Global IssuesNews headlines for “World Hunger and Poverty”, page 41
Pollutants Banned, But With Exceptions
- Inter Press Service
The fifth conference of the 173 parties to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, Apr. 25-29, could bring to 22 the total number of internationally agreed forbidden pollutants. Alternatives to DDT - one of the persistent organic pollutants (POPs) used in the fight against malaria - are gaining popularity, but its complete ban is not on the agenda.
WEST AFRICA: Building a Regional Response to Locusts
- Inter Press Service
The period between May and August is when farmers in the West African Sahel fear the arrival of swarms of locusts. This year, efforts to limit the devastation will be strengthened by coordination across the region thanks to the Africa Project to Combat Locust Invasions.
/CORRECTED REPEAT*/DEVELOPMENT: IBSA Fund Packs Small But Sustainable Punches
- Inter Press Service
Despite only three million dollars a year coming into the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Fund for Poverty and Hunger Alleviation, it aims to pack punches above its weight with small but sustainable projects.
Brazil at Risk of Agrarian Counter-Reform
- Inter Press Service
A process of 'agrarian counter-reform' is taking place in Brazil, according to activist João Pedro Stédile, a leader of the Landless Rural Workers Movement (MST).
Brazil at Risk of Agrarian Counter-Reform
- Inter Press Service
A process of 'agrarian counter-reform' is taking place in Brazil, according to activist João Pedro Stédile, a leader of the Landless Rural Workers Movement (MST).
Q&A: 'Brazil Doesn’t Need Poisons to Maintain Food Production'
- Inter Press Service
Brazil could give up its dubious rank as the world’s number one consumer of agrochemicals without decreasing the amount of food it produces for its own people, according to João Pedro Stédile, leader of the Landless Workers Movement (MST).
Jamaica Moves to Slash Hefty Food Import Bill
- Inter Press Service
Behind the rusting zinc sheets covering the gates to his inner-city home, Norman Hamilton is one of the army of backyard gardeners who have been called to action in Jamaica's latest efforts to improve food security.
ENVIRONMENT-INDIA: Kerala Waits for Relief from Endosulfan Tragedy
- Inter Press Service
Ajith, a nine-year old boy from Badiyadukka village in the southern Indian state of Kerala, waits patiently for his mother to return from the market and take him to the toilet. His bones are so deformed, he is totally immobile.
MEXICO: Some Progress Made in Eliminating Toxic PCBs
- Inter Press Service
Mexico is carrying out a project to identify, decommission and eliminate polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) waste in order to reduce risks of human exposure and environmental damages.
TRADE: 'A Doha Round Collapse Is a Betrayal of Poor Countries'
- Inter Press Service
'It would be bad news for poor countries in Africa if the Doha Round of trade talks fails. This round was meant to rebalance the rules of world trade in favour of developing countries. We have put a lot of resources and hopes into this process and a collapse would be a big betrayal for us.'
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