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Today, 1.3 billion adults, mostly women, remain outside the formal financial system, while lower-income consumers struggle to access suitable financial services. Despite the hype, stablecoins are not the best solution to either problem.

7 Okt 2026

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Even as hunger declines around the world, food insecurity remains prevalent in rural communities. Restoring soil health, expanding access to new technologies, strengthening land rights, and upgrading public infrastructure are essential to boost agricultural productivity and protect rural livelihoods.

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Rather than designing solutions for half the farming population, agricultural researchers, policymakers, and others must consider the specific needs and preferences of women farmers in developing countries. Only then can the huge female agricultural labour force reach its potential to ensure food security and drive economic growth.

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As biodiversity loss accelerates, a new natural history curriculum seeks to rebuild young people’s connection with nature through fieldwork, observation and ecological understanding.

15 Jun 2026

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26 Januari 2026

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24 Disember 2025

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18 Disember 2025

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17 November 2025

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15 November 2025

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13 November 2025

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11 November 2025

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10 November 2025

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What COP30 must do

6 Oktober 2025

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29 September 2025

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25 Ogos 2025

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22 Julai 2025

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