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SIDS
Kavydass Ramano
Katja Dombrowski
Katja Dombrowski

Mauritian minister warns: “It is a matter of life and death”

Small island developing states are hardly responsible for climate change but most affected

Climate impacts
Saleemul Huq
Hans Dembowski
Hans Dembowski

To prevent death and destruction, accept climate science

Bangladeshi climate expert spells out expectations for next global summit on global warming

Decarbonisation
Katja Dombrowski
Katja Dombrowski

A carbon tax should promote redistribution

Redistribution is essential to the success of energy-price reforms in developing countries

Global governance
Ronald Ssegujja Ssekandi
Ronald Ssegujja Ssekandi

Global sustainability depends on financial integrity

High-level panel makes proposals on curbing illicit financial flows internationally

Sustainability
Michael Steffen

Environmentally enhanced Human Development Index

In response to dramatic risks, UNDP now considers environmental aspects in modified Human Development Index

Scientific literacy
Carmel McNaught

Why everyone should understand climate change

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

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

Our view
Katja Dombrowski
Katja Dombrowski

Chemical intensification set to breach planetary boundaries

Only global cooperation can bring about sound chemicals management and sustainability

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Poverty Reduction

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

Fundamental human right under attack
Why Kenya’s youth is taking to the streets
Don’t leave sex education to internet pornography
“I am angry because Kenya is not working for many of its citizens”
Mexico must include its indigenous population in the tourism sector

Gender Equality

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

Fundamental human right under attack
Don’t leave sex education to internet pornography
Modern dowry payment in Kenya
Mexico’s first female president
Women-led businesses suffer most

Governance

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

“Dialogue of life”
Why Kenya’s youth is taking to the streets
“I am angry because Kenya is not working for many of its citizens”
Why Kenya is on fire
Building bridges to reconcile religious conflicts

Sustainability

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

“Dialogue of life”
Why Kenya’s youth is taking to the streets
“I am angry because Kenya is not working for many of its citizens”
Why Kenya is on fire
Building bridges to reconcile religious conflicts