A full list of STWR’s publications as well as related news, articles and blogs can be found below.
COP15: ‘historic’ biodiversity deal has loopholes
Blog / 21st December 2022A lack of financial resources was a major sticking point at the talks, as well as vague commitments on reducing consumption and production. Report by Catherine Early for The Ecologist.
Taxing super-profits to beat inflation and defend human rights
Blog / 16th December 2022Pandemics, wars and recessions do not exempt states from human-rights commitments. They must tax multinationals and the richest more to protect the most vulnerable, writes Magdalena Sepúlveda for Social Europe.
Poor countries squeezed by 10 trillion dollars in external debts
Blog / 16th December 2022The external debt of the world’s low and middle-income countries at the end of 2021 totalled 9 trillion US dollars, more than double the amount a decade ago. Such debt is expected to increase by an additional 1.1 trillion US dollars in 2023.
What is the meaning of Christmas in our world today?
Article / 9th December 2022At this time of year, it is easy to forget the reality of the critical world situation as we partake in frantic overconsumption and festivities. But what is the real meaning of Christmas in the midst of environmental destruction, growing levels of poverty and escalating global tensions?
UN adopts historic decision to take on new tax leadership
Blog / 6th December 2022The UN General Assembly has adopted by unanimous consensus a resolution that mandates the UN to set course for a global tax leadership role.