Animal Lives Over Human Entertainment: Driving Change for ‘Big Cats’ in the U.S.
Like everyone in isolation at home perusing what to watch on Netflix I came across "Tiger King" and was instantly hooked. The most shocking part to me, though, wasn’t the eccentric characters or the sensationalism — it was the missed
Agri-food Systems: How the United Nations Helps in SDG Compliance
Since 2015, when the world signed onto the 2030 Agenda and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations has been invested in a supportive role in achieving the SDGs by 2030. It does this by (1) collecting data,
3 Ways to Support Clean Energy While on Lockdown
How We Can Continue to Advocate for Our Climate and a Greener Future In Lockdown Through Clean Energy. As fear about the scope and impact of the coronavirus pandemic intensifies, Americans are waking up to a new reality— one characterized by
COVID-19 Finds African Youth Capitalising on Digital Space
The number of COVID-19 cases in African countries has been steadily increasing, as has been the trend worldwide. In March 2020, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention issued Guidance on Community Social Distancing During COVID-19 Outbreak. Recommending African Union
Beyond COVID-19: Bridging Divides Between Health and Food Systems
Now more than ever, the spotlight is shining on the entrenched relationship between health and food. The COVID-19 pandemic has moved dozens of health systems to the brink in low-, middle- and even in high-income countries, and threatens to undermine
Webinar burnout? Think outside the Window
Newly popular tech can help us build impact coalitions, post-quarantine. In the first flush of lockdown due to the novel coronavirus pandemic the digital executions were breathtaking. It was a brave new world of Zooming, and families and old friends who
Germany to Phase Out Coal by 2038 – A Done Deal?
In January, Germany’s government and regional leaders agreed on a plan to phase out coal-fired power stations by 2038, a big achievement in the fight to lower carbon emissions. It seems to be a done deal- or is it? The government
A Sustainable Housing Solution
Editor’s note: This article was first published on the Global Solutions Foundation blog. It has been republished here with the author’s permission. Globally, around 1.6 billion people lack access to adequate housing, and it’s estimated that $11 trillion will be required
5 Ways To Reduce Your Energy Consumption
What are some effective ways to reduce your energy consumption at home? In this article, we will give you some ideas on how to do just that on a daily basis. This article written by Impakter’s Tech Editor Alessandro du Bessé
The Climate-Conflict Connection: Why aren’t we acting on it?
The two agendas of climate change adaptation and peacebuilding are rarely coordinated—it's time for this to change. For Somalia, last year’s drought was its worst in nearly a decade. Wells dried up, crops failed, and thousands were displaced from their land. For nomadic herders,
The future of public transportation needs courage – Why and how, lessons from Italy
What do courage and the future of public transportation have in common? Well, the coronavirus public health crisis has had a radical impact on our daily lives. It has come as an unexpected shock, but many believe it could become
Blue Whales are Making a Comeback in the Atlantic
Scientists have discovered large numbers of blue whales near the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia after years of exploitation, suggesting that decades of conservation efforts are paying off. The 21-day survey counted 55 animals, which was described by one cetacean specialist as