Chokepoints and conflict: How the Hormuz crisis is exposing global shipping vulnerabilities

The blockading of ships in the Strait of Hormuz as a result of the conflict between the United States and Iran has demonstrated how ships and seafarers have become “leverage in geopolitical disputes,” according to the head of the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO).
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Renewables rising, Part 2: Seeking stability amid volatile fossil fuel markets

As global energy markets remain volatile and the price of oil high due to instability and conflict in the Middle East, more countries are looking at investing in renewables to shield their economies from the shocks caused by fossil fuel reliance, rein in import bills – and meet key climate action targets. 
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Mali: Guterres calls for international solutions to curb spread of violent extremism in the Sahel

There are reports of continuing clashes in Mali on Sunday, a day after a series of coordinated attacks across the landlocked African nation against Government forces by extremists and northern separatist rebels.
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New on ASTROCOHORS CLUB: "Haiti: Initiative Aims to Reduce Gang Influence – Security Council Briefing | United Nations"

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Briefing by Jack […]

South Pacific islanders strive to rescue their home from toxic legacy

More than 80 years after World War Two, the Solomon Islands remain one of the most heavily mine-contaminated places in the Pacific.
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Renewables rising, Part 1: How four countries are reshaping energy security

The ongoing insecurity in the Middle East, where a large proportion of the world’s oil and gas is extracted, is forcing many countries to focus on how they can ensure access to cheap and reliable energy supplies primarily through the use of renewable power sources.
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New on ASTROCOHORS CLUB: "Insights on Emerging Ocean Technologies and Governance Gaps – SDG Media Zone | United Nations"

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eAOYgXJJhg

As interest grows in […]

New on ASTROCOHORS CLUB: "Coastal Indigenous Peoples: Challenges & Priorities – SDG Media Zone | United Nations"

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y37S0eg-pI

This session will share […]