Why the UN Environment Assembly is essential for a safer, more resilient planet

The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) is the world’s highest decision-making body on matters related to the environment. Credit: UNEP | The 7th session of the UNEA will take place from December 8 to 12 in Nairobi, Kenya. Opinion by Inger Andersen (Nairobi, Kenya) Wednesday December 3, 2025 Inter-Press Office Inger Andersen is Executive Director […]

From access to action: carbon markets can turn developing countries’ ambitions into reality

Local farmer plowing a field in Indonesia. Credit: Unsplash Opinion by Ana Carolina Avzaradel Glass (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) Wednesday November 26, 2025 Inter-Press Office RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, Nov 26 (IPS) – The UN climate talks at COP30 brought the crucial issue of climate finance back to the forefront of global discussions. However, while […]

Takeaways from the outcome of the UN climate talks in Brazil

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Historic Colorado River agreement to preserve flow progress after receiving key approval from state water board

A yearslong effort to purchase two of the most powerful water rights on the Colorado River has cleared a new hurdle after the state water board agreed to manage the rights jointly with Western Slope water officials. The Colorado Water Conservation Board voted unanimously Wednesday evening to include the two water rights associated with the […]

Beyond Buzzwords: COP30’s opportunity to deliver sustainable food systems

Delegates met at the Global Climate-Smart Agriculture Conference in Brasilia ahead of the COP30 climate talks. Credit: 2025Clim-Eat/Flickr Opinion by Ana Maria Loboguerrero (Belgium, Brazil) Thursday November 20, 2025 Inter-Press Office BELÉM, Brazil, Nov 20 (IPS) – The language of sustainability in agriculture changes with the seasons: from ‘climate-friendly’ to ‘regenerative’, ‘agroecological’ and ‘nature-positive’. Each […]