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The five committees set up by the first edition of France's Rencontres de l'intelligence économique de défense (Economic and defence [...]

Former French prime minister Laurent Fabius gave a noteworthy speech at the opening ceremony of the Taihu World Cultural Forum [...]

The budget for the Royal Thai Air Force to buy an Integrated Air Defence System (IADS) has been cut almost [...]

According to Intelligence Online sources, Philippe Susnjara, who headed France's DRSD defence intelligence and security directorate from 2022 to 2025, [...]

The launch of SpaceX's Bandwagon on 2 November was watched particularly closely by the those at the Pentagon. Their keen [...]

Only a gradual transition—not regime change by corce—can restore Venezuela’s democracy.

A growing number of women in South Africa are learning to use guns to protect themselves against gender-based violence.

Selon un rapport de l’UNICEF publié pour la Journée mondiale de l’enfance, plus d’un enfant sur cinq dans les pays à revenu faible et intermédiaire — soit 417 millions — subit de graves privations dans au moins deux domaines essentiels à leur bien-être.

Die große Mehrheit (71 Prozent) der Menschen in Deutschland wünscht sich, dass die Politik viel mehr gegen Klimaschutz unternimmt. 83 Prozent geben an, sich Sorgen um den Klimawandel zu machen. Gleichzeitig treibt viele Menschen um, welche wirtschaftlichen Folgen Klimapolitik haben könnte. Lediglich ...

Die große Mehrheit (71 Prozent) der Menschen in Deutschland wünscht sich, dass die Politik viel mehr gegen Klimaschutz unternimmt. 83 Prozent geben an, sich Sorgen um den Klimawandel zu machen. Gleichzeitig treibt viele Menschen um, welche wirtschaftlichen Folgen Klimapolitik haben könnte. Lediglich ...

Oceans contribute to climate regulation by absorbing over a quarter of human-caused CO₂ emissions and around 90 percent of excess heat but attract only 1.7 percent of everything that’s invested in science.

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The OSCE Support Programme for Ukraine (SPU) has provided the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS) with protective equipment to enhance its ability to respond swiftly and safely to chemical emergencies. The handover, which took place on 20 November 2025 in Kyiv, included 550 sets of coveralls (including suits, gloves, and over-boots), gasmasks with filters, 400 respirators with 2 filters each, and five portable decontamination systems designed to ensure immediate chemical decontamination for civilians and personnel near affected areas. 

“The received gear will significantly raise the readiness of border personnel to react operatively to chemical emergencies and to have our staff well-protected. This is a real contribution to security of our borders and safety of Ukrainian citizens,” said Roman Yuriev, Chief of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Protection Sector of the State Border Guards Service Administration.  

Earlier this year, twenty-one representatives of the State Border Guard Service strengthened their practical skills in responding to chemical threats during a training session organized by the SPU. The training combined analytical insights and hands-on exercises tailored to real risks faced in the line of duty.

In today’s interconnected economy, the cross-border movement of chemicals — combined with the additional risks created by the ongoing war and damage to industrial infrastructure — heightens the likelihood of accidents involving toxic substances. In chemical emergencies affecting border regions, the SBGS is often the first to detect and initially contain such hazards, coordinate on-scene response, and support civilian protection agencies in minimizing harm to local populations. The newly provided equipment will further enable border personnel to carry out these critical functions quickly and effectively.

These efforts are part of the “Enhancing Ukraine’s Chemical Emergency Response Capacity” project implemented by the OSCE with financial contributions of participating States and partners for co-operation; full list of donors is available here: https://www.osce.org/osce-secretariat-exb-support-programme-for-ukraine/539480

Analysts of the Albanian State Police’s Financial Analysis Unit strengthened their skills in detecting and investigating suspicious financial transactions during a four-day training organized by the OSCE Presence in Albania from 17 to 20 November 2025.

The programme focused on advanced bank account analysis in Excel, methods for identifying irregular financial patterns and hands-on use of i2 Analyst’s Notebook to visualise criminal networks and improve financial intelligence products.

The activity supports the implementation of the intelligence-led policing model, increasing the effectiveness of investigations into financial crimes, money laundering and related illicit activities. It was supported by the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program of the U.S. Department of Justice (ICITAP).

This is the second training in this field conducted by the OSCE Presence in Albania, reaffirming its commitment to helping law enforcement institutions build professional expertise, strengthen analytical methodologies and enhance inter-institutional co-operation for a stronger and more modern financial analysis system in Albania.

La BBC s'intéresse au tirage au sort de la Coupe du monde, du système de têtes de série aux équipes qualifiées jusqu'à la cérémonie prévue le 05 décembre à Washington.

Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 24 - 27 November plenary session, on Friday at 11.00 in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.

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It is urgent to rethink and transform agrifood systems by accelerating mitigation and adaptation measures. But doing so requires addressing a critical financing gap. Credit: @FAO/Miguel Arreátegui

By René Orellana Halkyer
SANTIAGO, Nov 20 2025 (IPS)

Climate change is no longer a future threat; it is a reality that is reshaping agrifood systems and compromising global food security. Its impacts are evident in both the quantity and quality of food, affecting agricultural yields, water availability, pest emergence, disease spread, and fundamental processes such as pollination. Even changes in atmospheric CO₂ concentration are altering crop biomass and nutritional value.

In 2024, climate shocks were the main driver of food crises in 18 countries, affecting 72 million people experiencing high levels of food insecurity. Hurricane Mellisa, which struck Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, is a recent example of the severe effects these events have on agrifood systems.

