German CSO Forum Addresses Habitat III
The German Forum on Environment & Development was founded in 1992 after the UN conference in Rio on environment and development. Its purpose is to coordinate German NGOs in international political processes on sustainable development.
Published : 31 July 2015
HIC Reviews Habitat III Issue Papers
Habitat International Coalition has just issued its compilation of inputs from Members and officers following their review of the Habitat III Issue Papers. The 22 thematic contributions from technical experts selected by the UN-Habitat/Habitat III
Published : 31 July 2015
EU Differentiation and Israeli Settler Colonies
The EU needs to act faster and further in ensuring that Israeli settlements in no way benefit from EU-Israel bilateral relations according to a new report by European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). “EU Differentiation and
Published : 22 July 2015
Mayors Sign Francis’ Climate Declaration
Mayors and governors from major world cities are convening at the Vatican today and tomorrow in a first-of-its-kind meeting to urge global action on climate change. The summit is part of Pope Francis’ ongoing campaign
Published : 21 July 2015
Greece through Homeless Eyes
As Matina Pashali closed the door to her home behind her, she tried not to cry. She was in her early 50s – and homeless. Carrying a suitcase that held all of her belongings, she began
Published : 17 July 2015
Britain`s First “Energy Positive” House Opens in Wales
Britain’s first low cost ‘energy positive’ house, which can generate more electricity than its occupants will use, opens on Thursday despite George Osborne axing plans to make housebuilders meet tough low carbon housing targets from
Published : 16 July 2015
Arizona: Don’t Mine Sacred Land
In what many believe is a first in U.S. history, Congress has decided to give away a sacred Native American site to a massive foreign mining company.1 We’re joining a last ditch effort to save
Published : 09 July 2015
Land Rights and the Papal Visit
Pope to activists: Defend the Earth, Demand Economic Reform Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service 9 July 2015 SANTA CRUZ, Bolivia—Meeting with an international gathering of grassroots activists, Pope Francis not only encouraged, but tried to add fuel to their
Published : 09 July 2015
Myanmar: A New Publication about Land Confiscation
Villagers in Karen areas of southeast Myanmar continue to face widespread land confiscation at the hands of a multiplicity of actors. Much of this can be attributed to the rapid expansion of domestic and international
Published : 30 June 2015
