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New Biodiversity Funding Brings Hope for Armenia’s Lake Sevan
In the second article on finance mobilisation and new funding commitments, IPS looks at how funding moves from the GEF to local communities and supports biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration on the ground.
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The Commonwealth Has 2.7 Billion Reasons to Act
Commonwealth countries are facing many challenges at their biennial meeting in Antigua this week. We are determined to change course.
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WFP Warnings Become a Reality as Food Insecurity in Haiti on Track to Reach Record Highs
Warnings by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) that Haiti’s fragile food security gains could quickly unravel are becoming a reality. New analysis indicates acute hunger in the country is continuing its upward trajectory and is set to reach record levels. Violence,…
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The UN Human Rights Council at 20: Credibility in Question
On 13 October, Burundi won a second consecutive term on the UN Human Rights Council, the UN’s main human rights body. The CIVICUS Monitor rates civic space in Burundi as closed, the worst category. Its government has spent years silencing civil society, critics and opposition…
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Green Cities Can Make Room for New Homes and the Farms That Feed Them
A field at the edge of a growing city may be worth far more than its market price suggests. It may produce vegetables sold in nearby markets, support local livelihoods and provide green space in an increasingly built-up environment. It can also help cities manage water, adapt to…
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African Athletes Should Be Free to Be Themselves
Senegal is welcoming athletes and visitors from across the globe as part of the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games, the first-ever Olympics in Africa. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) African athletes, including from Senegal, have repeatedly participated in and won…
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New Biodiversity Pledges Emerge at COP17, But Funding Gap Persists
This first part of a two-part series on biodiversity finance at CBD COP17 examines the status of finance mobilisation and new funding commitments.
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UAE’s UN Chief Candidate Faces Mounting Opposition Over Country’s Role in Sudan War
As the race for the next UN Secretary-General moves forward, the campaign of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Assistant Minister for Political Affairs, Lana Nusseibeh, has faced significant pushback over the country’s involvement in the ongoing Sudanese Civil War. Over the past…
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Women and Girls’ Death Toll in Armed Conflict Doubles since 2021
At least 25 women and girls are killed every day as civilian deaths mount, sexual violence rises, and women remain largely excluded from peace negotiations.
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Why Dowry Still Dictating Women’s Fate?
Dowry is still persisting in society in one form or another. This deeply entrenched social practice continues deepen household poverty and cause violence against women. The question is no longer whether Bangladesh has a law against dowry. It does. The more uncomfortable question…
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COP17 Celebrates Indigenous Leaders Amid Demand for Greater Inclusion in Biodiversity Decisions
At the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP17, the presence of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) is impossible to miss. Indigenous representatives speak at side events, participate in contact groups, advise negotiators and engage across multiple forums…
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USA: ‘Rights Can Be Hollowed out One Procedure at a Time until They Survive in Name Only’
CIVICUS discusses voter suppression ahead of the USA’s 2026 midterm elections with Aklima Khondoker, an Atlanta-based civil and voting rights attorney, civil society organisation executive and founder and principal of Atabey Strategies, a consultancy firm that advises civil…
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Flooding and Food Security: The Urgent Need for Research
Recently, countries around the world, including the United States of America, celebrated the United Nations 2026 World Food Day. This year’s theme, “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow,” highlighted how efforts to foster innovation and forward-thinking solutions can help to ensure…
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We Cannot Afford to Manage Chemicals One at a Time
Governments today face an extraordinarily difficult set of tasks: cutting emissions, protecting nature, reducing pollution, creating jobs, strengthening economies, and improving people’s health, all while public finances remain under pressure. Chemicals sit at the centre of many…
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The World Is Watching Norway. Will the Country Protect Antarctica?
A global boycott of Antarctic krill products is gathering support. As a Norwegian, I want my country – the world’s largest krill-fishing nation – to change course when it comes to protecting Antarctica. Scientists, explorers and ocean advocates are urging consumers to stop…
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Fifty Years at the Table: What Small Nations Need from the Next UN Secretary-General
On 21 September 1976, less than three months after independence, Seychelles took its seat in the General Assembly of the United Nations. We became the 145th member of the Organisation. For a young nation of scattered islands in the Indian Ocean, with a small population and no…
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Farwiza Farhan’s Fight To Save Tropical Hotspot of Indonesia – the Leuser
Forty-year-old Farwiza Farhan’s eyes light up instantly when she talks about the Leuser Ecosystem – a national strategic area encompassing a national park, a wildlife reserve, protected forests and other land uses. “It’s rare to have such a large landscape remain intact despite…
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Choosing the Next UN Secretary-General: The Threat of Veto or Veto Itself Must Not Silence the World
The selection of the next Secretary-General of the United Nations has reached a critical juncture. It raises fundamental questions about fairness, transparency, regional balance, and the democratic legitimacy of the world’s most universal organization. The announcement on 21…
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From 44 Countries, One Shared Commitment: A Child Marriage-Free World
The message from Just Rights for Children (JRC) was clear: protecting children must take precedence over customs used to justify their marriage. The Global Catholic Congress, representing 44 countries, has endorsed JRC’s campaign to end child marriage by 2030. Announced in Rome…
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Wanted: A Feminist UN Secretary-General for ‘We the Peoples’, Not the Powerful
Notwithstanding last minute shenanigans and the possibility of backroom deals by powerful states, two women from Latin America are leading contenders in the race for the UN’s next Secretary-General. After 80-plus years of men-only leadership, momentum is building to break the…