SDG2030 Agenda: How far have we come? How far are we off?
In 2015, UN member states approved the 2030 Agenda, known as SDG2030 Agenda, for sustainable development. The agenda integrates the economic, social and environmental... Read more.
Climate Change in Africa: Resilience and Agriculture
Climate change will impact everyone, but not equally. Experts predict that the changing climate will negatively affect Africa’s agriculture. The most impactful... Read more.
Domestic violence in lockdown: Covid’s shadow pandemic.
Survey data has shown a marked increase of domestic violence in lockdown during COVID-19. Boxall et al. conducted an online survey in May 2020, covering the first... Read more.
Wildlife Protection Around the World
In this era of globalization, we correlate wildlife with natural parks and sanctuaries. However, remaining animals in the wild face many threats from humans. Poaching... Read more.
Child labour in fast fashion: The child-sized skeleton in your closet
There is a disturbing amount of child labour involved in fast fashion. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, signed in 1989, encourages countries... Read more.
Freedom of Information: Critical to Democracy?
Studies suggest transparency and accountability lead to positive social and economic outcomes. Good governance, therefore, lies in the degree to which authorities... Read more.
December 5: International Volunteer Day
Every year, on the 5th of December, we celebrate International Volunteer Day. The day honours the thousands of individuals who dedicate their time to volunteer.... Read more.
What is the World Policy on Climate Change?
Global warming leading to climate change is a worldwide problem. Emissions of greenhouse gases have a global impact, unlike some other forms of pollution. Whether... Read more.
What is wind energy? Advantages and disadvantages
The basic principle of wind energy is simple. A series of sails or blades mounted around a rotor catch the wind and translate its kinetic energy into rotational... Read more.
Renewable Energy: How Spain is Making a Brighter Future
The regulation of renewable energies in Spain did not begin to develop until the 1980s, with a law promoting mini-hydro (Law 82/1980 on energy conservation).... Read more.