While the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals direct all countries to reduce environmental impacts, governments and businesses continue to promise and prioritize economic growth. Degrowth theory draws on the science…
Illicit financial flows significantly erode the tax base of resource-rich developing countries, which do not have the means to invest in public health, education, and sustainable development. In…
Central America is a region in the Americas with potential for higher economic growth. For the regional economy to grow in a sustainable manner in the years ahead,…
The United States is the world’s largest food donor, yet the assistance provided is focused more on short-term relief rather than advancing the right to food of those most…
Gender and Climate Change The climate crisis is eroding the health and stability of ecosystems and livelihoods around the world. While the impacts of climate change are…
While the international attention remains on China’s recidivist activities in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, where it continues to incrementally expand its strategic footprint, Beijing is…
Water security in South Africa is characterized by challenges and inequalities alike. South Africa is a water-scarce country. It receives only around half the global average rainfall. In addition, this…
Introduction Currently, there is an unprecedented impetus behind the inclusion of people with disabilities in international development. This sea change is a result of the Convention on the Rights…
A young woman, social entrepreneur, and new mother in Mexico named Mariana recently told me, “solidarity and action are what will help us overcome this crisis. We aren’t just waiting…
