Sustainability

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

Coping with strife, climate impacts and a broken economy

Because of long-lasting civil strife, climate impacts and a dysfunctional economy, the humanitarian situation is bad in the DRC. The development and adoption of eco-friendly farm practices would put local communities in a better position to ensure their own fo...

Brazil

Colonialism and environmental preservation in Brazil

Brazil is plagued by devastating natural disasters. Environmental and climate protection is not progressing for various reasons, and the country’'s colonial legacy also plays a role.

Bank takeover

Indigenous banks collapsing in Zambia: A closer look at Investrust

The closure of Zambia’s Investrust Bank reflects the struggles of local financial institutions facing competition from multinational banks. The recent closure poses major challenges for former account holders and employees.

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Global governance

Financing development and climate goals

A recent white paper published by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation identifies global priorities and suggests how to allocate funding for maximum impact.

Artificial intelligence

AI innovations by Malawian students: Tackling health and agricultural challenges

Students at the Malawi University of Sciences and Technology (MUST) are developing AI-powered solutions for healthcare and agriculture, showcasing the role of technology in solving Malawi’s problems.

Rural infrastructure

Pakistan’s rural infrastructure is inadequate

Rural communities generally lack good public services and have too few economic opportunities. The climate crisis is compounding problems.

Zero hunger

The Global NARS Consortium’s revolutionary approach to food security

How developing countries’ national agricutultural research systems will become stronger.

Extreme weather

Lessons to be learnt from Nepal’s recent excessive rains

While extreme weather is increasingly considered normal, Nepal still cannot protect its people properly.

Dalit kitchen

A cookbook reveals the connection of diet and tradition

Shahu Patole’s book “Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada” highlights the rich culinary traditions of marginalised Dalit communities in Maharashtra, using food as a lens to explore caste, identity, and resilience in the face of historical discrimination.

Sexual abuse

Sex for fish: the exploitation of female fish traders in Malawi

In Malawi, female fish traders face a troubling practice known as ”sex for fish,” where they are solicited for sex in exchange for fish supply.