Bamboo can help us fight both climate change and poverty

28 Januari 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 Comment

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 […]

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John Whelan: Food and drink inflation bolstered but year ahead looks bleak (Irish Examiner) 

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The 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.

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Malnutrition in Madagascar spikes in the wake of climate shocks

27 Januari 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 Comment

Country: 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.

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The Value of Insects: Why We Must Act Now to Protect Them

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The 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 […]

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Save the date: Teknik Memfasilitasi Perundingan dalam Proses Mediasi Penanganan Konflik Lahan dan Sumber Daya Alam

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Konflik 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 […]

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Singapore International Commercial Court Issues: Model Clause for International Arbitration-Related Litigation

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When 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 […]

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Science communication: Bridging the gaps in what people think they know

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Climate 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 […]

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As the Climate Crisis Bites, Soil Needs Doctors Too

26 Januari 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 Comment

The 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 […]

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Somalia launches campaign to vaccinate one million people against cholera

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Country: 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.

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Litigation Minute: New Year’s (Dispute) Resolutions

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WHAT 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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