16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Many regions of the world continue to suffer untold horrors as a result of armed conflict or other forms of violence that occur within societies and at the domestic level. Advances in promoting the rule of law and access to justice are uneven. However, progress is being made in regulations to promote public access to information, albeit slowly, and in strengthening institutions upholding human rights at the national level.
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Catholic bishops from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean have issued a historic joint appeal urging urgent and just implementation of the Paris Agreement ahead of COP30.
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India's biofuel drive pecks at chicken farmer profits
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We must accelerate decisive action on climate change that protects health because the climate crisis is a health crisis.
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Green crime goes global
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Navigating uncertainty: AIA’s long-term bet on sustainable investing
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The challenges of the environment beat: A conversation with journalists in Southeast Asia
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