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Age of the ‘Scam State’: How an Illicit, Multibillion-Dollar Industry Has Taken Root in South-East Asia
Like the narco-state, a ‘scam state’ refers to countries where an illicit industry has dug its tentacles deep into institutions and transformed the economy.
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- Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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- cybersecurity, data, human rights
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UNAIDS Releases Its 2025 World Aids Day Report: Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the Aids Response
HIV prevention technologies—including twice yearly injections to prevent HIV—have the potential to prevent tens of thousands of new infections in high-burden settings.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Global
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Analysis: Despite Record Turnout, Only 14% of Indigenous Brazilians Are Expected to Access Decision-Making Spaces at COP30
"Leaders are demanding a bigger role in the negotiations and the inclusion of land demarcation as climate policy."
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- Environment
- Region
- Global
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Tackling Climate Disinformation Is on the COP30 Agenda
A Declaration on Information Integrity was launched at COP30 where signatory countries committed to address climate disinformation and promote accurate, evidence-based information around climate change.
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- Environment
- Region
- Global
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A Bold New Investment Fund Aims to Channel Billions Into Tropical Forest Protection – One Key Change Can Make It Better
The mechanics of raising these funds is intriguing – Brazil is seeking an initial $25 billion from national governments and foundations, and then another $100 billion from investors.
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- Agriculture, Environment, Investing
- Region
- Global
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Climate Summit or Industry Trade Fair?
In collaboration with InfluenceMap, Transparency International analysed how companies attending COPs engage with climate policy.
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- Agriculture, Environment
- Region
- Global
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Is Shell to Blame for a ‘Super Typhoon’? Philippines Survivors to Sue Oil Giant in Legal First
The claim argues that Shell’s polluting business has contributed to anthropogenic climate change, which intensified the typhoon’s impact.
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- Environment
- Region
- South Asia
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IRC and GiveWell Partner to Deliver Safe Water to 1.7 Million People in Chad, Nigeria, and Somalia With Cost-Effective Approach
This 18-month pilot will introduce a cost-effective approach to water treatment across refugee camps, displacement settlements, and vulnerable host communities.
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- Social Enterprise, WASH
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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