Iraqi City Adapts to Climate Change, Bans Concrete
Inside the Iraqi city that banned concrete to adapt to a changing climate As temperatures soar across Iraq, Akre’s residents stay cool in their ancient stone houses, which are protected by a decades-old ban on concrete.
Published : 08 August 2023
Urgent Appeal: ‘Turkey is Weaponizing Water’ in al-Hasaka, Northern Syria
Since 2019, authorities in Türkiye and Türkiye-controlled militias have deprived the affected population in Syria’s al-Hasaka Province from equitable, sustainable and safe access to, use of, and control over their water resources due to the
Published : 01 August 2023
500 Palestinians Face Forced Eviction, Displacement and Segregation
Israel/oPt: 500 Palestinians facing forcible eviction, displacement, and segregation An Israeli court has given the go-ahead for the forced eviction of 500 Palestinian Bedouins in the Negev/Naqab region, highlighting the deep discrimination that Palestinian citizens of
Published : 28 July 2023
UN Experts: International Community Must Act to End Israel’s Annexation of Palestine
International community must act to end Israel’s annexation of occupied West Bank, including east Jerusalem, and defend international law: UN experts Israeli annexation of parts of the Palestinian West Bank would break international law – UN
Published : 26 July 2023
Sahrawi-Palestinian Solidarity Urged
Sahrawis call for Palestinian solidarity after Israel’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty Activists draw parallels between the occupation of Palestine and the struggle of people in Western Sahara Activists in Western Sahara are calling for renewed solidarity from
Published : 18 July 2023
Livable Cities for All (at HLPF)
The Federal Republic of Germany’s Ministry of International Development Cooperation organized a side event at the High-level Political Forum (18 July 2023) that showcased the transformative potential of integrated urban development and sustainable water management
Published : 18 July 2023
Israel Recognizes Moroccan Sovereignty over Occupied Western Saharan
King Mohammed VI states Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed Saharan region Morocco`s King Mohammed VI announced that Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu officially recognized Rabat`s sovereignty over the disputed Western
Published : 17 July 2023
CoP28 Outcomes Crucial for Climate Action and SDGs
Ministers and high-level representatives from government, business and civil society from 140 countries pushed for integrated and accelerated action on climate and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at a key event in New York City
Published : 17 July 2023
Global Letter to UN & World Bank: Set Serious Goals to Combat Inequality
Open Letter to the United Nations Secretary-General and President of the World Bank-Setting Serious Goals to Combat Inequality 17 July 2023 Dear Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres and President of the World Bank Ajay Banga, RE:
Published : 17 July 2023
