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Confronting backlash against women’s rights, 193 nations commit to speed action on gender equality
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Confronting backlash against women’s rights, 193 nations commit to speed action on gender equality

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Confronting a rising backlash against women’s rights, the U.N.’s 193 member nations made a commitment Monday to accelerate action on more than a dozen fronts to achieve gender equality. Its policy and program director, Sarah Hendriks, told a news conference the number of countries reporting a backlash is likely underreported and reflects “an increasingly hostile environment.” U.N. …

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What we know about Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What we know about Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—President Trump’s team is working to impose as soon as this week reciprocal tariffs on nations that have slapped levies on U.S. exports, using executive action to bring to life a far-reaching proposal from his first term that never came to fruition. Navarro is “one of many" implementing the policy, a White House official said, adding that Trump has been …

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Five things we learned from this weekend’s Guinness Six Nations action
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Five things we learned from this weekend’s Guinness Six Nations action

The Independent  

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India’s stand against inadequate climate finance at COP29
4 months ago

India’s stand against inadequate climate finance at COP29

Hindustan Times  

The Conference of Parties 29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, ended on a dramatic note as negotiators announced a pledge to triple annual climate finance to $300 billion by 2035, with an aspirational target of $1.3 trillion. Therefore, we oppose the adoption of this document.” India’s rejection of the climate finance package came in the face of celebration by developed …

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'We're playing with fire': World on track for 'catastrophic' 3.1°C of warming
5 months ago

'We're playing with fire': World on track for 'catastrophic' 3.1°C of warming

Raw Story  

The world's nations must commit to dramatically slashing greenhouse gas emissions in the near future or risk a "catastrophic" rise in global average temperatures, a key United Nations climate report published Thursday warned. "It is still technically possible to meet the 1.5°C goal" set out in the Paris agreement, "but only with a G20-led massive global mobilization to cut all …

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G7: Activists question Japan’s ‘lack of urgency’ on climate action
1 year, 10 months ago

G7: Activists question Japan’s ‘lack of urgency’ on climate action

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ms Robinson says there is a “need to ensure Japan gives leadership on the climate crisis as a crisis …

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Advocates urge further climate action in Australia ahead of Glasgow COP26 conference
3 years, 6 months ago

Advocates urge further climate action in Australia ahead of Glasgow COP26 conference

ABC  

Australia's carbon reduction efforts are receiving global scrutiny — and in a grassy paddock on the Mornington Peninsula, outside Melbourne, the impact is being felt right now. Key points: The United Nations' climate conference COP26 will be held in Glasgow in a month Advocates are urging action to reduce emissions well before 2050 Trading partners could soon place carbon tariffs …

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‘A contest with autocrats.’ Biden lauds action as G-7 nations rebuke China
3 years, 9 months ago

‘A contest with autocrats.’ Biden lauds action as G-7 nations rebuke China

LA Times  

After attending the Group of 7 summit, President Biden speaks at a news conference Sunday at Cornwall Airport in Newquay, England. President Biden finished three days of meetings with Group of 7 leaders here Sunday, lauding new agreements by the world’s leading democracies to collaborate on efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus, combat climate change and counter the …

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U.S. urges Pakistan to take ‘sustained and irreversible’ action against terrorists
6 years ago

U.S. urges Pakistan to take ‘sustained and irreversible’ action against terrorists

The Hindu  

The United States has noted Pakistan’s recent action against terrorists and terror organisations, including the detention of 44 individuals connected to terror groups, but wants to see sustained and irreversible action. “…The United States notes these steps and we continue to urge Pakistan to take sustained, irreversible action against terrorist groups that will prevent future attacks and that will promote …

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Action Northeast initiative to focus on region at Lakme Fashion Week
7 years, 2 months ago

Action Northeast initiative to focus on region at Lakme Fashion Week

India TV News  

In the forthcoming edition of Lakme Fashion Week, IMG Reliance in collaboration with the United Nations in India will host an action-oriented dialogue on the northeastern region followed by a curated show featuring six sustainable fashion designers from the region on Sustainable Fashion Day on February 1. "We thank the United Nations in India for their support and are also …

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India, Cyprus call for decisive action against nations sustaining ‘violence factories’
7 years, 11 months ago

India, Cyprus call for decisive action against nations sustaining ‘violence factories’

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades today held detailed discussion on bilateral and regional issues and agreed on the need for all countries to decisively act against states that shelter and sustain violence factories in their regions. At a joint media event with the Cypriot leader, Modi said India has always stood with Cyprus on crucial issues …

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Pacific nations urge climate change action, ask Australia for help
10 years, 10 months ago

Pacific nations urge climate change action, ask Australia for help

ABC  

Songs of the Pacific have been heard at Parliament House as islanders from countries likely to be most at threat from rising sea levels braved the Canberra winter to highlight the issue of climate change. "Kiribati is enduring a lot of problems due to climate change." Delegates urge Australia to change climate change policy Maina Talia, 29, from Tuvalu wants …

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BRICS for collective action to deal with EU debt crisis
12 years, 11 months ago

BRICS for collective action to deal with EU debt crisis

The Hindu  

Expressing concern over the continued debt crisis in the European Union zone and its fallout on the world economic order, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, on Wednesday, called for a collective action to deal with the situation. There is a need to work together to overcome this problem,” Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said here at the …

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India not to accept any pact that erodes Bali climate plan
14 years, 10 months ago

India not to accept any pact that erodes Bali climate plan

The Hindu  

As UN members meet in Bonn this month to discuss climate strategy, India has said it will not accept any pact that “erodes” the differentiation between rich and developing nations set forth in Bali Action Plan centred on historic responsibilities on greenhouse gas emissions. The move is aimed at thwarting the developed nations’ attempt to dilute Kyoto Protocol and look …

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