Looming oil spill risk in Asian waters as ‘shadow’ tankers proliferate after Russia sanctions

Published on October 11, 2024

A surge in the transportation of Russian oil in ageing, uninsured tankers since the imposition of sanctions by the West poses a growing risk of oil spills in Asian waterways, an environmental campaign group has warned.

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The world must step up for girls, UN chief says

October 11, 2024
As the world marked the International Day of the Girl Child on Friday, a town hall held at UN Headquarters provided an opportunity for young women activists to engage directly with policymakers and offer recommendations on what they need to fully realise their rights.

Canada’s new sustainable finance rules don’t go far enough

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This October, Toronto played host to more than 2000 leaders in sustainable finance from around the world for the PRI in Person conference. The event presented a unique opportunity for the Canadian government to make up for years of foot-dragging and take a leadership position on climate finance policy on an international stage. Unfortunately, Canada decided to play catch-up, rather than genuinely