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22 September 2022, 08:15

SYDNEY, Sep 22 (IPS) - Safeguarding plentiful, nutritious supplies of food for the present generation of Pacific Islanders and those who come in the future is a frontline goal in the wake of the pandemic and the continual threat of climate extremes to island farming. But the region, where 50 to 70 percent of people depend on agriculture and fisheries for sustenance and income, is now one step ahead in that objective. The region’s agricultural gene bank, established by the development organisation, Pacific Community (SPC), is now acclaimed as world-class and a leader in building future food supplies.

Read the full story, “Pacific Community's Agricultural Gene Bank Wins Global Award”, on globalissues.org

22 September 2022, 08:15

With a full-scale war of aggression under way in Europe, the General Assembly was meeting this year “in a new geopolitical era that demands those who believe in the principles of the United Nations to stand up,” according to Elizabeth Truss, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Read the full story, “‘The story of 2022 is freedom fighting back’ against aggression, UK Prime Minister Truss says in UN speech”, on globalissues.org

22 September 2022, 08:15

Russia must be punished for its “illegal war” against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday – part of a “peace formula” that also calls for greater civilian protection and defense support. 

Read the full story, “Ukrainian President outlines peace formula that punishes aggression, restores security”, on globalissues.org

22 September 2022, 08:15

It was doubtful that any generation of Earth’s inhabitants has ever witnessed “such a perfect storm of global economic chaos, a war with global consequences, and an unwillingness or inability to find a consensus to deal with the catastrophe,” the President of Ghana told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday.

Read the full story, “As global economic crises ‘pile up’, Ghanaian leader says it's time for urgent attention”, on globalissues.org

22 September 2022, 08:15

The international community cannot stand by as a major power uses violence to expand its borders, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, calling on Member States to uphold the founding purposes and principles of the Organization.

Read the full story, “Denouncing Russia’s war in Ukraine, German Chancellor calls for upholding rules-based global order”, on globalissues.org

22 September 2022, 08:15

Taking the rostrum at the annual United Nations General Assembly, Iran’s President decried as a great injustice the “double standard” exhibited by Western nations towards what he described as his country’s peaceful nuclear activities.

Read the full story, “At UN, Iran’s leader decries West’s ‘double standard’ towards country’s nuclear programme”, on globalissues.org

22 September 2022, 08:15

During a private meeting of Heads of State and Government, held on Wednesday at UN Headquarters in New York, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for more action and leadership to tackle the climate crisis, warning that efforts to keep the rise in global temperatures to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels is “on life support”.

Read the full story, “1.5 degree climate pledge ‘on life support’, Guterres tells leaders during frank exchanges”, on globalissues.org

22 September 2022, 08:15

Since the Myanmar military launched its “disastrous” coup last year, UN-appointed independent human rights expert Tom Andrews said on Wednesday that conditions have worsened, “by any measure”.

Read the full story, “Myanmar spiralling ‘from bad to worse, to horrific’, Human Rights Council hears”, on globalissues.org

22 September 2022, 08:15

DHAKA, Bangladesh, Sep 22 (IPS) - Each year, low-emitting countries like Bangladesh are the greatest sufferers and, paradoxically, pay the biggest price in losses and damages resulting from climate change.

Read the full story, “How to Make COP27 a Success”, on globalissues.org

22 September 2022, 08:15
One woman died in a central neighbourhood in Mexico City when she fell down the stairs of her home during the shaking.