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Periphery Groups Send Climate Letter to COP30
Activists from São Paulo peripheries prepared a letter of about 30 proposals to present at COP30 in Belém, November 10–21, 2025. The letter is signed by 50 collectives and 1,000 community leaders and asks for housing, waste and sanitation changes.
Why Many Moroccan Students Are Studying in China
Many Moroccan students choose to study in China because economic and social pressures at home make staying difficult. High youth unemployment, low graduate pay, social media and agencies drive the trend, but visas and scams create risks.
Indigenous groups at COP30 demand forest protection and rights
At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, indigenous peoples and local communities asked for stronger protection of tropical forests, recognition of territorial rights, and direct access to climate finance. A GATC and Earth Insight report maps where extractive industries threaten forests and people.
Victoria passes Australia’s first treaty with First Peoples
The State Parliament of Victoria passed Australia’s first formal treaty after ten years of work with traditional owners. The law creates three bodies and a fund and drew both support and strong opposition across politics and online.
DRC launches Kivu‑Kinshasa Green Corridor to protect forests and help communities
Armed groups now control almost half of Virunga National Park and divert USD 30 million a year, say authorities. The government created the Kivu‑Kinshasa Green Corridor on 15 January 2025 to protect forests and boost green jobs.
Toxic cosmetics sold in Latin American street markets
Informal markets in Latin America sell cosmetics often without labels or health checks. Studies found toxic metals in many cheap products; authorities seized counterfeit goods and experts warn of health risks, especially for children.