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A large red billboard with bold white letters reading “COMMUNITY IS STRENGTH.” Smaller text below says, “Be strong. Let’s look out for one another.” The billboard is mounted on a wooden wall in front of a brick building.

How Citizen Enforcement Strengthens Thrivability: A Path to Real Environmental Accountability

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What Is Citizen Enforcement in Sustainability and, better yet, thrivability? Citizen enforcement for environmental sustainability refers to the actions taken by individuals and communities to hold polluters and policymakers accountable. Unlike formal government oversight, it relies on public environmental monitoring and civic responsibility. Therefore, citizen enforcement for environmental sustainability involves people organising to ensure that […]

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Environment, Government, Society
Polluted shoreline with plastic and mixed waste in a tropical setting, illustrating wealthy cities exporting waste to the Global South

How Wealthy Cities Export Waste to the Global South: The Hidden Cost of Urbanisation

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The Dirty Secret of Urban Growth Wealthy cities, typically within developed countries, generate enormous amounts of trash compared to their less affluent counterparts. In fact, a World Bank analysis found that waste correlates strongly with income and urbanisation. They report that developed countries (the Global North) produce 34% of solid waste, while developing countries (the

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Human Rights, Society, Sustainability

Climate Change and Its Impact on Vector-Borne diseases in Africa

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Introduction Climate change is one of the most urgent health threats of the 21st century. It drives environmental shifts that directly harm human health. Occurrences of vector-borne diseases are rising rapidly and account for many newly emerging infectious diseases (Swei et al., 2020). Vector-borne diseases are infections transmitted by blood-feeding insects such as mosquitoes, ticks,

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Environment, Health, Science
Glass cup filled with assorted coins and a green plant sprouting from the top, representing the concept of investing money in sustainable and thrivable futures.

Why Money Isn’t Enough: Multi-capital Approach to Thrivable Living

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Introduction Money still defines success in much of today’s world. However, the Multi-Capital Approach shows that financial capital alone cannot support thrivable living, resilient societies, or blossoming ecosystems. While money drives decisions in boardrooms and households alike, this narrow focus fails to solve complex challenges like climate change, inequality, and mental health. Indeed, the pandemic

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Education, General, Society
Empowering young minds through inclusive and joyful learning environments

Universal Design for Learning: A Framework for Classroom Inclusivity

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Imagine a classroom where every student, regardless of their abilities or background, has an equal opportunity to succeed. This vision lies at the heart of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), an innovative educational framework that redefines how we approach teaching and learning. By focusing on inclusivity and adaptability, UDL ensures that all learners can thrive

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Education, Innovation, Lifestyle
What is the future of gender equality?

Male Birth Control: A Step Towards Shared Responsibility

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Introduction Family planning has long been considered a woman’s responsibility (Christin-Maitre, 2013), leaving men with limited options beyond condoms and vasectomies. However, shifting societal norms and advancements in medical research have reignited discussions about male birth control. More men are expressing an interest in playing an active role in family planning (Martins and Boraas, 2023).

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Health, Innovation, Science
AI in mental health

Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges of AI in Mental Health Care

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Introduction With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), its application in the field of mental health is gaining increasing attention. AI in mental health care leverages technologies such as emotion recognition, natural language processing (NLP), and predictive analytics to assist in identifying potential mental health conditions. AI-powered tools can provide emotional regulation support, psychological interventions, and

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Health, Lifestyle, Society
Social Governance

Global Partnership Group BRICS and its Implications

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In recent years, more than 30 new countries have shown interest in joining the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) bloc to create BRICS+. This allows these nations to act in their respective economic and geopolitical interests. The global partnership group also has the purported capacity to assist and advocate for the Global South

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Government, Human Rights, Society, Sustainability
pinkwashing, the pink tax, rainbow capitalism

Pinkwashing, the Pink Tax, and Rainbow Capitalism

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In today’s marketplace, social causes and identities have become powerful marketing tools. Companies market products as environmentally friendly when they’re not, a practice known as greenwashing. Companies drench products in pink for breast cancer awareness or paste rainbows on logos for Pride, hoping to signal their solidarity with women and LGBTQIA+ communities. Yet, are these

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