Environment
Organization Of American States Commemorates Inter-American Decade For Rural Women’s Rights
The Organization of American States (OAS) has launched the Inter-American Decade for the Rights of All Women, Adolescents, and Girls in Rural Settings of the Americas, to be observed from 2024 to 2034.
The declaration, adopted at its General Assembly, aims to address the historical debt owed to rural women, who face extreme poverty, limited access to education and healthcare, and social services.
According to the OAS, around 58 million women live in rural areas in Latin America and the Caribbean, doing fundamental work for food security and caring for the planet.
Despite their crucial role, rural women face numerous challenges, including limited access to land ownership, with only 30% having some form of ownership, precarious living conditions, labor informality, and extreme poverty and also absence from decision-making positions
The Inter-American Decade seeks to build an effective action plan for access to rights, services, and prevention, eradication, and reparation measures for all forms of exclusion, discrimination, and violence suffered by rural women.
In a related development, His Excellency Tarlie Francis, the permanent representative of Grenada and Chair of the Permanent Council of the OAS, extended heartfelt congratulations to the governments and people of Canada,
USA, Venezuela, Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and Colombia on their recent national day celebrations. Francis wished the nations continued prosperity, peace, and happiness as they celebrate their unique identities and rich cultural heritage.
He also praised the leadership acumen of his predecessor, Ambassador Chet Neymour, the permanent representative of the Commonwealth of Bahamas, commending his commitment to the principles of the Permanent Council and dedication to fostering dialogue and cooperation among member states.
Business
Echoes Of Unfulfilled Promises In Nigeria’s Journey
As Nigeria commemorates its 64th Independence anniversary, the stark contrast between celebration and the persistent challenges of corruption, mismanagement, and unfulfilled promises becomes evident.
The editorial revisits historical attempts at reform, such as the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission’s (ICPC) prosecutions and the House of Representatives’ inquiry into the unfulfilled $14.5 million aircraft repair contract. Many of these initiatives have faded from public memory, leaving questions about accountability unresolved.
High-profile corruption cases, including the Halliburton scandal involving alleged bribes of $180 million, highlight systemic failures within the political landscape.
The editorial emphasizes the need for collective action from citizens, civil society, and the media to demand transparency and accountability. It warns that without addressing these entrenched failures, Nigeria’s path toward democracy and good governance may continue to be fraught with unfulfilled promises.
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Environment
CARICOM Development Fund donates $270,000 to St. Vincent and the Grenadines for Hurricane Beryl Relief
The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) has donated US$100,000 (ap-proximately EC$270,000) to the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to support recovery efforts following the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl.
The funds, drawn from the CDF’s Emergency Disaster Assistance Facility (EDAF), will aid in the removal and transportation of debris from the three Grenadine islands of Canouan, Mayreau, and Union Island.
The grant will finance sea transportation of the debris for safe recycling in neighbouring Trinidad and Tobago, protecting fragile ecosystems and establishing access corridors for relief de-livery.
Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm, caused widespread damage and three deaths in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, particularly on the Grenadines islets.
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The CDF’s EDAF is a quick response facility designed to ad-dress natural or man-made disasters that exceed the affected country’s ability to cope. The CDF is also working with affected Member States to sup-port the early restoration of livelihoods, promoting regional cohesion and addressing disparities.
Environment
Global Leaders Converge in Brazil to Tackle Climate Change, Sustainable Development
In a bid to address the pressing challenges of climate change and sustainable development, governments, experts, and civil society representatives gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the Fifth Global Conference on Climate and SDG Synergy.
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohamm emphasized the urgent need for action, stating, “We face a moment of truth on climate change.”
She noted that greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, and climate disasters are intensifying across all continents, with the most vulnerable populations bearing the brunt.
Mohammed expressed concern that the target to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels is “hanging by a thread”.
Furthermore, the latest report on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reveals that only 17% are on track, with progress stalled or regressed in over a third of the goals.
To address these challenges, Mohammed stressed that countries must act now to align their climate plans with the 1.5-degree Celsius target and phase out fossil fuels.
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She also called for reforms to the international financial system to ensure it works in favor of developing countries, rather than against them.
Mohammed emphasized the need for long-term financing to support developing nations, proposing an SDG stimulus plan worth $500 billion annually.
She also advocated for taxing the wealthy to catalyze the transition to sustainable development.
Li Junhua, UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, echoed the need for integrated solutions to tackle climate change and sustainable development challenges together.
Simon Stiell, UNFCCC Executive Secretary, reaffirmed the commitment to leave no one behind, ensuring that the economic opportunities from the green transition reach every community justly, equitably, and swiftly.
Diaspora Watch reports that the conference, co-convened by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the UN Climate Change Secretariat, aimed to build on the growing evidence for synergistic action to address the interlinked crises.
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