Peace talks between Türkiye and the PKK offer a historic opportunity for environmental restoration
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Peace Talks Between Türkiye and the PKK Offer a Historic Opportunity for Environmental Restoration
The ongoing conflict between Türkiye and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has caused significant ecological damage in the region. The recent call by the PKK leader for disarmament presents a unique chance for peace and environmental recovery. A new publication by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) emphasizes the importance of including environmental restoration in peace negotiations to ensure lasting peace and justice. The policy recommendations highlight the need to address ecological harm, involve local communities, and promote sustainable recovery models.
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Australian farmers face inconsistent guidelines when it comes to crop regulations across genetically modified (GM), organic and other crop frameworks, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.
In a pioneering study that explores the intricate relationship between industrial output, coal consumption, and life expectancy, researchers are shedding light on the environmental and health dynamics in ASEAN nations. The study, titled "Coal Consumption as a Moderator in the Link Between Industrial Output and Life Expectancy in ASEAN Nations," is led by Prof. Abdul Rahim Ridzuan from the Institute for Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (IBDAAI) at Universiti Teknologi MARA in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, and the Centre for Economic Development and Policy (CEDP) at Universiti Malaysia Sabah in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. This research offers valuable insights into how coal consumption influences both economic growth and public health in the region.
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