Sanaa, August 31, 2025 — A humanitarian crisis deepened in Yemen this weekend as armed forces raided the offices of several United Nations agencies in the capital, detaining at least eleven aid workers. The staff, drawn from agencies including the World Food Programme and UNICEF, were taken from their posts
Investment slowdown under uncertainty Climate tech investment has cooled in 2025, with funding down 19% compared to last year, according to CTVC. While “mega-deals” above $100 million rose 31%, early-stage rounds fell sharply — seed by 26% and Series A by 12%. “We found a real slowdown in the first
Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand was thrown into political turmoil on Friday when the Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, ruling that a leaked phone call with Cambodia’s former leader had compromised her integrity and violated ethical standards. The decision removed her immediately from office, cutting short a premiership that
Treaty Nears Entry into Force Delegates continued work at the Preparatory Commission for the Entry into Force of the High-Seas Biodiversity Treaty in New York this week, debating draft rules on funding and procedures as the treaty moves closer to becoming operational. The Agreement — formally adopted in June 2023
With the world already confronting accelerating climate disasters, the Trump Administration has intensified its campaign to roll back multilateral environmental agreements. The strategy is unsettling allies, emboldening oil producers, and leaving fragile negotiations in disarray just weeks before the United Nations General Assembly. Oil Politics and Trade Coercion The administration’s
NATADOLA, Fiji — Pacific nations have taken another step toward strengthening regional cooperation with the launch of the Pacific Interparliamentary Assembly (PIPA), a new institution designed to formalize dialogue among parliaments and create a stronger legislative voice for the region on the global stage. Previously operating as the Pacific Islands
Key Takeaways About the Awards The CSO Awards North America 2025, organized by Futur/io Institute, celebrate the top 100 Chief Sustainability Officers shaping corporate sustainability in the U.S. and Canada. These leaders drive strategies that align business operations with climate goals, social responsibility, and planetary boundaries. The recognition underscores how
WASHINGTON — As the United States prepares to mark the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, more than 180 current and former employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency have issued a public warning. In a letter to Congress and the FEMA Review Council, they argue that the agency has been
State Street, one of the world’s largest custodians, has taken a significant step into digital finance by joining JPMorgan’s blockchain platform to support tokenized debt issuance. The move marks a first for an independent custodian and underscores how traditional financial institutions are adopting blockchain to modernize capital markets. On August
In a year defined by global uncertainty and uneven progress, the newly released 2025 Sustainable Development Report confirms what many observers have long noted: the Nordic nations remain the undisputed frontrunners in the race to achieve the world’s most ambitious goals. Finland, Sweden, and Denmark top the global rankings, setting
