South American Artisan Fabric: Interviewing Adriana Marina
Adriana Marina - founder of Animaná - is fully committed to sustainable production and the development of local communities in the Andes and Patagonia. Adriana has poured passion and time into her home of Puerto Santa Cruz, Argentina, as well
Why do we give at Christmas?
Christmas is a time for giving. This often extends beyond friends and family to charity donations. Many charities run specific Christmas appeals and there is evidence more people give at Christmas, compared to during the rest of the year. Why is
Preventing Violent Extremism: Bridging the Development and Security Divide
SDG16 AND THE GLOBAL EFFORT TO PREVENT VIOLENT EXTREMISM: BRIDGING THE DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY DIVIDE Violent extremism – here defined as support for, or perpetration of acts of, violence with the purpose of advancing a socio-political agenda – has emerged as
How to tackle poverty with data
What is IATI? The International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) was launched in 2008. It is a voluntary, multi-stakeholder initiative that seeks to increase the transparency of development cooperation in order to increase its effectiveness in tackling poverty. It has designed a standard for
Pela Case: Finding solutions to the plastic problem
Cutting plastic pollution must now be the major focus in creating a sustainable planet and society. The issue of plastic waste in our oceans has taken centre stage, especially after the final episode of Blue Planet two, which took an
BVLoS, icebergs, and pay-as-you-fly insurance: A critical look at the future of Unmanned Aerial Systems
We are in the midst of an unparalleled period of technological evolution. Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, and autonomous systems are fast becoming integral components to our day-to-day interactions. Advancements have been driven by an ecosystem of FinTech and technological startups
Delivering on Domestic Inequality Reduction: Why and How SDG 10 can Help
Editor's Note: This piece is co-authored by Lucas Chancel, Tancrede Voituriez and Alex Hough. Income and wealth inequality are rising in most countries around the world today. Recognizing that this challenge has become a universal issue, in 2015, the United Nations
Thesis Gems and Jewelry: Transparent Gems
The trade of unethical diamonds and gemstones is something that the jewellery industry has become increasingly concerned with in recent years. The film release of Blood Diamond in 2006 put the issue into the forefront, leading businesses to readdress their
The Role of Business in the Pursuit of Peace: Interview with Rangita de Silva
Editor's Note: This is the second part of an interview on the recently published SDG Fund report. The first part may be found here. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has introduced a number of fundamental changes in the approach to
Engaging the Private Sector to Achieve the SDGs: Interview with Paloma Duran
Editor's Note: This is the first part of an interview discussing the newest Sustainable Development Goals Fund (SDG Fund) report. The second part will be published today at 13.00h GMT. In September 2016, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted at the
Peat Swamps: The Forgotten Fix for Climate Change
“Drain the swamp!” It was Donald Trump’s campaign metaphor for purging everything bad in Washington DC. But he got his metaphor all wrong. Swamps are good. And, while Trump may not believe much in climate change, the UN climate conference
What MATTERS most: Interviewing Renyung Ho
Over the past few years, many companies selling sustainably made clothing have sprung up all across the world, inspired by many different traditions and histories. While each of them promise apparel made ethically, not all of them go one step