UNITED NATIONS, Dec 05 (IPS) - The conclusion of the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) brings with it a blend of urgency, frustration, and a glimmer of hope for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

Read the full story, “COP29 Outcomes – A Call to Action for the World’s Most Vulnerable Nations”, on globalissues.org →

THE HAGUE, Dec 05 (IPS) - At The Hague, the United Nation’s highest court heard Fiji, a small island nation, lay out its arguments on the threat posed by climate change and the legal obligations, especially those of developed nations.

Read the full story, “States Individually Accountable For Contributions to Climate Change—Fiji”, on globalissues.org →

The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) Goodwill Ambassador Ishmael Beah visited Sudan this week, meeting children and families whose lives have been upended by the brutal war between rival militaries which has upended the country.

Read the full story, “Children of Sudan show ‘a strength that deserves recognition’”, on globalissues.org →