An Enabler to SDGs’ Attainment: Linking Science with Human Rights
Science for Sustainable Development: An Old Relationship Reshaped The connection between science, the consolidation of peace, and the pursuit of human welfare is not new. In November 1945, the UNESCO Constitution adopted an already commonly accepted idea that cooperation in
CLIMATE . CHANGE – Episode 1 – With Bertrand Piccard, Chairman of the Solar Impulse Foundation
Episode 1 of the short film series "Climate . Change” features Bertrand Piccard, Initiator & Chairman of the Solar Impulse Foundation, who accomplished a historic flight around the world aboard a solar-powered airplane in 2016 to demonstrate the existence and
Quality Food in Africa: The Challenges Facing Pig Production in Cameroon
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. Pig production in Cameroon, similar
To achieve sustainability, we need to change behavior first
So, you’ve liked Leonardo DiCaprio’s article about Climate Change on Facebook, you’ve retweeted the #TenYearChallenge of our plastic filled oceans on Twitter, and you’ve commented on David Attenborough climate speech on YouTube. But nothing progressive has been done, no doable
Flexible Pooled Funding Mechanisms Can Drive Transformative Change
The main linchpin for the successful implementation of Agenda 2030 and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is the strategic leveraging of the full potential of multiple financial flows. Finance is an important piece of the puzzle when it comes to
Call9: Reinventing the 911 Call for Nursing Homes and Saving Millions in Healthcare Costs
Today, there are many hotly-debated issues that polarize politics in America and the world alike. Healthcare should not be one of those issues. It is not difficult to see that the current American healthcare system is critically flawed when one’s
Financing Higher Education in Nigeria: Unleashing the Potential of Alumni Resources and Networks
Higher education in Nigeria is hitting the wall of demographics. Nigeria has the largest population of black people in the world with current estimates ranging from 166 to 199 million people. It also has one of the world’s most youthful
Measuring Progress Towards Sustainable Agriculture
Just about everyone agrees that sustainable agriculture is crucial for the future, especially given that the world’s population is expected to grow while the size of the planet will not. While we have a broad consensus on what sustainable agriculture is,
Smart Vision Labs: Harnessing Telemedicine to Provide Affordable and Accessible Eye Care for All
When was your last eye exam? For most Americans, the answer is: too long ago. According to a survey conducted by the American Academy of Ophthalmology in 2016, 64 percent of adults suffer from vision and eye problems. However, only
Philanthrocapitalism Under Fire: A Call For Responsible Giving
Looking back to the exceptional crop of 2018 bestsellers criticizing the state of our society, from rising economic inequality to populism and climate change, one book stands out: “Winners Take All” by former New York Times columnist and Aspen Institute