by Ayesha Ali, Maxencia Nabiryo, Bhavna Halai, Yifan Zhou Across the globe, health systems are facing unprecedented challenges – from critical workforce shortages and increasing migration to widespread burnout and deepening health inequities. As we collectively seek sustainable solutions, it is clear that both seasoned policymakers and emerging young professionals must be integral to these …
by Ruhamah Ifere If the Earth had a voice, it would sound like us. This article will focus on one of the most passionate voices behind Climate Change movement in Nigeria. Oladejo Oluwaseun is using spoken word poetry as a tool to create change and strengthen Climate Resilience. I met Seun whilst volunteering with the …
by Lucia Ene-Lesikar When we talk about the climate crisis, carbon emissions and extreme weather dominate the conversation. But an essential part of the solution is often missed: biodiversity. Every May 22nd, the International Day for Biological Diversity reminds us of the deep interconnection between nature and humanity. This date commemorates the adoption of the …
by Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo Rwanda is known around the world for its clean streets and environmental policies. But behind this green reputation are ordinary people making extraordinary contributions. On this World Environment Day, we shine a light on some of them who remind us that real change often begins with small, consistent acts. In the …
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by Jyasi Murray The private sector has an amazing opportunity in the modern era to be champions of environmental sustainability, by integrating sustainable management principles into their operations, while also achieving their bottom line (making profits). Amongst many others, there are three unique ways in which businesses can achieve this. Prioritising Sustainable Waste Management Improper …
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by Bodh Maathura The irony is striking—in the same week that the first official communication paves the way for a forest-centric COP in the Amazon, we hear of a road being paved by felling the very rainforest it aims to protect. Following back-to-back COP presidencies led by oil-producing nations, a Global South country rich in …
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This Earth Day, the global community is called to accelerate a just transition to renewable energy, under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet”. For the 56 member states of the Commonwealth—many of which are among the most climate-vulnerable—this transition is not a luxury, but an existential necessity. The global energy sector is the largest contributor …
by Imran Bacchus Over the years Guyana has struggled to improve the standard and quality of living for its people due to political mismanagement by political parties (Ellington, 2023). Political players have meddled and cavorted with the country’s economy for their own and selfish gain resulting in corruption and lack of development across sectors. The …
by Faseeh Abbas Welcome to the first article of the Politics of Asia series, where we try to answer the question: ‘Is it possible for democracy to exist and flourish in Asia?’ Adorned with democracy as its best form of government, Asia is a very diverse continent. From absolute monarchies to constitutional monarchies and Authoritarian …
by Lilian Efobi It is possible for African countries to gradually break free from foreign aid. However, achieving freedom would require improved governance, increased domestic resource-utilization, significant economic development, improved governance, and increased domestic resource mobilization. African countries need to focus on sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and technology, allowing them to generate their own wealth …