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August 18, 2020

Australian Government denies responsibility for climate-threatened Torres Strait

Islanders are worried their islands could disappear in their lifetimes, without urgent action – a concern backed by the latest climate science.
February 9, 2020

UNHCR calls for decisive action to end 'alarming' conditions on Aegean islands

The UN Refugee Agency is urging Greece to intensify efforts to address alarming overcrowding and precarious conditions for asylum seekers and migrants staying on the five Greek Aegean islands of Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Kos, and Leros.
September 1, 2019

Caribbean nations rally around pollution-free future

The new project will promote sustainable consumption through circular economy approaches.
February 19, 2019

Maldives government 'must act on new details in corruption scandal'

Transparency International has urged President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih not to let political position or status become a ticket to impunity for those involved in grand corruption.
November 24, 2018

Vanuatu says fossil fuel companies could be sued over climate change

Vanuatu is exploring legal actions against the world’s most polluting fossil fuel corporations and countries facilitating the industry for their roles in creating catastrophic climate change.

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Jan 14 2021

Call to halt UK police training programmes for repressive states

The College of Policing has provided training for at least 12 countries that are listed as 'human rights priority countries' by the Foreign and...

Jan 13 2021

Royal College of Paediatrics calls for urgent review of children's meal packages

Jan 13 2021

Jersey islanders invited to join citizens' jury on assisted dying

Jan 12 2021

Councils call for Ofsted school inspections not to be resumed

Jan 12 2021

Catholic bishops call on UK to 'forsake its nuclear arsenal'

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