Photo: Pixabay/ksa61011 The need for climate change solutions grows increasingly dire as extreme weather events continue wreaking havoc on nations and populations worldwide. Many societies have dipped below poverty levels, lacking access to essentials for survival, such as shelter, food, clothing, water and sanitation. In some regions, poor infrastructure has […]
Read MoreThe Irish Examiner published an op-ed by John Whelan on food prices. He writes that Ireland’s food and drink exporters are thinking about where things will stand in 2023. The rampant increase in exports last year as reported by Bord Bia was mainly driven by the sector pushing up prices.
Read MoreCountry: Madagascar Source: Médecins Sans Frontières More than a quarter of the population in the Vatovavy-Fitovinany and Atsimo-Atsinanana regions are currently experiencing acute food insecurity after harvests were destroyed in last year’s cyclones.
Read MoreThe rapid decline of insects is caused by multiple factors including climate change and agriculture, increases in the usage of insecticides and herbicides, deforestation, urbanization, and light pollution. Credit: Zadie Neufville/IPS By Esther NgumbiURBANA, Illinois, USA, Jan 27 2023 (IPS) Recently, the United States Department of Agriculture granted a conditional […]
Read MoreKonflik lahan dan sumber daya alam yang terjadi di Indonesia menyebabkan kerugian secara materil maupun immateril. Konflik yang muncul umumnya karena adanya tumpang tindih penguasaan dan pemanfaatan sumber daya alam. Salah satu alternatif penyelesaian konflik lahan adalah melalui upaya mediasi. Dalam proses mediasi, para mediator bertugas sebagai pihak ketiga yang […]
Read MoreWhen companies are embroiled in a dispute, what they want are justice and efficiency. Otherwise, justice delayed is justice denied. On 12 January 2023, the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) launched a model clause to aid parties in designating the SICC as the supervisory court to hear arbitration-related applications. The […]
Read MoreClimate scientists and policy advocates often lament the disdain and denial they encounter during science communication efforts meant to engage the public. It may come as no surprise that, according to British researchers, the reason for why people hold strong negative attitudes about science, in spite of relevant evidence, is […]
Read MoreThe loss of soil fertility means that land is now less productive and many cereals, vegetables and fruits are not as rich in vitamins and nutrients as they were 70 years ago. Credit: Paul Virgo/IPS By Paul VirgoROME, Jan 26 2023 (IPS) In a wiser world, the term ‘treating someone […]
Read MoreCountry: Somalia Source: World Health Organization About 6.4 million people face water shortages and poor sanitation and 1.8 million children are likely to suffer acute malnutrition – a combination of which boosts the likelihood of cholera infections.
Read MoreWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN A MINUTE OR LESS As we enter into 2023, our team is focused on our own list of resolutions. Like traditional goals for the new year, our priorities revolve around well-being, productivity, and personal growth: the well-being of our clients, productivity of our practice […]
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