Development and
Cooperation

Elasticsearch Mini

Elasticsearch Mini

Digital monthly

12/2024

Religion and sustainability

The sacred forests of Ethiopia

The church forests of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) are a remarkable example of environmental conservation upheld through spiritual reverence, indigenous knowledge and traditional beliefs.

Hinduism

Emphasising Hinduism for political purposes

India’s independence leader Mahatma Gandha highlighted his faith in a totally different manner than Prime Minister Narendar Modi does today.

Middle East

Annexation as a political goal

The security situation in the West Bank has recently deteriorated significantly. Israeli settlement policy is a contributory factor.

Governance

Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals will require good governance – from the local to the global level.

Sustainability

The UN Sustainable Development Goals aim to transform economies in an environmentally sound manner, leaving no one behind.