News headlines for “Natural Disasters”
It Is Time For Africa to Fund Its Health Security
- Inter Press Service
Relying on foreign aid is bad for Africa’s health and it must stop if the continent is to enjoy health security.
UN80: UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution on Mandate Review
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, April 2 (IPS) - UN Member States made progress toward the UN80 initiative by adopting a resolution that would implement a mandate review, which is set to pave the way to strengthen the process of mandate creation and implementation.
Artisanal Miners in Western Kenya Move Away From Mercury
- Inter Press Service
KAKAMEGA, Kenya, April 1 (IPS) - They call this land Bushiangala. Gold has been mined here for nearly a century. In 1931, colonial prospectors arrived after traces were found in the nearby Yala River, setting off a rush that changed this quiet corner of western Kenya.
Escalating Violence and Influx of Returnees in DRC Fuel Regional Instability
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, March 27 (IPS) - In the month following the reopening of the Burundi-Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border, the humanitarian crisis in the DRC has deteriorated considerably, recently marked by an influx of Congolese refugees returning home, where they face overcrowded conditions and a severe shortage of essential services. This comes in the midst of escalating clashes between rebel groups AFC and M23, and forces affiliated with the Kinshasa government, with drone strikes causing widespread destruction and pushing violence closer to Burundi’s borders, where conditions are most dire.
Caribbean Leaders and Civil Society Prepare for Global Push on Fossil Fuel Phase-Out
- Inter Press Service
SAINT LUCIA, March 27 (IPS) - As the world edges closer to breaching key climate thresholds, Caribbean policymakers, scientists and civil society leaders gathered in Saint Lucia this month to coordinate the region’s position ahead of a landmark global meeting on transitioning away from fossil fuels.
War in Iran, Middle East Threatens Global Agrifood Systems
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, March 27 (IPS) - The current conflict in Iran and the Middle East region threatens to disrupt the global energy and agri-food sectors, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz affects oil and fertilizer exports for farmers during critical harvest seasons.
EXCLUSIVE: Water Laureate Kaveh Madani on Arrest, Exile and Fight for Science
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, March 25 (IPS) - Professor Kaveh Madani of Iran has been named the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize laureate. The award will be formally presented by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in August during World Water Week in Stockholm.
Sudanese Civil War Escalates as Drone Strikes Deepen Civilian Toll and Regional Risks
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, March 20 (IPS) - The past two weeks have marked a significantly violent escalation in the Sudanese Civil War, with drone strikes and artillery shelling between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) causing widespread destruction, casualties, and displacement. With humanitarian responses critically underfunded and the scale of needs, including the hunger crisis, continuing to grow, experts warn that millions in Sudan could be affected by famine, violence, or prolonged displacement.
80 Percent of Rural Households Without Direct Water Access – World Water Report
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK & SRINAGAR, India, March 19 (IPS) - A new United Nations report has warned that global water inequality remains one of the most pressing development challenges of the decade, with billions still lacking safe drinking water and sanitation – while women and girls continue to bear the heaviest burden of water insecurity.
Housing as Climate Resilience in Asia-Pacific Cities
- Inter Press Service
BANGKOK, Thailand, March 16 (IPS) - Access to adequate housing is a foundation of resilient cities. Safe and affordable homes provide stability, allow residents to access essential services, and enhance the capacity for communities to withstand and recover from shocks. Yet housing is often treated as a downstream outcome of urban development or disaster recovery rather than as a strategic investment in resilience.
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