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Religion and sustainability

The sacred forests of Ethiopia

The church forests of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) are a remarkable example of environmental conservation upheld through spiritual reverence, indigenous knowledge and traditional beliefs.

Human rights

How indigenous spirituality matters

Frank Schwabe, the commissioner for religious freedom of Germany’s federal government, elaborates why the rights of indigenous peoples deserve respect.

Multilateralism

Yet again, a climate summit delivers too little, too late

The final agreement sets a target of $ 300 billion annually by 2035 for global climate and falls short of what vulnerable nations demanded.

Climate crisis

An Indian student expresses her concern about global heating

The impacts of the climate crisis on the South Asian subcontinent are already quite bad.

Energy supply

Biogas innovation: Clean energy and fertiliser for Malawi’s farmers

EcoGen, a Malawian start-up, transforms animal waste into biogas and bio-fertiliser, providing farmers with affordable energy and sustainable farming solutions. This innovation helps reduce reliance on firewood and chemical fertilisers.

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.

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.

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.

Environmental health

Why some Indian farmers are backing away from rice cultivation

Four decades after the green revolution, the associated environmental problems are becoming increasingly obvious.

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Governance

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

Sustainability

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