Information on "Environment"
July 2013
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19 Jul 2013
What to Expect in the Warsaw Climate Change Talks
Later this year, the ninth meeting of the parties to the Kyoto Protocol will take place in Warsaw. IRIN’s Jaspreet Kindra discusses the two major emissions reduction deals that will be negotiated in the talks and explores how the negotiations might play out. More on «What to Expect in the Warsaw Climate Change Talks»
May 2013
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10 May 2013
Greenland’s Dilemma and its ‘Reluctant’ Alliance with China
While Greenland once welcomed Chinese investment, particularly in its natural resources, Bhavna Singh believes Nuuk is now using growing domestic unease with foreign workers to realign its diplomatic relations with Beijing and other states. More on «Greenland’s Dilemma and its ‘Reluctant’ Alliance with China»
April 2013
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11 Apr 2013
River Erosion, Landlessness and Religious Militancy in Northern Bangladesh
Today, Ishak Mia outlines how climate change, landlessness and religious extremism have combined to destabilize the northern parts of Bangladesh. In particular, Islamist militants are exploiting environmental degradation to attract the support of the landless poor. More on «River Erosion, Landlessness and Religious Militancy in Northern Bangladesh»
March 2013
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7 Mar 2013
Climate Change’s Growing Threat to Security
Recent climate change talks in Doha were big on rhetoric but lacked substance. That’s both sad and familiar, writes Daniel Marks. It’s sad because it ignores a slew of recent reports that highlight climate change’s growing threat to human security, especially in the case of small island states. More on «Climate Change’s Growing Threat to Security»
November 2012
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7 Nov 2012
The Future of Space: Trouble on the Final Frontier
When it comes to space technology, the distinction between peaceful and non-peaceful uses is not always clear. Today, Ryan Faith reviews the 1967 UN Outer Space Treaty and concludes that now is the time to revise it and apply new concepts of deterrence in space. More on «The Future of Space: Trouble on the Final Frontier»
September 2012
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13 Sep 2012
Climate Change and Africa's Enduring Instability
Arid conditions in the Sahel and large-scale flooding in East Africa will help sustain Africa’s reputation for socio-political volatility and state failure. To manage the chaos in the worst-affected regions, argues Fawzia Sheikh, greater international participation will be necessary to boost the Continent’s resiliency. More on «Climate Change and Africa's Enduring Instability»
October 2011
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3 Oct 2011
Green Economy: Fix Our 'Ends' Not Just Our Means
While growth remains as our main goal economic and environmental crisis will persist. A green economy requires us to aim at development rather than growth, through the responsible promotion of justice, the common good, and environmental sustainability. More on «Green Economy: Fix Our 'Ends' Not Just Our Means»
November 2010
August 2009
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4 Aug 2009
India, Bangladesh: Dam Diplomacy
As India and Bangladesh engage in a heated debate about an Indian-planned dam project, experts disagree about the consequences for Bangladeshi people and the environment, Animesh Roul reports for ISN Security Watch. More on «India, Bangladesh: Dam Diplomacy»
