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Four Rare Snow Leopards Spotted Together on Pakistan’s Northern Peaks
- Inter Press Service
PESHAWAR, Apr 21 (IPS) - In a remarkable conservation achievement, four rare and elusive snow leopards have been spotted together in the rugged peaks of northern Pakistan, highlighting the success of the ongoing global efforts aimed at protecting this critically endangered species and preserving its fragile habitat.
Asia’s megacities at a crossroads as climate and population challenges grow
- UN News
Asia’s sprawling megacities – which are driving economic growth – face an uncertain future as rising temperatures, aging populations and unplanned urban development tests their resilience.
Challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples, ‘an affront to dignity and justice’
- UN News
Too many Indigenous people are still being excluded from decisions that directly affect their lands, territories, cultures, and the future of their communities, a top UN forum heard on Monday.
Syria is ‘brimming with hope and opportunity’: Senior UN aid official
- UN News
Now is the time to invest in Syria, and support people returning to the country and their communities, the outgoing UN Deputy Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Syria Crisis said on Monday.
Haiti faces ‘point of no return’ as gang violence fuels chaos
- UN News
Haiti is on the verge of “total chaos” as coordinated gang violence continues to escalate, threatening the State’s ability to maintain public order, the UN’s top envoy for the country warned on Monday.
UN chief hails Pope Francis as ‘a transcendent voice for peace’
- UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has joined the world in mourning the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday in Vatican City aged 88.
Sudan war: Hundreds of thousands flee renewed violence in North Darfur
- UN News
A mass wave of displacement in Sudan’s North Darfur state is pushing hundreds of thousands into precarious conditions far from lifesaving aid, as overstretched operations struggle to keep pace with the growing emergency.
UN chief urges ‘utmost restraint’ amid escalating violence in Yemen
- UN News
The UN Secretary-General has expressed grave concern over US airstrikes in and around Yemen’s port of Ra’s Isa this week, which reportedly resulted in scores of civilian casualties.
Haiti’s independence debt to France focus of debate at UN
- UN News
Two centuries to the day after France imposed a crippling debt on Haiti in exchange for its independence, a UN forum heard calls for the restitution of what has long been described as a “ransom” extorted under the threat of force from the Caribbean nation that still bears the scars of colonialism and slavery.
Hooves Vs. Habitats: Striking a Sustainable Balance Between Livestock and the Environment Is Crucial to Africa’s Future
- Inter Press Service
DAKAR, Senegal, Apr 18 (IPS) - In my country, Senegal, almost 70 percent of our land is used to graze livestock. Here and across Africa, pastoralists and livestock keepers sustain herding systems which are closely bound up with our landscapes and crucial to nationwide food security, economic growth, and ecological balance.
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