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Trump’s dismantling of USAID and deep foreign aid cuts are forcing international NGOs to shrink, localise and seek new funding models – with profound consequences for global health and humanitarian work.
Deadly protests by youths in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal show how lack of attention to inclusive development can fuel public anger.
Climate discourse must connect with jobs, security and everyday life if it is to win public support.
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Asian universities rise in global sustainability leadership rankings
Amid global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) funding gaps, Asian universities are stepping up as leaders in sustainable finance, driving research and innovation to shape a more sustainable future.
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Financing for development must account for women
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Street vendors are workers – they should have workers’ rights
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Need human rights research? Talk to the Global South
11 December 2024
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Did COP29 fail women?
6 December 2024
Policy & Finance
Universities as ministries for sustainable futures?
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Delhi's dilemma: a growing economy and growing unemployment
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How education and social media regulation can combat science denial
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Scrolling into stress: How climate fears hit youth
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Gender justice is climate justice
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Exploring the intersection of business and our ecology
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Policy & Finance
The health benefits of financial inclusion
6 July 2023
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