# sustainable development goals (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover sustainable development goals. Page: Feed: --- ## [U.S. Midwest Flooding Is a Growing Threat to Agriculture](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/u-s-midwest-flooding-is-a-growing-threat-to-agriculture/) _2026-08-27 · Esther Ngumbi and Christy Gibson · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ Across the U.S. Midwest, from Illinois to Indiana to Ohio, severe storms and heavy rains caused devastating flooding, extensive damage to infrastructure, and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people. The historic scale and severity of flooding led to the issuance of disaster proclamations for the States of Illinois and Indiana. Often underestimated and \[…\] ## [Fishers’ Organisations in India Demand Recognition From FAO](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/fishers-organisations-in-india-demand-recognition-from-fao/) _2026-08-27 · Bharath Thampi · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ India is ranked the second-largest fish-producing nation globally, accounting for around 8 percent of global output. The fisheries sector in India accounts for nearly 7.43 percent of Agricultural Gross Value Added (GVA), the highest (independent) share among the agriculture and allied sectors. According to government statistics, India’s fish output doubled from 95.79 lakh tonnes in \[…\] ## [UN Secretary General Expresses Sadness Over Lives Lost in Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/un-secretary-general-expresses-sadness-over-lives-lost-in-nepal-tibet-flash-floods/) _2026-08-27 · IPS Correspondent · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ A massive geophysical disaster along the mountainous Nepal-Tibet border has left at least 160 people dead and hundreds more missing after a glacial collapse triggered devastating flash floods and mudslides on Wednesday. According to data compiled by regional disaster management authorities, the catastrophe began high in the Himalayas. An enormous avalanche of ice and rock \[…\] ## [The Indian Ocean Is Sounding the Alarm and Its Islands Are Among the First to Hear It](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/the-indian-ocean-is-sounding-the-alarm-and-its-islands-are-among-the-first-to-hear-it/) _2026-08-26 · James Alix Michel · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ Across this vast ocean, the latest monitoring by Mercator Ocean International shows marine heatwave conditions ranging from moderate to severe. At the same time, the World Meteorological Organization expects a strong El Niño to intensify through August to October, with a positive Indian Ocean Dipole also likely to develop. These are not distant scientific signals. \[…\] ## [Beyond the Horizon: Raising a Generation to Protect the Blue Pacific](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/beyond-the-horizon-raising-a-generation-to-protect-the-blue-pacific/) _2026-08-26 · Sera Sefeti · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ There is a saying that people protect what they love, and to love something, you first need to understand it. — Hannah Nanovu, Whole School Ocean Coordinator, International School Suva ## [Grand Planetary Challenges Need a Grand Coalition to Solve Them](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/grand-planetary-challenges-need-a-grand-coalition-to-solve-them/) _2026-08-26 · Lulseged Tamene Desta and Cargele Masso · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ Several coalitions exist today to defend the territories in which people live and work. Global leaders have long understood the importance of shared responsibility for collective security and have invested significant time in establishing networks, partnerships and alliances. In 2025, global spending on defense reached a record $2.9 trillion. But the global community is increasingly \[…\] ## [A Divided Vote for the UN’s Human Rights Chief](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/a-divided-vote-for-the-uns-human-rights-chief/) _2026-08-26 · Samuel King · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ On 24 July, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly reappointed Volker Türk as High Commissioner for Human Rights for a further four years. Only 10 states – among them Israel, Russia and the USA – opposed the decision. Türk is an Austrian lawyer who’s spent almost his entire career in the UN system, from field \[…\] ## [Retired in Ukraine: One Cheese, Two Chickens and a Dozen Eggs](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/retired-in-ukraine-one-cheese-two-chickens-and-a-dozen-eggs/) _2026-08-25 · Karlos Zurutuza · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ Marina says she does not particularly like her flowers, but that, “for some reason,” people buy them. In the centre of Uzhgorod, 800 kilometres southwest of Kyiv, this 75-year-old Ukrainian woman sells chrysanthemums, dahlias and gladioli on the pavement of central Voloshyna Street, all grown in the small garden at her home. “People take them \[…\] ## [Colombia Declares State of Emergency Following Deadly Earthquake](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/colombia-declares-state-of-emergency-following-deadly-earthquake/) _2026-08-25 · Oritro Karim · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ Over the past week, the humanitarian crisis in Colombia has deteriorated significantly following the Mw 7.4–7.5 earthquake that struck the Chocó department on August 10. With the Colombian government declaring a State of Emergency across 15 departments, the nation continues to struggle with massive civilian casualties, immense damage to critical infrastructure, and the disruption of basic \[…\] ## [South Africa’s Anti-Immigrant Violence Slows SDG Goals, Rips Apart Africans’ Free Movement Call](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/south-africas-anti-immigrant-violence-slows-sdg-goals-rips-apart-africans-free-movement-call/) _2026-08-25 · Charles Mpaka · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ The xenophobic protests against Malawians, Nigerians, Zimbabweans, and other Africans in South Africa not only created a humanitarian crisis but also jeopardised the achievement of some SDGs. ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FsCTSqOGDA6S) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [The Plastics Treaty Process Needs Greatly Improved Observer Participation at this Critical Point in the Negotiations and Beyond](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/the-plastics-treaty-process-needs-greatly-improved-observer-participation-at-this-critical-point-in-the-negotiations-and-beyond/) _2026-08-24 · Craig Boljkovac · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ In 2022, the United Nations Environment Assembly mandated an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop a global, legally binding instrument addressing the full life cycle of plastics, from production and product design to disposal. After the resumed fifth session adjourned without consensus in Geneva in August 2025, the divided process moved into informal consultations before \[…\] ## [GEF Proposes $140 Million Program to Strengthen Drought Resilience](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/gef-proposes-140-million-program-to-strengthen-drought-resilience/) _2026-08-24 · Kizito Makoye · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ For pastoralists in Arvaikheer — a village in Mongolia’s dry central plains — rain can determine whether there is enough grass for cattle to roam, whether waterholes are replenished and whether families make it through another dry season. But as climate change makes rainfall increasingly unpredictable, even a wet season may no longer provide water \[…\] ## [UPSC Mains GS 3 Question Paper 2026 Out, Download PDF](https://vajiramandravi.com/upsc-exam/upsc-mains-gs-3-question-paper-2026/) _2026-08-24 · Prafulla Vats · Vajiram & Ravi_ UPSC Mains GS 3 Question Paper 2026 was conducted on August 23, 2026 , in the forenoon session from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon . General Studies-III was Paper-IV of the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026. Candidates can now check the question paper PDF and analyse the questions, difficulty level, syllabus coverage and important topics asked in the examination. 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General Studies-IV was Paper-V of the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026. Candidates can now check the question paper PDF and analyse the questions, difficulty level, syllabus coverage and important topics asked in the examination. UPSC Mains GS 4 Question Paper 2026… ## [ECUADOR: ‘Criminalisation Serves as a Deterrent, Seeking to Discipline Others’](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/ecuador-criminalisation-serves-as-a-deterrent-seeking-to-discipline-others/) _2026-08-24 · CIVICUS · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ CIVICUS discusses the rapid erosion of civic space in Ecuador with Gabriela Panchana, an activist, communicator and founder of the En Voz Alta and Rumbo Plural digital platforms. Gabriela faces legal proceedings as a result of her online activism. Her experience is part of a growing pattern where activists and journalists face criminalisation and \[…\] ## [UPSC Mains GS 2 Question Paper 2026 Out, Download PDF](https://vajiramandravi.com/upsc-exam/upsc-mains-gs-2-question-paper-2026/) _2026-08-22 · Prafulla Vats · Vajiram & Ravi_ The UPSC Mains GS 2 Question Paper 2026 was conducted on August 22, 2026 , in the afternoon session from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM . As Paper-III of the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026, GS 2 covered areas such as Indian Polity, Constitution, Governance, Social Justice and International Relations . 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It helps candidates understand the latest question pattern, syllabus coverage, important themes, and the level of analytical thinking required in the examination. The Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 began on 21 August 2026 and will conclude on 30th August, 2026 . The question… ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/b1YCMPTzHWTj) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [Rule of Law, History, Principles, Important Factors, Significance](https://vajiramandravi.com/upsc-exam/rule-of-law/) _2026-08-22 · Vajiram Editor · Vajiram & Ravi_ Rule of Law is one of the ideals of political morality and the government which is based on principles of law and not of men. It acts as a building block for the formation of a democratic society. It is based on the four universal principles - just law, open government, impartial and accessible justice, and accountability. 