The world is “a long way off” from meeting the goals of the landmark Paris Agreement on Climate Change, the President of the crucial...
A UN-backed initiative aims to turn the tide on marine litter, in line with the global development goal on conserving and sustainably using the...
The “mere presence” of landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) can “stall development and shatter stability”, the UN chief told...
COVID-19 equitable vaccine scheme reaches more than 100 countries and economies
More than 100 countries and economies have now received COVID-19 vaccines through the UN-partnered equitable coronavirus-busting scheme, COVAX. Read the full story, “COVID-19 equitable...
Clash of Cultures Is it Real or a Smokescreen?
AMSTERDAM/ROME, Apr 08 (IPS) – The notion of “Clash of Cultures” is most frequently used as a justification for anti-immigrant prejudice and, particularly in...
Ancient humans may have had apelike brains even after leaving Africa
Even after ancient humans took their first steps out of Africa, they still unexpectedly may have possessed brains more like those of great apes...
How matter’s hidden complexity unleashed the power of nuclear physics
Matter is a lush tapestry, woven from a complex assortment of threads. Diverse subatomic particles weave together to fabricate the universe we inhabit. But...
Travel restrictions during the COVID pandemic have been particularly hard on refugees and migrants who move out of necessity, stranding millions from home, the UN migration agency, IOM, said on Thursday. Read the full story,...
Overcoming COVID-19: World Leaders Must Finance a More Equal World to Beat Pandemics
GENEVA, Apr 08 (IPS) – The writer is Executive Director of UNAIDS and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations.Leaders at this year’s World Bank/IMF Spring...
The Invisible Women in Energy: Biomass Producers Who Deserve More Recognition
WASHINGTON DC, Apr 08 (IPS) – As the world looks to address issues of gender equity, development and climate change, the importance of increasing...
The grass beneath our feet: Why rangelands matter 
Former rebel fighters join campaign against Ebola in the DR Congo 
900 obstacles and counting: West Bank families trapped as aid access shrinks 
‘Ebola is winning’: Epidemic now killing one person every 30 minutes