Progress on methane emissions by energy companies, but numbers still don’t add up: UNEP
Over 80 oil and gas companies across the world have committed to measuring and reducing their methane emissions, the second biggest driver of global...
Security Council debates Russian withdrawal from crucial Ukraine grain deal
The landmark agreement to export grain and related foodstuffs from Ukraine must be kept alive amid the ongoing war and the global cost of...
DR Congo: Guterres ‘deeply concerned’ by resurgence of fighting between Government troops and M23
The UN Secretary-General has expressed deep concern over the uptick in fighting between Government troops in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and M23 rebels...
‘Act Local to Go Global’ provides universal theme for World Cities Day
The actions cities take locally to create a sustainable world will reverberate globally, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday, underlining the need to...
Global jobs market set to deteriorate amid Ukraine war shocks: ILO
The outlook for global labour markets has worsened in recent months and if current trends continue, vacancies will grow more scarce while global jobs...
Farm-Kids-Turned-Scientists Give Back on the Climate-Crisis Front Line
ROME, Oct 31 (IPS) – Dr Alice Karanja knows from personal experience the tough choices the climate crisis is putting people before in the...
Insect swarms might generate as much electric charge as storm clouds
You might feel a spark when you talk to your crush, but living things don’t require romance to make electricity. A study published October...
Wind turbines could help capture carbon dioxide while providing power
Wind turbines could offer a double whammy in the fight against climate change. Besides harnessing wind to generate clean energy, turbines may help to...
Russian Dispute Over Drones Threaten to Escalate World Food Crisis
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 31 (IPS) – A war of words between Russia on the one hand, and the US, Britain, France and Germany on...
A Tale of Cities
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 31 (IPS) – For decades, urban practitioners have failed to consider the needs of women in city decision-making and planning. Imagine...
If the UN COP17 Is Serious About Biodiversity, It Needs to Follow the Money 
‘Prioritize Social Inclusion as Rapid Transformations Risk Leaving Millions Behind’ 
Finding Silver Linings Amid Haze of Climatic Uncertainty 
Could your brain data be used against you? UN calls for limits on neurotechnology