by Joshua Kimera An eternal conversation, almost like a broken record, Xenophobia in South Africa. A sorry excuse for poverty, unemployment, high crime rate, homelessness etc. A cluster of South Africans have decided yet again that their fight is not with authority and those that command or abuse it but between their brothers and sisters. …
by Bevon Charles | Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network The Second Commonwealth Youth Multilateral Negotiations Training, convened from 3 to 5 June 2026 at Marlborough House, in London, brought together 36 emerging climate youth leaders from across the Commonwealth to deepen their engagement with multilateral environmental processes. I participated in this training in my capacity …
by Filipe Costa I recently had the unique opportunity to participate in the ECOSOC Youth Forum at the United Nations. Each year, the forum brings together youth delegates, civil society representatives, Member States, and UN officials to discuss youth contributions to sustainable development. The discussions and side events showcased a wide range of ideas and …
Reflections from the ECOSOC Youth Forum: Young People as Today’s Changemakers Read More »
by Bodh Maathura You read the title right, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) have moved at a molasses-like pace toward 2030. The Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2026 states that, with “the current trajectory, the region will miss 103 of the 117 measurable targets. Existing data show that the region is on track …
by Joyce Wachau Chege On March 7 of this year, I remember sending my mum a text at 12:32 am, letting her know I had just got home. I had left work at the usual time, 5 pm. I got to town but as I was walking to catch a bus, the rain came pouring …
When Climate Change Meets Poor Governance (+ videos) Read More »
by Katerina Panagi The geographic fate of Cyprus has always been its most potent double-edged sword. Situated at the maritime crossroads of Europe, Africa, and Asia, the island has historically functioned as a vital meeting point for trade and diplomacy. However, as the Middle East tensions of early 2026 reach a boiling point, this proximity …
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by Jasmine Koria ‘Niccolo BJ Machievelli Moeono-Alaiasa’ (yes, like the philosopher!), is the longest name I remember by heart, and not by choice, either. When we first meet, we are teenagers, and the beautifully competitive Samoan education system has given us a very particular kind of anxiety about each other. In a country brimming with …
Making Resilience Renewable: Negotiating the New Future with Fogamomi Nicc Moeono Read More »
by Hadia Khan The world is warming faster than ever, and with every degree, the realities of life are shifting. For millions, climate change is no longer a future threat — it is actively pushing people from the lands they have called home for generations. This movement, known as climate migration, is transforming families, societies, …
The Tides of Change: Why Climate Migration Is the Youth’s Fight Read More »
by Katerina Panagi The turn of the new year marked a historic milestone for the Republic of Cyprus as it assumed the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the second time since its accession (Cyprus in the EU). Under the evocative motto, “An Autonomous Union, Open to the World,” Cyprus is …
Small Island, Big Vision: Cyprus Takes the Helm of the EU Read More »
by Makaila Duncan Standing in the bathroom of the Edna Manley College in Kingston, the capital of Jamaica, last October, days after category five hurricane Melissa demolished parts of the country, I felt lost for words. My dear friend was breaking down right in front of me. Her world was crumbling around her. As I held …
How living through Hurricane Melissa ignited my passion for climate justice Read More »