Climate action can lessen poverty, inequality
Climate change disproportionately affects the world’s most vulnerable populations, but redistributing revenues from carbon tax can promote equity and protect marginalized populations, says a new study.
Climate change to alter maize, wheat global production by 2030
A new study by some international researchers has revealed that global maize and wheat production may be affected by 2030 if current trends of climate change persist.
Exposing road infrastructure impacts on sub-Saharan Africa’s ecosystems
A new research has explained how road infrastructural plans might impact ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa as the region’s economy and trade grows rapidly.
Sketching global environmental impacts of China’s food demand
A study has revealed that carefully-designed policies for China’s food system and international trade will ensure that food security is attained in the Asian nation, without destroying its environment.
Children in developing nations to experience heatwaves, drought, flood more
A new research has revealed that children, especially in low-income countries, are to face disproportionate increases in lifetime extreme events like heatwaves, flood, and droughts, among others.
A case for biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and water provision
According to a study, conserving 30% of land will safeguard 70% of terrestrial plant and vertebrate animal species, while 68% of all clean water will be made available.
Action agenda for Africa’s electricity sector
This article highlights the role international partnerships such as the ‘Sustainable Energy for All Initiative’ will play in expanding and modernizing Africa’s electric sector.
Co-creating pathways for sustainable development in Africa
IRD and IIASA launched a two year project to explore how local pathways toward the SDGs can be developped.
Inequity in the air of India
The rich are to blame for air pollution, while poor endure the impact.
Platforms for profit and purpose
Digital platforms are changing the way we do business. A six-year research project tried to understand the consequences of this shift, including how platforms can improve resilience in an uncertain world.
