Eradicating hunger and climate change in Uganda: The role of crop trees
With increasing demand for land for settlement, agriculture and industrial development has resulted in the destruction of natural resources and forests are no exception. The FAO estimates that global net forest loss is 3.3 million hectares per year, much of which
YAD: From Zero to Hero
This article is part of our Editorial Series called "GFAR impakters". This is done in partnership with GFAR - The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation - For more follow on Twitter: #GFARImpakters or view here. 'Youth are the pillars, changers
Agora – Digital National Elections with Blockchain
In several countries around the world, central and local governments have been running tests and attempts of online voting. In some cases, they have been successful. In others, not quite. Agora is one of the companies developing what they believe to be
Why Populism is Dangerous: The Propensity for War
Populism is dangerous and has shown overtime an irresistible propensity for war. Public safety, health and the economy are at risk. But populist propaganda is hard to resist. Populist politicians thrive on fake news: it is so much easier to
How to Achieve Clean Water and Sanitation
This article is the second in a three-part series highlighting private sector leadership supporting the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Global SDG Awards seek to recognize and celebrate companies that are creating profitable and innovative solutions
Why Weaker US Teachers’ Unions Are Good for Africa
When the United States sneezes, as the old adage goes, the rest of the world often catches a cold. The US Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, which ruled that public-sector unions
World Food Security – What needs to be done
The Committee on World Food Security (CFS), a key governing body for world food security and eradicating hunger, has just been evaluated –What changes will this bring? The follow-up to the evaluation of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) has
mKrishi Fisheries: Sea in Your Hand
This article is part of our Editorial Series called "GFAR impakters". This is done in partnership with GFAR - The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation - For more follow on Twitter: #GFARImpakters or view here. Technological innovations have long been
In Limbo – How Brexit is Failing Five Million Europeans
In June 2016 the UK, my adopted home country, decided to leave the European Union. I woke up in the morning and saw my world turned upside down. Brexit has had an impact comparable to the fall of the Berlin
The Ups and Downs of NYC’s Bike Network Expansion
New York City has the most robust public transportation system in the US. The expansive subway system and the sea of yellow cabs are iconic. However, in recent years some New Yorkers have opted out of the traditional means of
Unequal Scenes, Exploring Income Inequality Via Drone
Unequal Scenes is a project developed by Johnny Miller. Johnny is a journalist and photographer originally from the USA, and currently based in Cape Town, South Africa. He is using a drone to explore different areas of the world and
Swimming Against the Current: Sustainable Agriculture in an Age of Commercial Farming
This article is part of our Editorial Series called "GFAR impakters". This is done in partnership with GFAR - The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation - For more follow on Twitter: #GFARImpakters or view here. Farming today has become very
