From devastating floods in Pakistan, to wildfires in Siberia, the effects of the climate emergency are being felt across the world, and the United Nations is calling for more investment now, to help nations to adapt to an increasingly unstable environment.

Read the full story, “Adapt and survive: 5 ways to help countries cope with the climate crisis”, on globalissues.org →

PARO, Bhutan, Oct 14 (IPS) - Zam, 57, sits at her kitchen table looking out the window at her orchard of four dozen apple trees. In the past eight years she has sold only two crates (100 kilogrammes) of the fruit because of poor harvests. She turned her attention to vegetables instead but the production was low because of a water shortage.

Read the full story, “Farmers in Bhutan Turn To Asparagus and Strawberries To Boost Incomes”, on globalissues.org →

New York, Oct 14 (IPS) - In this year alone, the global impact of compounding crises demonstrates, more than ever, why food scarcity must be addressed internationally and how there must be a shift in the food and agricultural systems.

Read the full story, “World Food Day 2022 Call to Action as 828M People Go Hungry”, on globalissues.org →

BANGKOK, Thailand, Oct 14 (IPS) - Ten years ago, the Asia-Pacific region came together and designed the world’s first set of disability-specific development goals: the Incheon Strategy to “Make the Right Real” for Persons with Disabilities. This week, we meet again to assess how the governments have delivered on their commitments, to secure those gains and develop the innovative solutions needed to achieve fully inclusive societies.

Read the full story, “Persons with Disabilities Integral Players in Determining Innovative Solutions to Fully Inclusive Societies”, on globalissues.org →