by Shireen Akram Boshar
On Sunday, the Green Party of England and Wales passed a motion defining Zionism as a form of racism. Within hours of the vote, Israel’s foreign ministry responded, slamming the moby Ann Garrison
There is no evidence that Eritrea has surrendered its Red Sea Coast in exchange for relief from US sanctions.by Marie-May Jeremie
The Western Indian Ocean is a connected ecosystem, with migratory species, shared habitats and coastal communities linking countries across the region. Protecting these systems requires cooperation that extends beyond national borders and finance capable of supporting conservation over the long term. The article examines regional efforts to build sustainable blue economies, strengthen ocean governance and meet the goal of protecting 30% of marine and coastal areas by 2030. It highlights community-led conservation initiatives, the role of the Nairobi Convention and the proposed Western Indian Ocean Regional Conservation Trust Fund as mechanisms for sustaining cross-border conservation and regional leadership.by Alejandra Garcia Elizalde
Havana is facing an escalation of pressure in which threats of potential military action coexist, almost simultaneously, with messages from Washington about the possibility of reaching an agreement. Meanwhile, restrictions on fuel supplies and international trade are deepening the difficulties of ensuring essential services.by Advocate Sudhakar Shunmugam
Rivers are ecological systems that sustain food, livelihoods, landscapes and human settlements. Yet modern development increasingly treats them as infrastructure for dams, water extraction, waste disposal and other demands. Climate change is intensifying pressures through changing rainfall, droughts, floods, rising temperatures and glacier retreat. Pollution from sewage, industry, plastics and agriculture further threatens ecosystems and communities. Advocate Sudhakar Shunmugam examines rivers through the principles of environmental justice, public trust and ecological limits, arguing that development must respect the systems that sustain rivers. Protecting floodplains, wetlands and water quality, while involving affected communities, is essential to sustaining rivers and human civilization.by Shrishtee Bajpai and Ashish Kothari
“Earthy governance” offers a different understanding of democracy, one in which human communities recognize their place within the wider web of life. Drawing on Indigenous and local communities across the world, Shrishtee Bajpai and Ashish Kothari examine forms of self-governance rooted in ecological relationships, collective decision-making, commons and custodianship. These systems seek to distribute power, strengthen the voice of marginalized groups and recognize rivers, mountains, forests and other more-than-human communities as integral to governance. From Lachung in Sikkim to the Tharaka community in Kenya and the Dongria Kondh of Odisha, the article explores practices that challenge human-centered and centralized models ofdemocracy.by Paul Le Blanc
Paul Le Blanc reviews a new book that reveals little known dimensions of Rosa Luxemburg the outstanding thinker and revolutionary, but also the generously gifted human being.Your tax-deductible contribution in any amount will enable us to devote the staff time and conduct the outreach and advocacy we need to win.
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