Society & Culture

Grey whale’s disappearance from Atlantic Ocean holds clues to possible return

By  SOFIA STRODT Youri van den Hurk is preparing for a possible big welcome-home event - the return of the grey whale to European waters after...

The seeker

To whom it may concern, Salaam. Good afternoon if it is afternoon where you are in the world. Dumelang. Sanibonani. Molo, kunjani? Go fish. I...

Five ways media and journalists can support climate action while tackling misinformation

It’s a fact: media shapes the public discourse about climate change and how to respond to it. Even the UN’s own Intergovernmental Panel of...

Women’s Plight During Natural Calamities: A Case Study of Recent Floods in Pakistan

Recently, at the United Nations general assembly, the Prime minister of Pakistan's speech started with the challenge of climate change, which is bringing havoc...

The New World Order

Faith can move mountains or quite literally push you over the edge. Everyone's brain function and cognition is tested at some point. When it...

Youth Pessimistic Attitude and Their Noteworthy Role as Climate Justice Norm Entrepreneur

“What we do or don't do right now, will affect my entire life and the lives of my children and grandchildren. What we do...

A Healthy Environment is Now a Universal Human Right: But What Does the Recognition Mean?

On July 28, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution that “recognizes the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment...

The Ravages Of Earth: Natural And Man-Made

Italy has suffered a terrible drought, and its longest river, the Po, ran dry.  It is about 400 miles in length and flows east...

Anatomy of right-wing populism

Twenty-five years ago, Fareed Zakaria introduced the concept of illiberal democracy: he revealed how some legitimately elected governments undermine liberal democratic principles by eroding...

Education needs a transformation. The same holds true with how we monitor our commitments

Education is the key to unlock our development challenges. Yet, millions of children and young people are left behind, unable to fulfil their potential...

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