Millions of jobs at risk in Asia-Pacific as AI adoption surges in wealthy nations

Just as industrialisation in the 19th century “split the world into a wealthy few and the impoverished”, the AI revolution could do the same. “Countries that invest in skills, computing power and sound governance systems will benefit, others risk being left far behind,” warned Philip Schellekens, Chief Economist for the UN Development Programme for the Asia […]

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Water Companies Face Scrutiny Over $13 Billion Green Bond Borrowing Amid Pollution Concerns

England’s privatised water utilities have borrowed more than £10.5 billion ($13.2 billion) through green bonds since 2017, positioning themselves among the UK’s largest corporate issuers of sustainable finance. Yet despite this surge in climate‑linked borrowing, the sector’s environmental performance has deteriorated, sparking accusations of greenwashing and raising questions about credibility. Rising Pollution, Red Ratings Major […]

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How can we restore them? – The Applied Ecologist

Velasco et al. share their experience assessing the survival of plant species in the Galapagos to inform decision-making amongst stakeholders. When you think of the Galapagos Islands, what comes to mind? Perhaps volcanic landscapes, giant tortoises and other unique wildlife, scenes that could easily belong in a nature documentary. But behind this iconic scenery lies […]

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London Unveils £35 Billion Climate Pipeline to Drive Local Transformation

At the Greening the Public Sector event, Kate Hand, Head of Climate Change at London Councils, delivered a keynote highlighting the capital’s ambitious £35 billion pipeline of climate projects. The initiative signals a bold financing shift designed to reshape every borough and accelerate the city’s transition to a sustainable future. Local Innovation, Global Impact The […]

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Ireland and Ukraine Sign 2030 Roadmap to Deepen Partnership

Dublin, 2 December 2025 — Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed the 2030 Roadmap on Ukraine–Ireland Partnership, setting out a five‑year plan to strengthen bilateral ties across political, economic, and cultural spheres. Expanded Financial Commitments As part of the agreement, Ireland announced an additional €125 million in support for Ukraine, including: […]

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US Envoy Steve Witkoff to Meet Putin in Moscow Over Ukraine Peace Proposal

Moscow, 2 December 2025 — US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to hold talks in Moscow on Tuesday to discuss the Trump administration’s controversial proposal to end the war in Ukraine. High‑Stakes Diplomacy The meeting comes at a critical juncture, as Washington seeks to advance a peace framework that has […]

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Ireland Launches Age‑Friendly Health System Blueprint to Transform Care for Older Adults

Dublin, 2 December 2025 — Ireland has unveiled a new Age‑Friendly Health System (AFHS) blueprint, a nationwide initiative designed to reshape healthcare delivery for older adults. Announced by Minister of State for Older People and Housing, Kieran O’Donnell, TD, and supported by the Health Service Executive (HSE), the plan aims to embed age‑friendly principles across […]

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Green Economy Set to Surpass $7 Trillion by 2030, WEF New Report Finds

The global green economy has already surpassed $5 trillion annually and is projected to exceed $7 trillion by 2030, according to a new report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The findings position the green economy as the second‑fastest growing sector worldwide, outpaced only by technology. […]

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Nigeria’s Healthcare System Faces Collapse with Strikes, Unpaid Salaries, and Deteriorating Facilities

Note: This is the first part of a two part article series detailing the state of healthcare in the Country, the second part will list and mention billions in aids and government allocations which seems not to reflect on what is presently seen in the sector. Mounting Crisis Nigeria’s healthcare sector is at a breaking […]

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