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Youth leaders and UNESCO advance intercultural dialogue at the 2026 Global Forum on Intercultural Competence

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:18 EDT

At the 2026 Global Forum on Intercultural and Global Competence held online between 20 and 23 April 2026, UNESCO participated to share the breadth of its experience in intercultural dialogue - bringing together insights from youth-led initiatives, field-based work and concrete policy tools developed across education, social and human sciences, peacebuilding and the digital sphere. - - At a time of increasing polarisation, rapid technological transformation and rising geopolitical tensions,...

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Four Children Killed or Injured per Day During the So-Called Ceasefire in Lebanon

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:55:50 EDT

More than four children have been killed or injured every day on average in Lebanon since a temporary ceasefire was reached 25 days ago, and many families are unable to return to their homes. As peace talks resume this week, Save the Children is urging the international community to work toward a permanent ceasefire.[1] - - New data from Lebanon's Ministry of Health on Tuesday showed that 22 children have been killed and 89 injured following the temporary ceasefire started on April 17....

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Security on a dying planet: why militarised politics are pushing us to the brink

Wed, 13 May 2026 03:05:04 EDT

The world is being led to the edge – not by accident, but by choice. - - The war that the US and Israel launched on Iran in February – an attack in violation of rules set by international law – has sent shockwaves not only through energy markets but has intensified suffering across the Middle East and beyond. According to UNHCR, around 3.2 million Iranians have been displaced by the att...

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GCF in Mexico: Supporting regenerative ranching practices to protect rivers and landscapes

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:15:55 EDT

GCF in Mexico: Supporting regenerative ranching practices to protect rivers and landscapes - - Cattle ranching is a family business and a major economic driver in Mexico. However, unsustainable livestock practices lead to extensive soil erosion and poor water quality. Without healthy landscapes, climate challenges such as floods and droughts have become more severe. - - This GCF project with ‪@FondoMexicanoFMCN‬ and the Government of Mexico is working to shift traditional pract...

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AMA, health groups urge Congress to bolster No Surprises Act

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:27:46 EDT

In a letter (PDF) to congressional leaders today, the American Medical Association (AMA), 50 state medical societies and 46 healthcare groups announced support for bipartisan, bicameral legislation designed to strengthen enforcement of the No Surprises Act. - - The legislation (H.R. 4710/S. 2420) responds to the widespread problem of health plans failing to comply with the law's clear payment requirements, particularly after physicians prevail in the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR)...

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Governor Hochul Announces Registration for Free Tickets to 2026 World Cup Viewing Events on Long Island is Now Open

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:59:20 EDT

Request Free Tickets - - Free Events Will Offer Family-Friendly Community Viewing Experiences to 2026 World Cup Matches and Support Long-Term Youth Soccer Investments in New York State - - Attendees are encouraged To Use Public Transit for Easy Access to Stony Brook University - - Traducci�n al espa�ol - - Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that free ticket registration is officially open for the New York State United — 2026 World Cup Watch Experience on Long Island. This first-...

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CPKC CEO Keith Creel statement on UP-NS merger application refiling

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:46:00 EDT

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Creel today issued the following statement regarding the merger application refiled by Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) on April 30, 2026: - - Having taken nearly four months to refile their application, longer than it took for them to prepare the initial filing, UP and NS' new application doesn't change the underlying reality that th...

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India Landscape Accelerator Kickoff: From Pilots to Landscape-Scale Impact

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:12:45 EDT

On April 1st, 15 leading companies and 12 partners came together to kickstart the workplan of the India Landscape Accelerator (ILA). This newly launched regional flagship initiative under the Action Agenda on Regenerative Landscapes (AARL) convenes leading corporates, financial institutions, governments, and on-the-ground implementers to jointly identify and scale investable Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) and regenerative agriculture landscapes in priority states. - - The virtual Kick...

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GMV showcases advanced technology capabilities to the Community of Madrid

Mon, 11 May 2026 05:58:06 EDT

During the visit, she was introduced firsthand to the Q-MIND project, a strategic initiative promoted by the Community of Madrid to accelerate the development and application of quantum technologies - - Led by GMV, the project has a budget exceeding €5.3 million and integrates quantum computing and communications, as well as post-quantum cybersecurity - - The Regional Minister for Education, Science and Universities of the Community of Madrid, Mercedes Zarzalejo, visited GMV's facilities...

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Shedding light on climate change and disinformation: journalists awarded in Skopje

Fri, 8 May 2026 10:25:24 EDT

As climate change increasingly shapes people's lives, journalists in North Macedonia are stepping up to expose environmental risks, institutional gaps, and the growing spread of disinformation that undermines health, livelihoods, and access to reliable information. - - On 30 April 2026, the Council of Media Ethics of Macedonia (CMEM) held its annual media awards ceremony at the EU House in Skopje, within the UNESCO project 'Building Trust in Media in South-East Europe: Support to Journali...

