equality and equity remains uneven and far too slow. One in four women in landlocked developing countries […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL 🧊 Scientists discovered a hidden ecosystem beneath the frozen surface of Lake Enigma in Antarctica. 🔬 Advanced technologies revealed a layer of fresh water teeming with diverse microbial life forms. ❄️ The nearby Amorphous Glacier replenishes the lake, sustaining this vibrant aquatic world. 🌍 Findings challenge assumptions […]
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Traditional crop varieties, or landraces, help develop more nutritious, climate-resilient crops. Copyright @FAO Ashiya Noorani By Yurdi YasmiROME, Aug 6 2025 (IPS) Across continents and cultures, seeds and plants hold more than the promise of a harvest—they carry the wisdom of generations, the hopes of communities, and the keys to […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL ✨ Scientists at Zhejiang University have developed a new type of self-cleaning glass using electric fields. 🔍 The glass can remove up to 98% of particles without water or chemicals, using minimal energy. 🌿 It not only cleans but also prevents new dust from settling, offering a […]
Read MoreBuilding on our recent coverage of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Department of Energy (DOE) NEPA reforms, three additional federal agencies have now announced sweeping updates to their NEPA procedures. The US Department of Transportation (DOT), US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), and Department of the Interior (DOI) have […]
Read MoreSydney – Global law firm K&L Gates welcomes Annalie Mitchelson as a partner in its Tax practice. Mitchelson joins the firm’s Sydney office from Deloitte Legal, where she also served as a partner. With over 20 years of tax and legal experience gained in government and large private practice, Mitchelson […]
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By External SourceAug 5 2025 (IPS-Partners) Artificial Intelligence is changing how we live, learn, work – and who gets heard. It holds promise for humanity but, without safeguards, it risks becoming a new tool of domination. For Indigenous Peoples, the stakes are not abstract – they are ancestral, material, […]
Read MoreFamily Offices: Stewards of Long-Term Capital Family offices, which manage the assets and affairs of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, are uniquely positioned to embrace sustainability. Free from quarterly reporting pressures and shareholder activism, they can adopt a multi-generational perspective, allowing for investments that prioritize long-term impact over short-term gains. These offices […]
Read MoreMeet Our 2025 Keepers of the Earth Fund Grant Partners Revitalizing Arts and Strengthening Indigenous Languages Country Global agnes Tue, 08/05/2025 – 12:24 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image The Keepers of the Earth Fund (KOEF) is proud to announce our 2025 partnerships with Indigenous communities. At Cultural Survival, […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL 🌍 Researchers at the University of Southern California have developed an AI model to combat climate change by focusing on carbon-neutral concrete. 🔍 The AI, named Allegro-FM, can simulate over four billion atoms in real time, vastly exceeding traditional simulation capabilities. 🏗️ This innovative concrete formulation allows […]
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