From War Zones to Global Environment Talks, Communities Seek Faster Green Finance By Stella Paul Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

From War Zones to Global Environment Talks, Communities Seek Faster Green Finance By Stella Paul https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/06/from-war-zones-to-global-environment-talks-communities-seek-faster-green-finance/ SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, Jun 4 2026 (IPS) - For three decades, Iffat Rachid Edriss walked Lebanon’s coastline with a clear purpose: protecting the sea she loves. She organised cleanups, conducted research, and helped rescue marine species, including turtles, seals, and dolphins. Through wars, economic crises, and environmental challenges, her work continued largely through community effort. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Filipino Indigenous Leader Takes Ancient Wisdom to the Global Stage By Kizito Makoye Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Filipino Indigenous Leader Takes Ancient Wisdom to the Global Stage By Kizito Makoye https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/06/filipino-indigenous-leader-takes-ancient-wisdom-to-the-global-stage/ SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, Jun 3 2026 (IPS) - Every year, when dark clouds gather above the dense forests of the Philippines, 56-year-old Mini Baeyens, of the Aplay Kankanaey tribe, vigilantly watches the sky. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

PERU: ‘For 20 Years, Voters Have Had to Choose the Lesser of Two Evils’ By CIVICUS Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

PERU: ‘For 20 Years, Voters Have Had to Choose the Lesser of Two Evils’ By CIVICUS https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/06/peru-for-20-years-voters-have-had-to-choose-the-lesser-of-two-evils/ Jun 4 2026 (IPS) - CIVICUS discusses the outlook ahead of Peru’s runoff presidential election with David Hidalgo, journalist and executive director of OjoPúblico, a Peruvian digital investigative journalism outlet. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Tanzanians Seek Stronger GEF Support to Cushion Vulnerable Communities By Kizito Makoye Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Tanzanians Seek Stronger GEF Support to Cushion Vulnerable Communities By Kizito Makoye https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/06/tanzanians-seek-stronger-gef-support-to-cushion-vulnerable-communities/ SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, Jun 5 2026 (IPS) - In the opulent conference halls of Samarkand, far from the drought-hit fields of East Africa, Tanzanian delegates have warned that unless global climate finance is directed to rural communities, environmental destruction will only accelerate, deepening the vulnerability of those least responsible for the crisis. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

At GEF’s Eighth Assembly, Uzbekistan Signals New Role as Donor By Stella Paul Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

At GEF’s Eighth Assembly, Uzbekistan Signals New Role as Donor By Stella Paul https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/06/at-gefs-eighth-assembly-uzbekistan-signals-new-role-as-donor/ SAMARKAND, Jun 4 2026 (IPS) - In a significant policy shift symbolising rising environmental ambition, Uzbekistan on Thursday announced that it will become a donor of international environmental funding to the Global Environment Facility (GEF), as the Eighth GEF Assembly opened in the historic city of Samarkand. The announcement was delivered by H.E. Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Presidential Administration, on behalf of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, marking a notable milestone for the Central Asian nation and for the GEF partnership. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Amid Rising Military Tension in War Zones, World’s Nuclear Powers are Modernizing Their Arsenals By Thalif Deen Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Amid Rising Military Tension in War Zones, World’s Nuclear Powers are Modernizing Their Arsenals By Thalif Deen https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/06/amid-rising-military-tension-in-war-zones-worlds-nuclear-powers-are-modernizing-their-arsenals/ UNITED NATIONS, Jun 9 2026 (IPS) - As ongoing military conflicts in Europe and the Middle East continue with no signsof winding down, there is increasing focus on nuclear weaponsamid heightened risks of escalation. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI),in its annual assessment of the state of armaments, disarmament and international security, singles out key findings in its SIPRI Yearbook 2026 that “states are increasingly relying on nuclear weapons as instruments of national power—reversing decades of efforts to reduce the numbers and role of nuclear weapons—even as the risks of miscalculation and escalation are rising Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Iran War Exposes Limits of US Power Projection By Dan Smith Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

Iran War Exposes Limits of US Power Projection By Dan Smith https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/06/iran-war-exposes-limits-of-us-power-projection/ The US failure in Iran exposes the limits of power. But it also shows a deeper loss of moral and leadership capital that may be harder to recover STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jun 4 2026 (IPS) - The outcome of the current Iran war is still in doubt, but one consequence is already becoming clear: it has weakened America’s capacity to project power. Many are asking who won. The more important question may be what the war has cost. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.