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Europe's protected landscapes where rail is not an alternative, but the defining way in

Fri, 8 May 2026 04:35:42 EDT

Europe may have more than 200 airports, but it has over 40,000 railway stations!. This structural difference plays a defining role in how travellers access some of the continent's most protected natural landscapes. - - Across Europe, numerous national parks have introduced measures to manage car access — from traffic restrictions to reservation systems — in order to protect fragile ecosystems and better control visitor flows. In these destinations, rail is not an alternative mode of transp...

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NEWS: Ocean Conservancy Opposes Shortsighted Red Snapper Exemptions

Wed, 6 May 2026 03:59:38 EDT

President Trump announced on Truth Social the approval of Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) for Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. These exemptions dramatically extend recreational fishing seasons for red snapper in the South Atlantic. Overfishing drove the red snapper spawning population to just 11% of its historical levels in the 90s and early 2000s. In response, seasons were reduced as part of a rebuilding plan set to last through 2044. These new exemptions risk undermi...

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STATEMENT: European Commission Delivers Clear Plan to Advance EUDR Implementation

Wed, 6 May 2026 03:46:45 EDT

The European Commission has released the results of its simplification review of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), aimed at making compliance easier for companies and enforcement agencies across the EU. - - Crucially, the plan does not alter the core legal text of the EUDR — ending months of speculation about late-stage revisions ahead of the December 30, 2026, enforcement deadline. Instead, it focuses on ensuring the law is applied consistently across member states. - - Following is...

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LymeTV Reaches Washington Policymakers with Geo-Targeted TV Ads on PANS and PANDAS During National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week

Mon, 4 May 2026 07:00:00 EDT

LymeTV (LymeTV.org) has launched a multi-channel awareness campaign timed to National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, directing parents, educators, healthcare providers, and federal policymakers to a message that has long been overlooked: for thousands of children, a bacterial or viral infection can trigger a sudden and devastating psychiatric crisis. - - The campaign focuses on two closely related conditions — Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Au...

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House-Passed Farm Bill Needs Changes to Address Child Hunger – Save the Children and SCAN

Fri, 1 May 2026 11:25:42 EDT

Following final passage of the Farm Bill in the House of Representatives, Save the Children and its political advocacy arm, Save the Children Action Network (SCAN), express disappointment in the bill and urge lawmakers to take stronger action to protect children from hunger and to reinforce critical supports for children and families as the legislation moves toward consideration in the U.S. Senate. - - “Every child deserves a healthy start in life, including access to nutritious food and...

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Migration systems and policies must uphold the rights of children – UNICEF

Fri, 1 May 2026 11:16:04 EDT

“As countries convene for the International Migration Review Forum, the world faces a global turning point in how migration systems affect children. Globally, new laws, enforcement practices, and bilateral arrangements are rapidly changing. - - “What is at stake is profound: whether children will be met with systems that uphold their rights and best interests, or risk exposing them to harm, family separation, and reduced access to protection. - - “It is essential to reaffirm a core principle...

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Ceres urges U.S. Congress to close gaps for strong, affordable, resilient agricultural economy

Fri, 1 May 2026 11:07:32 EDT

The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) that the U.S. House of Representatives passed falls short of what American food, beverage, apparel, and agriculture companies need to compete globally, navigate ongoing climate and trade volatility, and support the farmers and ranchers in their supply chains, Ceres said in a statement. - - “American companies and investors came to Capitol Hill this March with four asks for this Congress: pass a Farm Bill, expand conservation fund...

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Uniting Global Stakeholders to Advance Green Supply Chain Transformation at Shanghai Climate Week

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:47:05 EDT

The Green Supply Chain Transformation Forum, themed “Carbon Co-explore, Chain the Future Shore”, was held at the Baowu Carbon Neutrality Industrial Park in Shanghai as part of Shanghai Climate Week 2026. - - The forum was co-hosted by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and Alibaba Group and convened companies and stakeholders from the solar and storage, electric vehicle and technology sectors to discuss value chain decarbonization, overseas compliance and cross&#...

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AECOM selected to conduct PFAS pilot program for the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:23:43 EDT

AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced it was selected by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) to deliver a first-of-its-kind program piloting reduction and destruction technologies for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at municipal wastewater treatment plants (POTWs) across Massachusetts. AECOM, in partnership with CDM Smith, executed eighteen pilot tests on materials and technologies within a compressed timeframe. The progr...

