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Lietz: Arctic Council and Germany Need Sustainable Approach to Arctic Development
December 31, 2019
In light of the increased accessibility to the Arctic region due to climate change, former EU MEP from Germany, Arne Lietz, describes how member states in the Arctic Council and Germany should cooperate for sustainable development of the region.
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UNGA Condemns Russian Attempts to Legitimize Crimea Annexation
December 23, 2019
On December 18, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution condemning all attempts by the Russian Federation to legitimize its attempted annexation of Crimea, including the automatic imposition of Russian citizenship, illegal election campaigns and change of the demographic structure of the population of Crimea.
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UN Announces Financial Support for Refugee Programs
December 23, 2019
At a recent Geneva summit, United Nations' officials announced almost 770 pledges in financial support for refugee programs to improve access to jobs, electricity, infrastructure and relocation, with the World Bank committing $4.7 billion.
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PM Johnson Prohibits Ministerial Participation in WEF
December 23, 2019
Boris Johnson has banned ministers from attending the World Economic Forum at Davos in January next year.
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Buxton: Davos Manifesto Lacks Enforcement Mechanisms
December 23, 2019
At openDemocracy.net, Nick Buxton laments that the recently published Davos Manifesto on the purpose of a company proposes an entirely voluntary process that contains no "enforcement mechanisms, legislation or regulation to ensure companies abide by their commitments."
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