Klima, Energie

International donors are withdrawing, and nationalism has more momentum than multilateralism. What will the consequences be? A look into the future of development financing with Achim Steiner.

A French scholar shows that when new sources of energy become prominent, the old ones are generally not phased out.

Earth is in a perilous state because bad-faith propaganda of interest groups tends to outweigh good-faith research by scientists

Debates on the feasibility of continuous economic growth have increased. Thinking about degrowth models to reduce material consumption and production in richer countries must strongly involve lower-income countries to avoid a neo-colonial agenda.

Gender-based violence (GBV) in the workplace is still widespread worldwide. In Tanzania, there are several initiatives aimed at empowering female workers. However, there are still challenges, especially in the huge informal sector.

Higher spending does not necessarily mean better lives

Economic development must be made environmentally sustainable, but commonly used terms are too fuzzy to convey that message well.

Flooding in Burundi’s Gatumba area and other regions displaces hundreds and endangers livelihoods. While locals and the diaspora take action, government delays are hampering sustainable solutions. The call for climate resilience is getting louder.

Looking back after 21 years at the helm of D+C/E+Z.

Unrestrained market dynamics favour oligarchs, but do not provide public goods as needed.