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world1 month ago•2 min saved

Volker Türk Wins Second Term as UN Human Rights Chief Amid Western Pushback

Volker Türk won a second four-year term as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in a 144-10 vote with 13 abstentions, becoming the first to serve two terms since the post’s 1993 creation. The United States, Israel, Russia and others opposed the reappointment, while the European Union welcomed it. Türk has been a vocal critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza, and supporters say his leadership strengthens human rights advocacy; critics accuse the vote of politicization and bias against Israel. The process was overseen by UN Secretary-General Guterres.

via Al Jazeera|

#gaza-conflict #un-rights-chief #un-vote

world4 months ago•6 min saved

US seeks to derail global ship carbon tax at IMO talks

At a closed-door IMO meeting, a U.S. negotiator warned that a global Net-Zero Framework for shipping, including a carbon tax, faces a strong anti-framework bloc and is unlikely to reach consensus, even as some nations back alternatives and the industry emphasizes ongoing commitments to emissions reductions.

via Politico|

#carbon-tax #international-maritime-organization #net-zero-framework

world4 months ago•2 min saved

UK Pauses Chagos Deal After US Pushback Over Diego Garcia

Britain has halted a bill to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after President Trump opposed the deal, saying the US would not back it; the plan would have Mauritius gain full sovereignty while the UK leased Diego Garcia for 99 years to preserve US military operations, a move tied to decades-long disputes over the archipelago and the rights of the Chagossians. The UK says it will only proceed with US support and continues to engage with both the US and Mauritius.

via Al Jazeera|

#chagos-islands #diego-garcia #mauritius

world10 months ago•6 min saved

Global Shipping Faces Climate Policy Breakthroughs and Challenges

The UN's IMO is set to approve new greenhouse gas emission rules for ships, aiming to reduce global shipping emissions by 40%, but the US opposes the regulations, citing concerns over costs and economic impact, potentially leading to international tensions and retaliatory measures.

via The National Interest|

#climate-change #imo #regulations

politics11 months ago•2 min saved

Macron's Palestinian State Recognition Sparks International Tensions

French President Macron emphasizes the necessity of recognizing a Palestinian state to isolate Hamas and promote peace, despite opposition from the US, planning to formalize this stance at the UN.

via CBS News|

#france #hamas #macron

environment1 year ago•5 min saved

Global Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse as Oil States Block Agreement

The landmark plastic treaty talks in Geneva collapsed after the US, under Trump, opposed key production limits, reflecting a broader shift away from global environmental efforts and highlighting deep divisions over how to address plastic pollution, with the US prioritizing industry interests over environmental restrictions.

via The Washington Post|

#environment #environmental-negotiations #global-treaty

world1 year ago•4 min saved

Global Push for Plastics Treaty to Combat Pollution Crisis

The US has sent letters to countries urging rejection of a UN plastic treaty that would limit plastic production and additives, positioning itself in opposition to over 100 countries and aiming to prevent binding caps on plastic manufacturing, reflecting its broader stance to prioritize industry interests over environmental measures in global negotiations.

via Reuters|

#environmental-policy #global-negotiations #plastic-pollution