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Nature Needs Its Own ID

Midori Paxton NEW YORK, MAR 3 (PS) : During my 35-year career in environmental conservation, I have come to realize that today’s planetary crisis is driven not just by destruction and neglect but also by something more profound: our economic systems’ blindness to nature’s value. As governments chase GDP growth

What Should Be on the Global Financial Agenda?

The UN Tax Convention that is currently being negotiated could foster the international cooperation that these efforts require. But we

The Key to Narrowing the Development Gap

Increasing investment is a first step toward building more productive, sustainable, and resilient African food systems. Supporting Africa’s farmers is

The Biodiversity Crisis Is a Security Crisis

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The Middle East Needs a Ceasefire Now

To be sure, rebuilding Gaza will take years and require a significant international effort. But achieving an effective, enforceable regional

The South China Sea Could Boil Over

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What We Can Do About Food Insecurity

A good example is ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), a fortified peanut paste that helps 92% of acutely malnourished children recover,

Justice for Street Vendors

Street vending is a legitimate economic activity that provides livelihoods for millions and accounts for a large share of urban

Preparing for a Russian Nuclear Meltdown

Historically, Russia’s defeat in foreign wars, including the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05, World War I, and the 1979-89 invasion of

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The Roots of the Global Water Crisis

The fact that some remain unaffected by this crisis attests to their privilege. While many experience environmental degradation on a