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Ukraine courts Africa and 'Global South' as peace plans proliferate

Ukraine's foreign minister began a tour of African countries this week, stepping up wartime Kyiv's diplomatic push to challenge Russian influence in the "Global South" and cement the vision laid out by Ukraine as the only path to peace.

Reuters

Japan's PM Kishida seeks closer ties with Africa in bid to woo 'Global South'

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday he hoped to see closer ties between Japan and Africa as he seeks to win over the "Global South" ahead of a Group of Seven (G7) summit he will host later this month.

Reuters

Japan PM's Africa tour a bid to counter China, Russia influence

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began his first week-long Africa tour in Egypt at the weekend. The four-nation visit is part of a concerted effort to strengthen relations with the "Global South" and counter the growing influence of China and Russia in the region.

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Humidity can complicate heat stress burden for Global South

Researchers have found that heat stress burden, that comes with increasing temperatures, is not only dependent on local climate, but also on humidity

The Hindu

Don't leave Global South out of green tech growth, UN warns

The majority of developing nations are set to miss out on the economic benefits of booming green technologies, slowing progress toward their climate goals and widening the inequality gap between rich and poor countries, a United Nations report warned Thursday

The Independent UK

Russia's foreign minister got laughter, cheers and shrugs in India. Outrage over the war isn't universal

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made headlines over the weekend when his claim the Ukraine war was “launched against” Russia provoked laughter from the audience during a forum in India.

The Conversation

How white saviourism harms international development

A little while ago, two comedians on a late-night show poked fun of the “white saviour complex.” It’s the idea that people of colour, whether in the Global South or in the West, need “saving” from a white western person or aid worker.

The Conversation

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G20 host India taps soft power as it champions new world order

BENGALURU: India is set to use this week’s meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of 20 nations to try to amplify its influence over developing economies in Asia, Africa and Latin America called the Global South.

The Times of India

Ukraine war exposes splits between Global North and South

Over the past year, most Global South countries adopted a position of studied neutrality on the war in Ukraine. Their self-interest over the principles of international law and stability ended up serving Russian interests and regional tyrants, but not their citizens, who comprise most of the world’s population.

France 24

Who's most likely to save us from the next pandemic? The answer may surprise you

The South African-based scientist who co-discovered the omicron variant of COVID-19 makes an intriguing argument.

WEKU

Thai diplomacy extends to Global South

At last week's virtual summit organised by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to gather input from members of the Global South, Thailand diligently reached out to the world's developing and less developing countries with a holistic approach focusing on human security and balanced development.

Bangkok Post

How A.I. can make the Global South more competitive

Far-sighted companies can boost prosperity and shrink poverty in the Global South by unleashing A.I.’s full power.

Fortune

Indigenous conservation funding must reflect Canada’s true debt to First Nations, Inuit and Métis

The United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) wrapped up in Montréal on Sunday. The ratification of the so-called 30x30 proposal to protect 30 per cent of the Earth’s territories by 2030 was a central focus during the 12 days of negotiations at the international summit.

The Conversation

How Africa is overcoming ‘knowledge colonialism’

Attempts to more fairly share scientific knowledge have had the opposite effect in Africa. But a new initiative is bringing true equity.

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India-wide subscription to research journals paves path for Global South

With rising fees for research journals, India is pressing ahead with a nation-wide subscription to allow more people to access science.

Al Jazeera

How Morocco gave people from Global South the power to believe

Morocco’s fairytale run resulted in unanimous support from the Global South that enraptured millions of people.

France 24

Biopiracy: The fight for fairness in the scientific exploitation of natural resources

Countries from the Global South are demanding that wealthy nations share the benefits of the biological resources extracted from their lands that are then used for medical, agricultural or industrial purposes. Known as “biopiracy”, the issue is a major roadblock at the UN’s COP15 talks on biodiversity.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland praised for 'moral leadership' shown at COP27 over loss and damage fund

Previously, developed countries had been reluctant to commit to paying up compensation for the damage already caused to countries in the Global South

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Why it's time to end child sponsorship

Language about the benefits of child sponsorship is common in the charity sector. The narrative we are given is that sponsoring a child in the Global South is a way to make a positive difference in their lives.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Washington needs to strike a new bargain with the Global South

Representatives of the G20, the world’s largest economies, have convened for their annual summit this week in Bali, Indonesia. The Ukraine crisis hangs heavily over the gathering, with participants deciding to forgo a group photo due to discomfort with Russia’s presence. While they might not approve of Vladimir Putin’s ongoing…

The National (Scotland)

What is 'loss and damage' and how is Scotland leading the way at COP27?

The issue of “loss and damage” is finally on the agenda at this round of negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, but what does it mean?

The National (Scotland)

Scotland pledges extra £5m for countries hardest hit by climate change

The FM brought the total commitment from the Scottish Government to tackle loss and damage so far to £7m.

Salon

Time to give peace a chance in Ukraine

Leaders in the global South, former U.S. diplomats and Henry Kissinger (!) agree: It's time to negotiate for real

Salon

Global South: End war in Ukraine

Yes, the world has condemned Russia's invasion. But for the global South, ending the war now is an urgent cause

The Independent UK

'Multilateral'? Global South's leaders question solidarity

The United Nations was established on one simple notion above all others — that working together is better than going it alone

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