Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

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Published on: 13 Jan, 2021

Climate & Environment

Heavy floods in Malaysia

High tides in some coastal areas are exacerbating flood conditions.

Published on: 3 March, 2022

UN PLASTICS TREATY

U.N. member states are hoping to agree on a full treaty within the next two years.

Published on: 2 March, 2022

United Nations Environment Assembly

Negotiations are being held February 28-March 2 hosted by the UN Environment Programme, which brings together representatives of the 193 Member States, businesses, civil society ..

Published on: 1 March, 2022

The UN’s climate report

The release of the report comes as environment officials from around the world meet in Nairobi at the United Nations Environment Assembly to begin talks ..

Published on: 28 February, 2022

Madagascar cyclone aftermath

The area was hit by cyclone Batsirai in early February, which left more than 124 people dead and displaced around 143,000.

Published on: 24 February, 2022

Global wildfires

The publication calls on governments to adopt a new ‘Fire Ready Formula,’ with two-thirds of spending devoted to planning, prevention, preparedness, and recovery, with one-third ..

Published on: 24 February, 2022

Peru oil spill impact

While the company says they hope to finish clean-up by the end of March, fishermen don’t see a solution in the near future.

Published on: 20 February, 2022

Mexico/Climate/ John Kerry visit

On Monday, the U.S. State Department said Kerry will aim to increase cooperation on the climate crisis, including expanding renewable power generation, combating methane pollution, ..

Published on: 9 February, 2022

20% less ice in the world’s glaciers

The study found less ice in some regions and more ice in others, with the overall result that there is less glacial ice worldwide

Published on: 7 February, 2022

Fukushima nuclear plant

The nuclear site was hit by the earthquake and tsunami in 2011, causing a triple meltdown

Published on: 27 January, 2022

Tonga tsunami relief

More naval vessels from Australia, New Zealand, and Britain are en route

Published on: 24 January, 2022