COVID-19 effect: Public concerns about environment have risen
There was an increase of 16% in the numbers of people concerned about loss of biodiversity from 2016-2020, described by experts as ‘eco-…
Gas flaring: An emission that escapes global attention
Gas flaring results in 400 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent emission every year and hit highest levels in a decade recently
A dirty US fight to control WIPO
China loses to Singapore in American smear campaign but the US will have to contend with an IP powerhouse
COVID-19: Pandemic threat real, admits WHO
Novel coronavirus hasn’t run its course in most countries; need to step up emergency measures
Davos 2020: Will sweeping protests across the globe lead to a new form of capitalism
‘Stakeholder capitalism’ may become a buzzword, but will it be a concept that can deliver
As a Malian, the slogan 'zero malaria starts with me' has special meaning
Researchers in Africa are in the early stages of developing a genetically modified mosquito that can only produce male offspring
World Bank launches plan to invest in Africa’s future human capital
Since the continent has highest young population in the world, this plan aims to equip the youngsters with skills appropriate for the future economy
World goes pound foolish over climate-related health risks
Less than 4 per cent of the global climate adaptation funding is to deal with health impacts
Your food might be growing in contaminated soil
Soil pollution poses a major risk to human health by impairing plant metabolism and making crops unsafe for consumption
What could have turned yellow fever outbreak into a global disaster?
Fast spread of yellow fever and lack of steady supply of vaccine had put WHO and global aid agencies in a spot
Africa must invest in green water management to tackle drought, fight hunger
In the water-deficient regions of SSA, management of scarce rainfall must form an integral part of the development agenda, experts added
Yellow fever grips DRC, Angola
More than 11 million doses of the yellow fever vaccine have been sent to Angola since February this year and more than 2 million to DRC
Drinking very hot beverages can cause oesophageal cancer, says IARC
The cancer research organisation concluded that high temperatures, rather than specific drinks, are carcinogenic
Talks hint at resolution of India-US dispute over localisation of solar manufacturing
WTO had ruled in US’ favour in case against India’s domestic content requirement (DCR) in solar mission
Climate change is the most impactful risk in 2016: World Economic Forum
Climate change will also aggravate water and agriculture crises, conflicts and forced migration
World Bank unveils new business plan for Africa to battle climate change
Africa may be at the receiving end of adverse climate change even as World Bank launches a new plan to support the countries to adapt to these changes
Brasilia Declaration: Countries commit to prioritise road safety
The declaration was finalised at the Second Global High Level conference on Road Safety held in Brazil
World Health Assembly focus on mental health
WHO action plan to strengthen effective leadership and governance for mental health to be discussed
Timber producers seek equity in trade accord
At a recently held conference on tropical timber, producer nations demanded temperate forests be included in any agreement on international …
Argentina’s economic crisis: Whoever wins presidential election is on a collision course with the IMF
Argentina is heading to the polls on October 22 for a presidential election dominated by another profound economic crisis
‘Green should be the colour of the future’: Global bodies launch campaign to protect forests
Joint Call to Action for Forests to highlight need for increased action, political commitment to implement forest solutions in pursuit of SDGs
Climate change contributes to violence against children – here’s how
Violence against children is not solely a phenomenon that intensifies during environmental shocks. It is deeply rooted in historical injustices, …
Life in maars: Why it’s worth protecting a spectacular fossil site NZ almost lost to commercial mining interests
Foulden Maar, one of New Zealand’s most exceptional fossil sites, was also of interest to mining company
What’s in your food? Bournvita row sparks front-of-package labelling discourse
The product allegedly has an absurdly high sugar content, which remains hidden or missing in its advertising, packaging and labelling
Growing commercial interest in Southern Ocean’s resources thwarts protection efforts around Antarctica
Russia no longer engages in krill fisheries but wants to keep its options open. It might have larger plans