Romania has emerged as the European Union’s most challenging environment for young job seekers, with the highest youth unemployment rate in the bloc—26.3% as of December 2024, according to Eurostat data analyzed by the Social Monitor, a project of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation Romania. The figure places Romania ahead of countries traditionally known for high […]
Continue ReadingEcological Solutions and Evidence is thrilled to announce the winner of our annual Georgina Mace Prize! This award is given to an outstanding article published in the journal by an author at the start of their career. The winner was selected by our Senior Editors who had to choose from our list of highly impressive […]
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As heavily armed gangs expand their control and public institutions are facing intense pressure, delivering humanitarian aid on the ground is becoming harder as funding is dwindling. “Haiti has not received the level of attention or funding that is so desperately needed,” said Ms. Pope. Just returned from a high-level visit in Haiti, Ms. Pope urged […]
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The earthquakes – which hit central Myanmar on 28 March – killed at least 3,700 people, injured 4,800 more and left 129 still missing. However, humanitarians warn the true toll is likely much higher due to underreporting and continued challenges in data collection and verification. More than 140 aftershocks – some as high as magnitude […]
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Mozambique is grappling with the deadliest post-election unrest in its history, with over 300 fatalities reported since October 2024. The violence erupted following the disputed presidential election, which saw Daniel Chapo of the ruling Frelimo party declared the winner amid allegations of electoral fraud. Widespread Crackdown on Protests In the aftermath, protests led by opposition […]
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April 2025 – Tokyo, Japan — Japan has reported a substantial annual trade surplus of $63 billion with the United States, reinforcing its strong export position just as it enters delicate negotiations with the Trump administration over proposed tariffs. According to official trade figures released by Japan’s Ministry of Finance, exports to the U.S. rose […]
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported collecting over $500 million in tariff revenues since April 5, 2025, under President Trump’s latest trade measures. This figure significantly contrasts with President Trump’s assertion that the U.S. is generating $2 billion per day from tariffs. Key Points: The discrepancy between reported and claimed tariff revenues raises […]
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The finding comes in its latest brief on violence against civilians, which also reveals a similar rise in incidents of conflict-related sexual violence (CSRV). Sources include victims and eyewitness accounts, as well as reports from secondary sources identified during field missions, service providers and protection partners. Killings, abductions and other horrors Last year, UNMISS documented 1,019 […]
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Fatou Tamba, a 36-year-old Gambian woman, has lived in the UK for 18 years, including eight years in Liverpool. She is scheduled for deportation to The Gambia on April 21, 2025. Her supporters, including family, healthcare professionals, and community members, have launched an urgent petition to halt the deportation, citing serious risks to her safety […]
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Apple has achieved a 60% reduction in global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since 2015 and is advancing rapidly toward its Apple 2030 goal — to become carbon neutral across its entire business, including supply chain and product lifecycle. In its 2024 Environmental Progress Report, the company outlined significant strides across energy use, supply chain practices, […]
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