COP27 begins a ‘new era to do things differently’, UN climate change chief declares as pivotal conference gets underway
The UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt, should shift the world towards implementation of previously agreed plans to tackle humanity’s greatest challenge,...
Pacific Islands: Climate Finance Action a Priority at COP27
Sydney, Nov 05 (IPS) – Today, the window of opportunity for scaled-up global climate action to prevent disastrous global warming and build resilience in...
Climate change much deadlier than cancer in some places, UNDP data shows
The impact of climate change on health if carbon emissions remain high, could be up to twice as deadly as cancer in some parts...
Warring factions in Yemen are being urged to extend a UN-mediated truce following reports of deaths and injuries of civilians from sniper attacks and...
People affected by leprosy should be fully recognized as persons with disabilities, both at the national and global levels, a UN independent human rights...
Sweden should step up efforts to fight systemic racism and focus on strategies to restore trust between police and minority groups, said a UN...
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) launched “an unprecedented number” of cruise and ballistic missiles over the course of just 48 hours this...
BRUSSELS, Nov 04 (IPS) – For 10 days in November, the world’s diplomatic attention will largely be focused on three major diplomatic meetings in...
COP 15: Its Time to Decide on a Future
MONTREAL, Canada, Nov 04 (IPS) – It is no secret that humankind’s past actions have accelerated the deterioration of ecosystems, negatively impacting our economies,...
Revealed: Rich Countries Miserably’ Fall Below Their Climate Promises, Further Indebt the Poor
MADRID, Nov 04 (IPS) – Just a few days ahead of the UN Climate Conference (COP27) in Egypt (6-18 November), new revelations show how...
A new treatment could restore some mobility in people paralyzed by strokes 
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This robot automatically tucks its limbs to squeeze through spaces 
Greta Thunberg’s new book urges the world to take climate action now