Social Exclusion and Poverty: Are They Connected?
What does the term ‘social exclusion’ really mean? How does it reflect the level of poverty in a society? Some researchers see a direct connection between... Read more.
Food Insecurity in Pakistan: Challenges and Opportunities
Pakistan suffers from food insecurity because of inadequate agricultural productivity, unstable political arrangements, and corruption. Many of the poor lack purchasing... Read more.
Community sustainability initiatives: What’s the Best Policy?
Community sustainability initiatives are local policies that take into account multiple human needs. A sustainable community is a place where people of diverse backgrounds... Read more.
Mediterranean Action Plan: Cultural and Climate Hotspot?
The Mediterranean was the lifeblood of early civilisation, and it remains a vital centre in the modern world. It acts as a bridge between several continents, and... Read more.
Traditional Knowledge and Sustainable development
Traditional knowledge (TK) describes the know-how, skills and practices that are passed on through generations. Indigenous communities have, for millennia, adjusted... Read more.
Recycling Human Waste: Sustainable Sewage
Recycling human waste into Biogas offers a new source of renewable energy. A wide variety of waste material breaks down into biogas, including animal manure, municipal... Read more.
The Global South: Pathways to Global Equity
The term ‘Global South’ was first used by academic and social activist, Carl Oglesby, in 1969. He used it to describe the persistent socio-economic dominance... Read more.
India’s rape culture: Can education stop sexual violence?
Rape culture in India puts women and girls at high risk of sexual violence every day. Sexual illiteracy is one of the main causes of India’s rape crisis. So,... Read more.
Eco-friendly Labels: What’s Really in the Package?
There are genuine labels out there for consumers, but even these vary in authenticity. Some are specific to certain types of products, others are more general. In... Read more.