President Biden Invites 40 World Leaders to Climate Summit
The Leaders Summit on Climate will underscore the urgency – and the economic benefits – of stronger climate action. The U.S. President Joe Biden has invited 40 world leaders to…
U.S. Ends Sanctions Against Personnel of the International Criminal Court
The Department of State also terminated the separate 2019 policy on visa restrictions on certain ICC personnel. President Joe Biden has revoked Executive Order 13928 on “Blocking Property of Certain…
U.S. Report Highlights Corruption and Lack of Transparency in India
As there are visible links between corruption and human rights violations as well as other crimes, the U.S. report asserts that India has several significant human rights issues. By Rakesh…
Global Leaders Call for International Pandemic Treaty
The international community should work together “towards a new international treaty for pandemic preparedness and response” to build a more robust global health architecture that will protect future generations, world…
Canadian Wheat Growers Disappointed in Supreme Court Ruling on Carbon Tax
In order to achieve net zero emissions in 2050, Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau’s government has decided to increase the carbon price by $15 per year starting in 2023.…
2 Billion People Do Not Have Direct Access to Water: Report
The report provides decision-makers with knowledge and tools to formulate and implement sustainable water policies. The United Nations World Water Development Report (WWDR) 2021, published by UNESCO on behalf of…