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Pandemic response
Chimezie Anajama

Covid-19 as a chance to re-imagine public finance in Africa

To respond to a pandemic, sub-Saharan governments need more fiscal space

The economics of biodiversity
Katja Dombrowski
Katja Dombrowski

Completely rethinking economics

The British Dasgupta Review considers nature an economic asset

Our view
Hans Dembowski
Hans Dembowski

Literacy empowers, so schools must do a good job

More than ever, people must be able to read and write

Scientific literacy
Carmel McNaught

Why everyone should understand climate change

Scientific literacy can boost awareness of global warming – and inspire faith in viable solutions

Digital divide
Claudia Isabel Rittel

National broadband plans for faster, affordable internet

National broadband plans are crucial for network coverage and affordable internet access

Microplastics
Sabine Balk
Sabine Balk

Scientists consider tiny chemicals to be health hazards

Microplastics probably have detrimental impacts on human health

Drought
Jeffrey Moyo
Jeffrey Moyo

Zimbabwe’s disappearing cows

Zimbabwe’s once-robust cattle herd is falling victim to drought and disease

CO2 emissions
Ronald Ssegujja Ssekandi
Ronald Ssegujja Ssekandi

Make Xi keep his climate promises

Environmental experts assess China’s CO2 emissions in report published by Heinrich Böll Foundation

Schools
Mukta Martens

Eight-week module on plastic waste for school curricula

The kNOw PLASTICS programme makes students understand waste problems and change their lifestyle accordingly

Global environment
Mukta Martens

Waste less to avoid being inundated by plastic

An Indian NGO is raising awareness of why plastic waste is threatening our future

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Poverty Reduction

The first UN Sustainable Development Goal is to end poverty in all its forms everywhere.

HIV/AIDS still haunts South Africa
An Indian student expresses her concern about global heating
Biogas innovation: Clean energy and fertiliser for Malawi’s farmers
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Coping with strife, climate impacts and a broken economy

Gender Equality

In order to achieve gender equality, it is necessary to empower women and girls.

NGO documents worsening plight of Afghan women
Improving female entrepreneurs’ self-esteem
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Kenyan military ordered to end HIV discrimination in recruitment
A cookbook reveals the connection of diet and tradition

Governance

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

HIV/AIDS still haunts South Africa
NGO documents worsening plight of Afghan women
Coping with strife, climate impacts and a broken economy
Voodoo allows a holistic view of the cosmos
Brazil’s colonial legacies and current challenges

Sustainability

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

HIV/AIDS still haunts South Africa
NGO documents worsening plight of Afghan women
Coping with strife, climate impacts and a broken economy
Voodoo allows a holistic view of the cosmos
Brazil’s colonial legacies and current challenges