Poverty News
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Fashion giant H&M lists suppliers for all garments to tackle worker abusesHowever H&M is the first major fashion chain to list supplier details for each individual garment. -
Cambodians try out smartphones to track—and and ease—climate woesBy providing daily information, users can help create smarter policy on food security, deforestation and other issues, officials say.
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The curse of hydropower?A new global study on the effects of hydropower dams on conflict, poverty, economic growth, debt and environmental effects finds that beneficiaries are far away, while those who lived near the projects suffer the most. -
Climate crisis hitting bottom 50 per cent hardest, say London protestersActivists said they were using Wednesday's protest to highlight the links between global food production, land use and climate change.
Poverty Opinion
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How do we protect girls in the aftermath of natural disasters?– The devastation caused by Cyclone Idai has left already vulnerable girls at even greater risk. In responding to the crisis, the needs of girls must be a priority. -
Indonesia charts a new, low carbon development path. Will other countries follow suit?Carbon & Climate
Indonesia charts a new, low carbon development path. Will other countries follow suit?
– Economists discuss how Indonesia is showing countries that it is entirely possible and profitable to tackle climate change. -
Water can exacerbate inequality—or it can help solve it– How can water resources be better managed to bridge the widening inequality gap and provide clean, safe water and sanitation for all?
Videos
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The solar cow that powered an African village– Yolk Station, a South Korean solar energy company, has installed a renewable energy solution in a remote Kenyan town that can also tackle the problem of child labour.
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Is the future of power transmission beaming electricity with diamonds?– Diamonds aren't just for engagement rings and cutting tools—they can bring light to dark places.
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How clean water transforms lives– Particularly for women, access to clean water creates education and economic opportunities.
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Seizing the economic prize of the SDGs– The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were created to end poverty, inequality, and environmental destruction and to chart a new path towards sustainability. For businesses, it comes with a promise of long-term profitability, too.
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