Over the past five decades, climate change has reduced global cereal yields by 2%-5%; in Latin America alone, maize yields have declined by around 5%. Since 1961, climate change has reduced global agricultural productivity by 21%, which is equivalent to losing seven years of progress.

If we truly want agrifood systems that are more sustainable and resilient, climate financing must prioritize agriculture and the livelihoods of rural communities. Without sufficient resources, international commitments will remain words on paper rather than concrete results

These figures make one conclusion clear: it is urgent to rethink and transform agrifood systems by accelerating mitigation and adaptation measures. But doing so requires addressing a critical financing gap.

Despite the urgency, in 2023 only 4% of climate-related development financing was allocated to agriculture, livestock, fisheries, and forestry. This imbalance threatens the ability of the most vulnerable countries to adapt and transition toward sustainable production models.

If we truly want agrifood systems that are more sustainable and resilient, climate financing must prioritize agriculture and the livelihoods of rural communities. Without sufficient resources, international commitments will remain words on paper rather than concrete results.

In this context, COP30 is decisive. The promotion of agroforestry projects in the Amazon, which restore degraded lands and directly benefit local communities, is a fundamental element for the sustainability of ecosystems related to food and agriculture.

The presentation of the Tropical Forests Forever Fund (TFFF), led by Brazil with support from the World Bank, proposes an innovative model to finance global forest conservation, seeking to mobilize USD 25 billion from countries and USD 100 billion from private investors. This approach shows that sustainability can also be an economic opportunity when there are vision and commitment.

The early approval of the COP30 agenda demonstrates political will to advance on climate financing, energy transition, adaptation, and resilience. The challenge now is to turn commitments into concrete targets, with clear deadlines and real resources. History has shown that promises without action do not feed anyone.

At FAO, we are promoting strategies that combine mitigation and adaptation, such as integrated fire management, whose Call to Action was launched at this COP under the leadership of Brazil and with the support of 50 countries.

COP30 arrives at a crucial moment to place agriculture, food, and the role of Indigenous Peoples and rural communities at the center of global discussions.

The future of food, sustainability, and global stability depends on COP30 being more than a Summit: it must be the beginning of a new era of climate action centered on agrifood systems.

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René Orellana Halkyer, Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean

Les Léopards joueront leur place pour le Mondial dans un match unique le 31 mars, contre le vainqueur de la demi-finale entre la Nouvelle-Calédonie et la Jamaïque. En cas de victoire, la RDC sera le 10e représentant africain au Mondial 2026.

602091 Understanding the role of women in organized crime in South-Eastern Europe — OSCE policy brief

A new OSCE policy brief published today reveals that women play a greater role in organized crime in South-Eastern Europe than many criminal justice institutions estimate. This and other key findings were discussed during the policy brief’s launch event held on the margins of the OSCE Security Committee meeting on 18 November in Vienna, Austria.

“The participation of women in criminal networks is still not fully understood and is too often overlooked. I strongly support efforts like this research, which seek to address this critical gap,” said Ambassador Neil Holland, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the OSCE and current Chair of the OSCE Security Committee, during the event.

The policy brief, “Understanding the role of women in organized crime in South-Eastern Europe”, builds on earlier OSCE research and explores regional dynamics around the roles of women in organized crime. It offers practical guidance to policymakers and criminal justice practitioners on how to design more inclusive and gender-sensitive strategies to prevent and combat organized crime.

The study also examines how women are recruited into criminal networks, the roles they assume within these groups and the challenges they face when attempting to exit criminal structures or access witness protection programmes.

A key finding of the study reveals that, while women play significant and sometimes senior roles in criminal groups, persistent gender stereotypes lead to a lack of recognition. This allows some women to operate with relative impunity, but also limits opportunities for their engagement in prevention, exit and protection initiatives.

“By deepening our knowledge of the roles women play in organized crime, we can better disrupt criminal groups, close off avenues for exploitation and appreciate the complex pathways that lead women into — and out of — these networks. Our policies and programmes must reflect the full spectrum of experiences and perspectives,” Ambassador Holland said.

The policy brief was developed by the Strategic Police Matters Unit of the OSCE Transnational Threats Department who co-organized the launch event with the 2025 OSCE Chairpersonship of Finland and the current Chair of the OSCE Security Committee, the United Kingdom.

Bien qu'il travaille avec les requins depuis 30 ans, Mauricio Hoyos n'aurait jamais imaginé en rencontrer un d'aussi près.

Die Abteilung Makroökonomie analysiert gesamtwirtschaftliche Zusammenhänge mit empirischen und theoretischen Methoden. Die Forschungsarbeiten der Abteilung ordnen sich den drei Themenbereichen Konjunkturpolitik der europäischen Währungsunion, Makroökonomie und Verteilung und Makroökonomische Aspekte des Klimawandels zu. In den Forschungsarbeiten werden Modelle entwickelt und Datensätze generiert. Die Forschungsergebnisse bilden die Grundlage für die Infrastruktur der Prognose und Politikberatung. So fließen die Ergebnisse direkt in die Prognosen des DIW Berlin und die Gemeinschaftsdiagnose ein.

Zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt suchen wir für ein Projekt im Bereich „Konjunkturprognose“ eine*n Wissenschaftliche*n Mitarbeiter*in (w/m/div) (für den Zeitraum 1. Januar 2026 bis 30. Juni 2026, Teilzeit mit 75% der regulären Arbeitszeit).