Seedrs: the future of crowdfunding is now
Seedrs is an online platform that allows anyone to invest in startups and other innovative businesses. It has recently been named the UK’s most active investor into private companies. Its equity crowdfunding structure permits investors to invest as little as £10,
Applying the Mystery of Oud to Sustainable Development
Oud oil comes from trees and wood of the genus Aquilaria, fifteen species of trees that are native to Southeast Asia. Trees of this genus are often referred to as Agar, Agarwood, Aloeswood or Eaglewood. Oud oil extracted from the
From Where I Stand: “With every thread I wove… I was weaving away my sorrows”
EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS PIECE IS AUTHORED BY UN WOMEN AS PART OF THE SERIES “FROM WHERE I STAND”, WHICH CAPTURES PEOPLES STORIES AND THEIR DAILY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES FROM AROUND THE WORLD. SEE THE FULL SERIES HERE. At 47, Emm Ali*
How an ethics-based approach works with global agendas
How to develop “more ethical” and why we should live in accordance with it Is “ethics” a useless word when it comes to politics, policy-making, business, international affairs, laws, governments and real-world situations? The rule of law exists and, to varying
The Art of Social Change with Kate DeCiccio
Kate DeCiccio is an American artist, educator, and activist. Her art has recently gained national attention on posters in prominent protests such as: Black Lives Matter, The Women's March on Washington, and the March for Science. Her vibrant prints, which explore social issues such
Healthy Oceans: The Cornerstone for A Sustainable Future
Could the decline of tropical corals affect food and job security? Coral reefs are beautiful, granted – but could the disappearance of the Critically Endangered Elkhorn coral endemic to the Caribbean have implications that go beyond the aesthetic? In fact,
What happened to the Energy Union
What happened to the Energy Union? One of the major topics that the European Parliament is dealing with is the Energy Union. It seems strange that the issue is still on the table, given the very idea of creating the European
Over-Sharenting on Social Media
Back in 2010, when we first became parents, my husband and I made a decision regarding social media that seemed minor compared to the life-altering responsibility of caring for our new little guy, and all the major parenting choices we
A Safe Future for Our Children: Connecting Policy to the Sustainable Development Goals
The consequences of our decisions and actions will have greater and longer-term consequences than ever before. There are many signs that the damage to Mother Earth is now approaching irreversible tipping points, systems are already disintegrating and degenerating, overwhelming the
From Where I Stand: “I became a man just to access the mines”
EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS PIECE IS AUTHORED BY UN WOMEN AS PART OF THE SERIES “FROM WHERE I STAND”, WHICH CAPTURES PEOPLES STORIES AND THEIR DAILY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES FROM AROUND THE WORLD. SEE THE FULL SERIES HERE. Pili Hussein is Tanzania’s
Fueling the Clean Energy Market: Global Goals Need Global Solutions
It’s nearly two years since the United Nations launched the Global Goals – also known as the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs – a series of ambitious targets to end extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030. Global Goal 7
The Lesson from Easter Island
When our human systems, be it agricultural, energy, social, political, or economic are not serving us anymore, we need to question them, or risk a demise like that of the early Polynesian inhabitants of Easter Island. What transpired on that