How the Global South tried to steer the recent UN Environment Assembly

Published on January 13, 2026

Despite pushback, Global South delegates achieved consensus on a number of issues and an increased budget for the UN Environment Programme.

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In the wake of U.S. capture of Maduro, the geopolitical consequences are just emerging

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