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The Climate Exodus, Fleeing Climate Change
How many millions of people will be forced to leave their homes by 2050? This documentary looks at the so-called hotspots of climate change in the Sahel zone, Indonesia and the Russian Tundra. Lake Chad in the Sahel zone has already shrunk by 90 percent since the 1960s due to
Hydrowarfare a tool of political and economic leverage in the Middle East
by Andrea Tucci, The control of water sources in the Middle East represents a central element in the geopolitical dynamics of the region. The Israeli
As landscapes heal, Nepal’s most iconic animals stage a comeback
“The tiger attacked me because I went to his home. Otherwise, it never attacks humans,” says Tharu, who leads anti-poaching patrols in a forest in
Plastic pollution negotiations adjourn with new text and a follow-up session planned
Busan, 2 December 2024 – Countries negotiating an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, adjourned their fifth session today with agreement on
Africa’s Environment Ministers call for the establishment of legally binding protocol on drought management
African Environment Ministers meeting in Abidjan have called for the establishment of a legally binding protocol on drought management under the UN Convention to Combat
How “forest gardens” are restoring land – and hope – in Sub-Saharan Africa
Every time Jeandarque Sambou walks into her vegetable garden in
The Olympics are part of a push to “green” sports. Here’s why that’s important.
The renewed agreement will see Getty Images’ world‑class sports photographers, editors and staff capturing the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, and LA 2028
Egypt’s Deepening Economic Crisis: Soaring Inflation, Mounting Debt, Power Outages, Ghost Cities, Green Space Destruction, and Absence of a Climate Strategy
By Andrea Tucci, In June 2014, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah
Republic of Azerbaijan to host World Environment Day 2026
Baku, 27 June 2024 – The Republic of Azerbaijan will host World
Scientists to shed light on the status of sharks, big cats and other animal species in international trade
Ensuring the sustainable management of animal species hinges on robust
How marine sanctuaries are helping to save an iconic Thai crab
Floating through the crystal-clear waters off the east coast of
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Syria: The Alawite Community Divided Between Fear and Hope after Assad’s fall
by Andrea Tucci, It was foreseeable that they might settle
Lebanon: A new Sunni ERA?
By Andrea Tucci, Unwelcome to both the Shiite Hezbollah movement
The Gaza Ceasefire: Questions That Still Need Answers
By Andrea Tucci, A ceasefire agreement in Gaza is finally here, announced
A Hopeful New Rising for the Land of Cedars
By Andrea Tucci, The presidential election of Joseph Aoun in