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In a recently published paper, the Federation of German Industries argues that Germany needs a more strategic international-development policy which must take more account of China’s growing global influence.

Green Globe certifies companies in the tourism industry based on 44 criteria that go hand in hand with the SDGs. CEO Birte Pelayo explains the certification process and what is important for truly sustainable tourism.

The acronym “BIPoC” is a self-designation that symbolises solidarity between people who have experienced racial discrimination. The term is not suitable for categorising social contexts or specific people.

In Africa, the question of who a person is includes which ethnic group they belong to. These affiliations have led to bloody conflicts on the continent and still shape politics and daily life in many places today.

If you want to know what impacts multiple global crises have on the daily life of a developing country, consider the example of Kenya

Identity politics can promote justice, but also further divide our world. It is important to take an inclusive approach that recognises the complexity of identities and involves everyone in creating sustainable change.

International organisations rarely follow set rules with regard to the inclusion or exclusion of members. For that reason, Christina Davis calls them “discriminatory clubs” in her book of the same name.

According to climate expert Mojib Latif, the climate crisis is also pushing rich countries to the limit. He is calling for governments to be more open with citizens – and for more international cooperation.

Driven by right-wing populist forces, the EU is tightening its asylum rules. Doing so is wrong for political, moral and economic reasons

Many children in low-income countries are orphans or have no one to look after them. Jane Nafula an SOS mother at the SOS Children's Village in Nairobi for 30 years, spoke to D+C/E+Z about the realities of caring for vulnerable children.