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Every passing minute brought her closer to death. “There was internal bleeding,” recalls Dr Iddi Muhammad Juma, a surgeon at Tanzania’s Same District Hospital. “We performed an \[…\] ## [Cockroach Insult Unleashes Biggest Challenge yet to Modi’s Repressive Rule](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/cockroach-insult-unleashes-biggest-challenge-yet-to-modis-repressive-rule/) _2026-08-21 · Andrew Firmin · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ India’s strongman leader, Narendra Modi, has just been forced to do the thing he likes least: making concessions in response to protests. It all started on 15 May, when the country’s Chief Justice, Surya Kant, told a courtroom that unemployed young people who protest and speak out on social media are like cockroaches. 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Candidates preparing for future Civil Services Examinations can download the GS 4 Question Paper PDF provided below to understand the latest question trends, exam pattern, and the level of analytical thinking expected by UPSC. Earlier, the UPSC Mains GS Paper 1 and GS Paper 2… ## [UPSC Mains 2026 Exam Date, Schedule, Syllabus, Exam Pattern](https://vajiramandravi.com/upsc-exam/upsc-mains/) _2026-08-21 · Anshu Shukla · Vajiram & Ravi_ The UPSC Mains 2026 Time Table has been officially released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for candidates who qualify the Civil Services Preliminary Examination. The Mains examination will be conducted from 21 August to 30 August 2026 , covering the Essay, General Studies (GS I–IV), qualifying language papers, and optional subject papers . Each exam day includes a forenoon session… ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FdL82jiLzh8H) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [UPSC Mains Admit Card 2026 Out, Download Mains Hall Ticket PDF](https://vajiramandravi.com/upsc-exam/upsc-admit-card/) _2026-08-20 · Anshu Shukla · Vajiram & Ravi_ UPSC Mains Admit Card 2026 has been released on 14th August, 2026 the Official UPSC Website at upsc.gov.in for candidates appearing in the Civil Services Main Examination 2026. The UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2026 is scheduled to begin on August 21, 2026, and will continue until August 30, 2026 . Candidates should download it and carefully check all the details mentioned on the admit… ## [Simon Commission 1927, Purpose, Impacts, UPSC Notes](https://vajiramandravi.com/upsc-exam/simon-commission/) _2026-08-20 · Vajiram Editor · Vajiram & Ravi_ The Simon Commission (Indian Statutory Commission), formed by the British in 1927 to review the Government of India Act 1919 , sparked widespread protests due to its all-British composition. Arriving in India in 1928, it was met with protests, including the iconic "Simon Go Back" demonstrations. The commission aimed to evaluate the Act, recommend reforms, and address communal representation and… ## [Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), List, 17 Goals, Need, Report](https://vajiramandravi.com/upsc-exam/sustainable-development-goals/) _2026-08-20 · Vajiram Editor · Vajiram & Ravi_ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a comprehensive set of 17 SDG goals adopted by the UN in 2015 to address poverty, inequality, climate change, and more. With 169 targets and 304 indicators, they aim for a sustainable, equitable future. The SDGs build on the Millennium Development Goals, addressing their shortcomings with a broader, universal approach. India has made progress in areas like… ## [World Humanitarian Day — Protect Aid Workers Against Drones](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/world-humanitarian-day-protect-aid-workers-against-drones/) _2026-08-20 · Naureen Hossain · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ World Humanitarian Day celebrates humanitarian workers and the life-saving services they provide under the most complex and often dangerous conditions. This year, UN leaders are urging the international community to protect humanitarians working in conflict zones and to seek accountability for those who have been injured or killed in their line of duty. In late \[…\] ## [How the Taliban Hunt Women in Afghanistan](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/how-the-taliban-hunt-women-in-afghanistan/) _2026-08-20 · Ariel F. Dumont · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ FIVE years after the Taliban returned to power, Fawzia Koofi, the former Deputy Speaker of the Afghan Parliament, denounces what she describes as “gender apartheid.” Despite bans, terror, and the systematic erasure of women from society, Afghan women continue to resist through underground schools and online solidarity networks. Koofi was also a member of the \[…\] ## [UPSC Scribe Guidelines 2026, Eligibility, Rules & Documents](https://vajiramandravi.com/upsc-exam/upsc-scribe-guidelines/) _2026-08-20 · Anshu Shukla · Vajiram & Ravi_ Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued guidelines for candidates who need a scribe to write the examination on their behalf. UPSC Scribe Guidelines 2026 explain who can use a scribe, who can be selected as a scribe, what documents are required, how much extra time is given and what rules must be followed in the examination hall. Who Is Eligible for a Scribe in UPSC 2026? The scribe… ## [UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India 2026, List, UPSC Notes](https://vajiramandravi.com/upsc-exam/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-india/) _2026-08-20 · Anshu Shukla · Vajiram & Ravi_ UNESCO World Heritage Sites are landmark places recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation for their cultural, historical, or natural significance. These sites are selected based on their outstanding value to humanity, ensuring their preservation for future generations. India has been blessed with a rich history and natural diversity, which is exemplified by… ## [How Mexico’s Search Collectives Claimed a Place at the World Cup](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/how-mexicos-search-collectives-claimed-a-place-at-the-world-cup/) _2026-08-19 · Jorge Peniche · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ Weeks have gone by since the World Cup ended. Its aftermath has sparked a broader conversation about who football’s biggest tournament belongs to and how it should look in 2030. One postscript to that conversation comes from Mexico. In a country with more than 100,000 people registered as disappeared, families searching for their loved ones \[…\] ## [UN Reiterates its 18-Year-Old Ban on Smoking](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/un-reiterates-its-18-year-old-ban-on-smoking/) _2026-08-19 · Thalif Deen · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ When smoking was common in the corridors of the UN, in the delegate’s lounge and in committee rooms during the 1970s and 90s, the office of the Secretary-General sent a memo that read: “Smoking was Discouraged” in the UN building—sounding far short of a ban. The Russian Ambassador Sergey Lavrov (1994-2004), currently the country’s Foreign \[…\] ## [GAZA: ‘There Are No Standards to Tell You What to Do in Conditions like Gaza’](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/gaza-there-are-no-standards-to-tell-you-what-to-do-in-conditions-like-gaza/) _2026-08-19 · CIVICUS · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ CIVICUS discusses the state of civic and humanitarian action in Gaza with Ibrahim Arandas, a Palestinian activist and project manager at SPARK Gaza, a civil society organisation that provides humanitarian and psychosocial support. Israel’s onslaught on Gaza, which began in October 2023, forced most people from their homes and left almost everyone reliant on \[…\] ## [Remembering Fidel Castro, a Hero of the World’s Oppressed People](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/remembering-fidel-castro-a-hero-of-the-worlds-oppressed-people/) _2026-08-19 · Anis Chowdhury · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ The 13th of August marked the 100th birthday of Cuba’s revolutionary leader Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz – in short Fidel Castro. Amidst an intensified US siege and the threat of invasion, Cubans commemorated their dear leader’s centenary birth anniversary with events that included an International Book Fair, art exhibitions, concerts and gatherings of delegates from \[…\] ## [Indigenous Peoples Call for Meaningful Influence in Climate Discussions — Nia Tero](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/indigenous-peoples-call-for-meaningful-influence-in-climate-discussions-nia-tero/) _2026-08-18 · Naureen Hossain · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ Indigenous communities have long advocated for the environment through the lens of their traditional knowledge systems and cultures. But much more work needs to be done to translate their presence into influence. A new report from Nia Tero, an international nonprofit that aims to strengthen Indigenous guardianship over ancestral lands and waters, examines the factors \[…\] ## [Nairobi Biodiversity Talks Set the Stage for Key COP17 Decisions](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/nairobi-biodiversity-talks-set-the-stage-for-key-cop17-decisions/) _2026-08-18 · Stella Paul · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ Despite record participation in global biodiversity reporting and planning processes, countries remain off track to meet the world’s 2030 biodiversity goals, according to discussions that concluded this month at two key meetings under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Delegates left Nairobi with a package of recommendations on conservation, finance, business accountability and… ## [Impending UNIFIL Exit Pushes Lebanon Toward Uncertainty](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/impending-unifil-exit-pushes-lebanon-toward-uncertainty/) _2026-08-18 · Oritro Karim · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ Since the collapse of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon announced in June, the humanitarian situation in Lebanon has deteriorated sharply. Marked by high casualties, immense destruction to civilian infrastructure, and widespread displacement, access to essential services has become increasingly strained as the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is scheduled to end its \[…\] ## [As Mongolia Hosts COP17, Pastoralists Demand Space to Move, Survive and Restore](https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/08/as-mongolia-hosts-cop17-pastoralists-demand-space-to-move-survive-and-restore/) _2026-08-17 · Kizito Makoye · Inter Press ServiceInter Press Service_ After moving more than 6,000 km across Eurasia, the Silk Road Caravan has reached Mongolia with stories from pastoralists whose livelihoods are increasingly threatened by drought, degraded land and shrinking access to grazing areas. Since leaving Türkiye in May, the thud of horse hooves has echoed through landscapes in the Russian Federation, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan \[…\]