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Submission to UNODA call for papers on ‘the impact of the global increase in military expenditure on the achievement of the SDGs’

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In response to a call by the UN General Assembly last September, and the Pact for the Future, the UN Secretary General was asked to garner more information on the impact of the increase in military spending on the SDGs. Our submission, ‘Robbing Peter to Pay Paul: SDGs vs Rising Military Expenditures’ includes recommendations include … Continue reading Submission to UNODA call for papers on ‘the impact of the global increase in military expenditure on the achievement of the SDGs’

The SIPRI Top 100 Arms Producing and Military Services Companies, 2023

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LATEST SIPRI REPORT Full report here https://www.sipri.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/fs_2412_top_100_2023_0.pdf KEY FACTS The arms revenues of the SIPRI Top 100 arms-producing and military services companies totalled $632 billion in 2023, an increase of 4.2 per cent in real terms compared with 2022. Arms revenues went up in all regions covered by the ranking. The total arms revenues of … Continue reading The SIPRI Top 100 Arms Producing and Military Services Companies, 2023

TPNS Participation at COP29

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TPNS PARTICIPATION AT COP29 As many predicted, on the main issue of climate finance for global south countries, COP29 was indeed the failure many dreaded.  Rich nations held to their position that they were unable to reach the public funding levels needed and – as feared – ended up relying on private finance and loans … Continue reading TPNS Participation at COP29