Philanthropy – What Does It Look Like Today? Philanthropy, the large donation of money, time, and talent to good causes, has changed significantly over recent years. The pandemic, the growing

An Economic Paradigm Shift – Linear to Circular Economy The impact our current economic model is having on the planet, and the people is worrying. This current economic model, termed

Access to credit helps people build better lives. Obtaining a loan on the promise of paying back later unlocks alternative methods of earning, access to education, and the ability to

Mountain Environments More Affected by Rising Global Temperatures Rising global temperatures are negatively affecting ecosystems around the world. Rising sea levels and warming sea temperatures are threatening low-lying habitats such

The Impact of Extreme Heat on Urban Areas Climate change has meant hotter and hotter temperatures across the globe and a succession of world records, with 2020 and 2016 being

Readjusting Global Attention Towards Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance Tackling the current pandemic has pushed medical innovation beyond what was previously considered possible. The development of a vaccine in under one year

A Shifting Paradigm in International Development International development projects have drastically changed over the past few decades as the knowledge of sustainable development has matured. Focus is now being directed

A Sense of Urgency as Global Leaders Meet for Cop26 Since 1995, governments have met on an almost annual basis to develop and initiate responses to the climate emergency. ‘Cop’

In the Wake of the Pandemic, Eradicating Poverty Requires Addressing Structural Inequalities The ongoing pandemic has effectively inhibited progress towards the goal of eradicating extreme poverty by 2030. To suppress

Human Activity Increases Vulnerability Towards Natural Disasters Human activity has undoubtedly increased our vulnerability to natural disasters. Besides adversely affecting the climate, human activity has also created a web-like structure