Tulsi Gabbard’s decision to contest is a victory for Polynesia
Let us, for a moment, forget the Hawaii Congresswoman’s links to Hindu nationalism and instead, focus on her indigenous Pacific roots
Delegates at UN Bonn summit adopt new framework to reduce risks from hazardous chemicals
Bonn Declaration that aims to prevent exposure, phase out harmful chemicals also adopted
Most pollution-related workplace deaths in countries with highest GDP: Lancet report
India fares better, ranks 40; United Kingdom worst-performing; United States occupies 18th position
Climate shocks, conflicts worsen displacement in Mozambique: UNHCR
Mozambique dealing with climate-induced migration in south, conflict-induced migration in north
UNEA: Uruguay, Costa Rica back formation of science-policy panel to manage chemicals, waste
The proposed panel on chemicals and waste, is expected to fill the gap between science and policy
What is CoP26? Here’s how global climate negotiations work and what’s expected from the Glasgow summit
CoP26 will be a complex process, but it’s how international law and institutions can help solve problems that no single country can fix on …
A week of arrogance and distrust
An interdependent world can’t be an inequitable world. We are seriously off track on many counts, writes Sunita Narain
Over 100 countries sign Kunming Declaration on biodiversity conservation
It calls upon the parties to “mainstream” biodiversity protection in decision-making
India’s climate action ‘highly insufficient’: New rating system
Climate Action Tracker's updated rating system reveals that most countries are doing very little to rein in carbon emissions and global warming
India’s coal production to surpass a billion tonnes by 2025: IEA annual report
Russian invasion of Ukraine sharply altered the dynamics of coal trade, prices, supply and demand patterns
E-government survey 2022: African countries show improvement but high data charges widen digital divide
Gathering adequate investment for e-government development has been a challenge for Africa
Africa in space: continent has a lot to gain, but proper plans must be put in place
African countries need to be more deliberate in developing space capabilities; quite a lot of strategic foresight is needed in Africa
The African Union at 20: some reason to cheer, but lots of work ahead
There is some reason to cheer as the continental body celebrates its 20th anniversary on 9 July. Yet a lot remains to be achieved.
Monkeypox cases in non-endemic countries cross 1,000 mark in a month. What this means
Global public health risk has been classified as ‘moderate’ but the WHO refrained from stating it has pandemic potential
The end of Roe vs Wade would likely embolden global anti-abortion activists and politicians
Overturning Roe vs Wade would put the US Supreme Court out of step with public sentiment
African states need a vision for relations with the Indo-Pacific
The year ahead offers an excellent opportunity for states such as South Africa to develop its approach to the Indo-Pacific
The expanding landscape of environmental, social and governance in India
Media will have a major role to play in creating mass awareness among investors in India
World Antibiotic Awareness Week: Lack of access
Shortage of first-line antibiotics, which are essential to treat a wide range of common infections, is a major public health threat
UN reports demands review of non-tariff measures to boost world trade
If implemented in the right trade, such measures can help in achieving sustainable development goals
‘The United States’ Indian Wars never ended’
Down To Earth speaks to Ruth Hopkins, writer of Dakota and Lakota Sioux origin, about various issues concerning Native Americans today in the …
Could climate change be behind fewer shark attacks worldwide?
US shark expert flags theory after study records dip in global shark attacks in 2018
Enemies of the State: America’s Mustangs
The nation’s wild horses are under siege by oil, gas, mining and other special interests, with total disregard for public lands
‘Climate change has nothing to do with ideologies’: Europe battles wildfires
More people have died of heat-related causes in Spain between May 1 and July 15 of this year, than during the entirety of 2021
DTE analysis leads to sacking of British CoP president
The new appointee must work with the world to ensure UNFCCC CoP 26 at Glasgow is remembered as an inflection point
High road to Dubai COP28: Bonn meeting begins on discordant note with parties failing to adopt agenda
Parties could not agree on adaptation, mitigation, Global Stock Take and equity among other things