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Governor Hochul, U.S. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, and U.S. Representative Tonko Announce More Than $540 Million in Public and Private Investment to Connect Unserved New Yorkers to Affordable, High-Speed Internet

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:01:53 EDT

Learn About ConnectALL Resources at broadband.ny.gov - - Governor Hochul, along with U.S. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Tonko, today announced that ConnectALL has begun implementation of a $542 million effort to bring affordable, reliable, high-speed internet service to 58,617 unserved and underserved homes and businesses in largely rural districts statewide as part of the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. This historic undertakin...

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Mel Ladner Chronicles a Rookie's Legendary Journey in “Rookie Cop”

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:18:07 EDT

Mel Ladner's novel, “Rookie Cop: The Good Old Days 1968,” tells the story of Marvin Levey, a timid young man who unexpectedly becomes a hero during one of the most turbulent periods in American history. A retired New York City police officer, Ladner draws on his decades of law enforcement experience to bring authenticity and depth to his storytelling, capturing the trials and triumphs of life on the force. - - The

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“Human Error” Examines Allegations of Election Fraud in the United States

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:40:47 EDT

Mel Ladner's nonfiction book, “Human Error: Election Fraud,” presents an in-depth account of alleged election irregularities in the United States, focusing on a case in New York City. A retired New York City police officer with decades of law enforcement experience, Ladner draws from his background to outline a detailed narrative of his investigation and legal journey. - - Published under Ladner Legacy

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WBCSD x BBC : 'The Collective' Series Announcement

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:56:42 EDT

As change and uncertainty accelerate across the global economy, businesses are navigating an increasingly complex operating environment, from shifting geopolitical dynamics to evolving regulation, supply chain pressure and rising physical risks. Against this backdrop, businesses are balancing immediate demands with moving forward on vital sustainable development resilience and transformation agendas. - - Representing industries from energy and food systems to finance and the built environ...

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Agoda Establishes Strategic Partnership with Taipei City Government Promoting International Tourism Development

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:11:17 EDT

Announced at Agoda's 2026 Taiwan Gold Circle Awards ceremony, the partnership is documented in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Agoda and the Taipei City Government and dedicated to promoting Taipei to a global tourism audience. By combining Taipei's rich urban tourism assets with Agoda's global reach, the aim is to boost both the number of international and domestic visitors to Taipei. - - As part of the partnership, Agoda will share international travel trends and platform insi...

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AMA urges Congress to strengthen safeguards for AI chatbots

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:15:34 EDT

The American Medical Association (AMA) today urged federal lawmakers to put stronger safeguards in place as the use of augmented intelligence (AI) chatbots in mental health care continues to grow. The AMA emphasized both the promise and risks of these rapidly expanding technologies. - - In letters to the co-chairs of the Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus (PDF), the Congressional Digital Health Caucus (PDF), and the Senate Artificial Intelligence Caucus (PDF), the AMA recogn...

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WWF: Santa Marta Conference must build political momentum for implementing a just energy transition

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:23:07 EDT

WWF welcomes the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, taking place from 24 to 29 April, in Santa Marta, Colombia. The meeting sends a clear signal that the urgency of transitioning away from fossil fuels can no longer be ignored. - - Earth's climate is more out of balance than at any point in recorded history. Coal, oil, and gas remain the dominant drivers of the climate crisis – fueling rising greenhouse gas emissions, worsening climate hazards, and deepening impacts o...

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Putting People at the Center of Climate Action: The importance of measuring the Just Transition 

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:21:33 EDT

Climate change is the defining challenge of our time. Companies across sectors are working to both mitigate their impacts and adapt to an already changing climate. But a growing body of evidence shows that climate action, when pursued without considering its impacts on people, can disrupt or even halt progress toward a lower-carbon, nature-positive and climate-resilient future. - - In practice, this is already happening. Projects focused on mining transition minerals or expanding renewable...

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AECOM becomes a policy partner to Transport Australia

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:58:43 EDT

AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, announced its appointment as an inaugural productivity policy partner to Transport Australia. AECOM has joined Transport Australia's productivity policy working group, drawing on the Company's deep expertise in advising and delivering iconic transportation infrastructure to support the industry body's goal of driving productivity improvements across the sector. - - “As a policy partner to Transport Australia, we bring real‑time insights...

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Dutch court hears Greenpeace International's arguments against Energy Transfer's latest attempt to evade accountability

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:17:48 EDT

Greenpeace International's landmark anti-SLAPP lawsuit against Energy Transfer took another step forward in the Amsterdam District Court, today. The hearing reviewed the pipeline company's latest attempt to avoid accountability under Dutch law and the European Union's anti-SLAPP directive for back-to-back abusive lawsuits filed in the US.[1] Netherlands-based Greenpeace International is seeking legal recognition that Energy Transfer has acted unlawfully as well as relief from the harm that...

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