Diversity, in the way we use that word today, can refer to a wide range of things. In sports, diversity might mean having people with varying and complementary skills and backgrounds on your team. When it comes to institutional diversity, the concept cannot be applied simply on a macro level. It must also be applied […]
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Business, Society, Strategy
The THRIVE project would like to extend our warmest gratitude to Dr Nektarios Karanikas, Dr Ron Levy, and Dr Rhett Martin for giving guest presentations at our December Thrivability Matters Webinar. The theme of this webinar was the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals, (SDG16 & SDG17) (Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions & Partnerships for Goals). About
Australia’s prison population is rising. Between 2010-2020, the prison population jumped from around 29,700 to just over 41,000. This means around 1 in 500 Australians are in jail. However, of those behind bars, 29% are Indigenous people. This is despite them making up around 3.3% of the general population. The alarming numbers of Indigenous prisoners
Indigenous People Behind Bars: How to Break the Cycle Read Post »
Government, Society, Strategy
It is well known that COVID-19 has fuelled global poverty. Lockdown measures have caused massive job losses, devastated economies, fewer investments and exports, and a decline in tourism. Developing countries are often more vulnerable to the extreme economic and social consequences of COVID-19. Many of these countries already struggle with persistent social and economic inequalities,
Child labour during the COVID-19 pandemic: An outcome of rising poverty Read Post »
Business, Coronavirus, Health, SocietyThe THRIVE project would like to extend our warm gratitude to Daniel Kluge for being guest presenter at our December Thrivability Matters webinar. This month’s theme focuses on United Nations SDG16 & SDG17: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions & Partnerships for the Goals. About our speakers Daniel Kluge is a senior policy advisor from the
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THRIVE News
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 three months of lockdown. Out of 15,000 Australian women, 4.6% had suffered physical or sexual violence from a partner. Two thirds of the women said that violence had
Domestic violence in lockdown: Covid’s shadow pandemic. Read Post »
Coronavirus, Lifestyle, Society, Strategy
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 and hunting endanger many of these animals. A lot of attention is now directed to breeding techniques. They are used to increase the number of wildlife in captivity. These steps
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Environment, Strategy, Sustainability
Net-zero emissions can help us reduce our climate change impacts. One of the biggest reasons behind climate change is greenhouse gases (GHGs). They trap energy from the Sun in our atmosphere. While we need some greenhouse gases to keep our planet warm, more GHGs in the air means a warmer Earth. There are many greenhouse
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Energy, Environment, Sustainability
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 to protect children from exploitation. Hence, child labour is illegal in most countries. Despite this, there are 168 million children worldwide who have no choice but to work.
Child labour in fast fashion: The child-sized skeleton in your closet Read Post »
Business, Society, Strategy, Sustainability
Studies suggest transparency and accountability lead to positive social and economic outcomes. Good governance, therefore, lies in the degree to which authorities to be subject to scrutiny, as well as the willingness of citizens to demand access to information.
Freedom of Information: Critical to Democracy? Read Post »
Government, Society, Strategy
