News headlines in 2022, page 11

NEW YORK, Dec 13 (IPS) - The African women and Girls were deeply concerned about the lack of commitment by UNFCCC Parties as climate change continues to impact negatively on the continent victimizing more women and girls.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec 13 (IPS) - Calls for more government regulation and intervention are common during crises. But once the crises subside, pressures to reform quickly evaporate and the government is told to withdraw. New financial fads and opportunities are then touted, instead of long needed reforms.

The war in Ukraine is a “relentless humanitarian nightmare” said the UN chief on Tuesdaywarning that the death and destruction afflicting civilians there will take years to overcome, and rebuild.

Noticeable progress towards realizing the peace deal in South Sudan has occurred over the past three months, but more action is still needed under a new roadmap to transition, the Security Council heard on Tuesday.

Ten initiatives from around the globe, which together aim to restore more than 68 million hectares of land and coastlines, have been recognized by the UN for their role in preventing and reversing the degradation of natural habitats across the planet. 

In Somalia, a full-blown famine has been narrowly averted for now, but the hunger emergency has not gone away, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.

Global trade is set to reach almost $32 trillion this year, but inflation has reversed some of the gains made in recent months.

Amid rising humanitarian needs worldwide, the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, on Tuesday launched a $1.2 billion appeal to support 66 million women, girls and young people in 65 countries affected by crisis. 

VERACRUZ, Mexico, Dec 12 (IPS) - By 2025, the state-owned Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) should comply with Mexican regulations to produce clean fuels, including marine ones, but there’s an obstacle: Mexico lacks a plan for the development of cleaner marine fuels.

PORTLAND, USA, Dec 12 (IPS) - It’s time to step up, speak out and object to antisemitism. Antisemitic remarks, behavior and events cannot continue to be swept under the rugunethically edited for political media consumption, or ignored in hopes that they will simply go away.