Sustainable Development

Women Farmers in Chile to Teach the Region Agroecology

SANTIAGO, Jan 04 (IPS) – An organisation that brings together some 10,000 peasant and indigenous women from Chile is launching anagroecology institute for women campesin...

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Sustainable development now part of cement makers? SOP

The country’s major cement producers are leading the way in making sustainable development measures an integral part of their standard operating procedures (SOP). As mar...

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New centre to help African countries use mining revenues for sustainable development

With the joint efforts of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and partners, a new centre has been set up to advise and support mineral-rich African countries in us...

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Food security, water and climate change

So much—good and not-so-good—happened last year on a local, regional, national and international level when it comes to sustainability issues. An attempt to be com...

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The Year the World Bank Fused Sustainable Development with Its Goals for the Future

The World Bank Group set two ambitious goals in 2013, and in the process made clear that one concept will underlie its actions toward both: sustainability.“Ending extrem...

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UK gives £12.5m aid for South Sudan refugees

The government has announced a £12.5m aid package for families fleeing the violence in South Sudan. At least 180,000 people have been forced from their h...

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Gardening's future: organics, veggies, adapting for climate change and more

While many gardeners scan the newly arrived seed catalogues to plan their next growing season, the industry’s visionaries are pouring talent and resources into products ...

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This Downton Abbey-Inspired Law Would Finally Allow Women to Inherit Noble Titles

Even the British Parliament is obsessed with “Downton Abbey.” Traditionally, the English line of succession doesn’t allow men to pass their noble titles on ...

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Corruption, Institutions and Sustainable Development

When civil servants make decisions based purely on their own personal interests, their decisions are not likely to be of benefit to society An argument has been rumbling on f...

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Muslim girls take to martial arts for empowerment

Palanpur: A large number of girls in Muslim dominated Kanodar village in Banaskantha are taking to martial arts for self defense. The village has a population of 15,...

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FESTIVALS: THE BATTLE OF VOICES 2024

We’re proud to partner with Battle of Voices 2024, a groundbreaking podcast compet...

October 4 2024

TRENDING: MARCHING FOR LADAKH’S RIGHTS  

Sonam Wangchuk’s peaceful protest demands autonomy for Ladakh, calling for respons...

October 3 2024

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: REVISITING A REEL MOTHER

Kaviyoor Ponnamma’s nuanced portrayals of motherhood reflected the complex realiti...

October 2 2024