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28 April 2023, 08:15
Preview Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has addressed his counterparts from the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
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28 April 2023, 08:15

JOHANNESBURG, Apr 27 (IPS) - Smallholder farmers are critical to the success of Indonesia’s efforts to address deforestation and climate change. Creating an understanding and supporting this group, internally and abroad, is a crucial objective for those working towards reducing deforestation and promoting good farming practices, especially as smallholders often work hand-to-mouth and are vulnerable to perpetuating unsustainable farming practices.

Read the full story, “UNDP Good Growth Partnership: Smallholders Key to Reducing Indonesian Deforestation (Part 2)”, on globalissues.org

28 April 2023, 08:15

JOHANNESBURG, Apr 27 (IPS) - Indonesia finds itself in a delicate balancing act of uplifting people from poverty, managing climate change and biodiversity, and satisfying an increasingly demanding international market for sustainable farming practices—and at the pivot of this complexity is the management of its palm oil sector.

Read the full story, “UNDP Good Growth Partnership: Getting All on Board to Meet Deforestation Targets (Part 1)”, on globalissues.org

28 April 2023, 08:15

PARIS, Apr 27 (IPS) - Over the last decades, the global share of women among teaching staff in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) has increased from nearly 35% in 1990 to close to 45% in 2020.

Read the full story, “Gender Gap in Academia: Glass Ceilings & Sticky Floors”, on globalissues.org

28 April 2023, 08:15

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Apr 28 (IPS) - On May 1, United Nations member states’ special envoys on Afghanistan will meet in Doha, Qatar to discuss how to address the Taliban’s latest restrictions on humanitarian operations.

Read the full story, “Afghanistan Special Envoys Should Hold Firm Line on Rights”, on globalissues.org

28 April 2023, 08:15

HAVANA, Apr 27 (IPS) - Long lines of vehicles outside of gas stations reflect the acute shortage of diesel and gasoline in Cuba, which has had negative impacts on an economy that is highly dependent on fuel imports and has only a small proportion of renewable sources in its energy mix.

Read the full story, “Energy Crisis in Cuba Calls for Greater Boost for Renewable Sources”, on globalissues.org

28 April 2023, 08:15
The assault targeted the military detachment in Ougarou in Burkina Faso's Est region.
28 April 2023, 08:15
The Liddell power station is set to be replaced by clean energy projects, including a hydrogen power plant.
28 April 2023, 08:15
Philippines Coast Guard accuses China of engaging in 'dangerous maneuvers' around Second Thomas Shoal.