The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by all United Nations (UN) member states in 2015. The Goals serve as both a call to action and a blueprint to achieve shared peace and prosperity for all people and the … Continue reading
Gabriella Klimov
Epistemic Injustice on the International Stage: Indigenous Marginalization at COP30 and Beyond
Climate change does not have an even impact across the globe; different people experience different effects, which in turn depend on where and who they are. Certain marginalized groups are more vulnerable to environmental damage, and such vulnerabilities can be … Continue reading
COP30: Updates, Decisions, and Outcomes
A primary agreement reached during COP30 was the Global Mutirão decision, which aims to unite humanity in the fight against climate change, celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, and call nations to action and increase ambition. This … Continue reading
Technology and Discovery as Climate Change Solutions: A Saving Grace, or A Waste of Time?
These technologies and discoveries have the potential to alter the trajectory of the climate crisis completely. That being said, there is much uncertainty regarding whether they can actually be implemented.
With every passing year, the effects of the climate crisis … Continue reading
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Indonesia’s Brand New Capital
Aiming to be the nation’s green city of tomorrow, Nusantara’s construction has already had, and will continue to have, significant environmental impacts.
Indonesia’s capital city, Jakarta, has been bearing the burden of climate change and overcrowding for quite some time. … Continue reading
Mass Graves and Torture Discovered in Khartoum: The War in Sudan Continues
The Civil War in Sudan, underway for nearly two years now, has left a trail of suffering and destruction in its wake. The war is being fought by two main actors: the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and a paramilitary … Continue reading
Corporate Sustainability: Is it Achievable?
In a world where new climate challenges are presented daily, corporations have started considering what that means for their operations. As a result of growing environmental concerns and changing consumer preferences, being a “good business” no longer solely equates to … Continue reading
The U.S. and Waste Management: Systemic Change Must Come First
The United States has long been entrenched in capitalist habits of excessive production and single-use consumption. Citizens are conditioned to throw away and prioritize convenience. This is especially ironic given that the nation’s waste management system is not built for … Continue reading
Understanding the Ramifications of ‘Big Data’ in International Development
International development is an incredibly broad field. It encompasses a wide range of issues, including natural disasters, conflict, and security, as well as a plethora of possible actions to address them. Many of these issues are overlapping and intersecting, unfolding … Continue reading
The Looming Water War in the Nile Basin
Water scarcity is a force to be reckoned with. It directly impacts agriculture, access to clean drinking water, and energy production. This climate phenomenon also exacerbates numerous other key issues, including health, infrastructure, social inequalities, and conflict. The latter is … Continue reading