SANTA MARTA CONFERENCE: First scientific panel is created that will advise on the global energy transition

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 29Apr
The initiative, announced in Santa Marta by Minister Irene Vélez Torres during the First Conference for the Transition beyond Fossil Fuels, will bring together world-class experts in climate, economy and technology to guide public policies and concrete actions towards decarbonization.
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Global military spending rise continues as European and Asian expenditures surge

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 29Apr
(Stockholm, 27 April 2026) World military expenditure reached $2887 billion in 2025, an increase of 2.9 per cent in real terms over 2024. Military spending declined in the United States but rose by 14 per cent in Europe and by 8.1 per cent in Asia and Oceania.
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TOBOSO 19: ASEAN Parliamentarians Condemn the Killings in Negros Occidental

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 29Apr
JAKARTA, 29 April 2026—ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) condemns the killing of 19 individuals by the 79th Infantry Battalion of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Toboso, Negros Occidental on April 19, 2026.
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Asia-Pacific governments endorse landmark Baku-Bangkok Declaration on advancing societies for all ages

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 29Apr
Governments across the region adopted the Baku-Bangkok Declaration on Promoting Social Development for Advancing Societies of All Ages in Asia and the Pacific, committing to bold, coordinated action to build more inclusive, equitable and resilient societies.
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Street Child World Cup 2026: Momentum builds

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 27Apr
Momentum is building for the Street Child World Cup 2026 in Mexico, with partnerships and funding falling into place. Young people are advocating for change, focusing on issues like identity, education, and protection from violence, as the event aims to bring global attention to their stories and struggles.
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The enduring resilience of children of the Central Sahel in the midst of crisis

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 27Apr
Statement by UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban after visiting Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali 26 April 2026
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Fossil fuel companies projected to earn almost $3,000 a second in 2026 while families struggle to afford energy bills worldwide

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 27Apr
OXFAM: Published: 26th April 2026 Six of the biggest fossil fuel companies are projected to earn $2,967 a second in profits in 2026, new Oxfam research finds, ahead of the first global conference this week on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia.
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Extreme heat is pushing agrifood systems to the brink worldwide

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 27Apr
New FAO-WMO report assesses risks and identifies adaptation options as rising temperatures pose hazards to people, crops, livestock and fish
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Is AI making us smarter or just making us look smart?

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 24Apr
WB: Here's an uncomfortable truth: Students can ace every assignment in class and learn virtually nothing. Conversely, they can struggle through tasks and learn quite a lot.
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Singapore: Türk alarmed by increase in drug-related executions, calls for moratorium

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 24Apr
GENEVA – UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk today expressed alarm at the continuing spike in executions for drug-related offences in Singapore, saying the practice is at odds with international human rights law. He called for an immediate moratorium on the use of the death penalty.
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