What it’s like to watch a harpooned whale die right before your eyes
Author Paul Watson has no problem with critics calling him and his marine-life-defending colleagues pirates—it’s far better than helplessly standing by and doing nothing in the face of the violence against animals they have witnessed. By Paul Watson / Independent…
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World Bank Delegation meets with OECS Youth Advisory Network
Friday, October 8, 2021 — Challenges facing the region’s youth were at the fore of an inaugural meeting with the World Bank and the OECS Youth Advisory Network held on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. The World Bank delegation, led by Country…
Huhtamaki climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative
As part of its commitment to its ambitious 2030 Sustainability strategy, Huhtamaki submitted a series of Climate Change mitigation targets in 2020. These have now been approved and validated by the global recognized Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Huhtamaki is committed to…
To save planet, solve twin crises of climate change and species loss together, say UN scientists
Some climate solutions can actually harm biodiversity. But there are synergistic solutions that can tackle both issues. By Reynard Loki / Independent Media Institute The natural world is undergoing two enormous crises that are currently threatening the natural world: climate…
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AOSIS Statement at US Leaders Summit on Climate Change organised by President Joe Biden
Thursday, April 22, 2021 — President Biden, I thank you for convening this very important gathering to address the most significant threat facing our one planet and our one humanity. We are grateful that the United States and China have pledged…
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IMF / Kristalina Georgieva and John Kerry on Climate Change
As the world emerges from COVID-19, there is renewed impetus to tackle climate change. Ahead of COP26, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva joined U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry to discuss how to turn climate ambitions into action while creating vibrant and inclusive opportunities as…
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OECS launches Virtual Art Exhibition on Climate Change and Human Mobility
Friday, March 19, 2021 — On Friday March 12, 2021, the OECS Commission, in collaboration with the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) and MeCurator Art Gallery, successfully launched an exciting virtual art exhibition entitled “Climate Change: An Eastern Caribbean Journey.” The exhibition has…
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COP25: Small island states rally together to secure ‘Best Possible Outcome’
By Crispin d’Auvergne Wednesday, December 18, 2019 — At its conclusion, on the afternoon of Sunday 15 December, and by the time the Parties adopted the final decision, this year’s 25th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on…
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Bretton Woods at 75: The future of multilateralism
*Monday at Georgetown Law + via Live Stream* As the World Bank and IMF turn 75, experts discuss the “crisis of multilateralism” and the future of trade, inclusive globalization, human rights & governance and more WASHINGTON – Georgetown Law’s Center for the…
The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis’ Address at the United Nations General Assembly
Statement by Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis to the General Assembly Debate of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Friday, September 27, 2019 Mr. President, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, it is a privilege…
