Global IssuesNews headlines for “Free Trade and Globalization”, page 3
Cities Will Be Hit Hardest By Climate Change, UN Report Warns
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 07 (IPS) - Cities are in a unique position, simultaneously the biggest emitters of greenhouse gasses and the most affected areas of the greenhouse effect. As a new UN report shows that rapid urbanization and industrialization have adverse effects on the environment, causing a rise in sea levels, prolonged rainfalls and flooding, and an increase in overall temperature. The coastal areas that cities most often inhabit face the brunt of these effects, with marginalized populations being the most vulnerable.
Rebuilding beyond bricks: World Urban Forum focuses on housing, community support in war-torn cities
- UN News
Delegates discussed a complicated urban development issue at the World Urban Forum on Tuesday: What is needed to safeguard residents and guarantee they have access to housing and basic services when war breaks out in a city crowded with people and critical infrastructure?
Hustle Culture Emerges in Benin in Face of High Graduate Unemployment
- Inter Press Service
COTONOU, Nov 07 (IPS) - At just 11 years old, with a heavy heart, Louis peered up at his parents and said goodbye. He was leaving his small village in northern Benin to live with his uncle in Parakou, where the schools were better. Ever since, Louis has continued to make sacrifices to pursue a strong education and a better life.
World Inequality Still Rising Despite Some Convergence
- Inter Press Service
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov 06 (IPS) - Despite earlier income convergence among nations, many low-income countries (LICs) and people are falling further behind. Worse, the number of poor and hungry has been increasing again after declining for decades.
Brazil Promotes a Freer Global Biofuels Market
- Inter Press Service
RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 05 (IPS) - Holding this year's presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) large industrial and emerging economies is allowing Brazil to push forward the dream of creating a global biofuels market without the current trade barriers.
Mexican Cooperative Promotes Energy Transition on Indigenous Lands
- Inter Press Service
MEXICO CITY, Nov 05 (IPS) - What started as a broad attempt to allow women to live a more dignified life, an indigenous women's organization, Masehual Siuamej Mosenyolchicauani, now aims to solve environmental and climate problems that others have created.What began as a search for fair prices for indigenous handicrafts in 1985 has evolved into a women's organisation in Mexico that promotes climate justice while advocating for land and environmental rights.
‘Tons of Ideas!’: World Urban Forum in Cairo hears calls for youth-led solutions to urban challenges
- UN News
Young people gathered in Cairo for the World Urban Forum led calls on Tuesday for action to ease the housing crisis impacting billions globally, and to boost local action – especially youth-led urban development movements – to secure resilient and environmentally just cities.
‘It all starts at home’: global UN forum opens in Cairo to rethink urban development
- UN News
On Monday, thousands of delegates joined United Nations representatives gathered in Cairo to kick off the twelfth edition of the World Urban Forum (WUF12), which will bring together voices from all over Africa and beyond to define the future of sustainable urban development.
Carbon markets could boost climate action in least developed countries
- UN News
While carbon markets have played a limited role in boosting sustainable development for the world’s least developed economies, a new report from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) shows that stronger domestic laws, regulations, and monitoring could pay big dividends.
Is India Phasing Out Fossil Fuels Fast Enough To Achieve Its Emission Targets?
- Inter Press Service
NEW DELHI, Nov 04 (IPS) - While India continues to rely heavily on coal, the south Asian economic giant is also aggressively pushing renewable energy production, especially after the costs of renewable energy production have fallen drastically in recent years around the world.
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