THE HAGUE, Netherlands , October 8 (IPS) - New research by Oxfam and the CARE Climate Justice Centre finds developing countries are now paying more back to wealthy nations for climate finance loans than they receive—for every USD 5 they receive, they are paying USD 7 back, and 65 percent of funding is delivered in the form of loans.

Read the full story, “Two-Thirds of Climate Funding for Global South are Loans as Rich Nations Profiteer from Escalating Climate Crisis”, on globalissues.org →

NAIROBI, October 8 (IPS) - Once a year, the COP presidency or the role held by the Minister of Environment from the host government at a Conference of the Parties (COP) meeting, sets out on an ambitious, year-long journey in hopes of delivering the climate deal of a lifetime.

Read the full story, “Explainer: COP30’s ‘Granary of Solutions’ Will Be Showroom of World’s Best Climate Fixes”, on globalissues.org →

As indirect talks in Egypt seeking to end Gaza’s two-year war continue, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) says rebuilding the devastated health system is critical to securing lasting peace and stability.

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Across Europe and beyond, housing costs are rising faster than incomes and many families are spending up to half their salary just to have a place to call home.

Read the full story, “Ministers from Europe and beyond commit to address housing emergency”, on globalissues.org →