Unconditional Cash to the Poor: An Interview with Give Directly
EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS PIECE IS AN Interview with Ian Bassin, COO Domestic of Give Directly. Ian Bassin previously served as Assistant Counsel to President Barack Obama and, most recently, Deputy Counsel to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. THIS PIECE
Water in our World: Are We Sinking or Swimming?
EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS PIECE IS PART OF A SERIES EXPLORING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS) SEE THE INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES HERE. Water is integral to the 2030 Agenda Water is a vital resource connecting all life on the planet. As such, it
Global Security the Swedish Way – The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 is the promotion of peace and end of violent conflict around the world. Unfortunately, this idea has not been realized, as many regions oscillate between periods of violence and instability as a result
Enactus, a Force for Decent Work and Economic Growth
EDITOR’S NOTE: Interview with Terry Torok, Chief Innovation Officer at Enactus. THIS PIECE IS PART OF A SERIES EXPLORING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS. SEE THE INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES HERE. Empowerment is the intersection of freedom and agency to mold one’s reality,
SDG 1: Where Policy Meets Poverty with the McSilver Institute
EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS PIECE IS PART OF A SERIES EXPLORING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS. SEE THE INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES HERE. Dr. Mary McKay is the current director of the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York University, where she has
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy for All – Youth Lighting up the World
A Closer Look at Solar for Life's Role Editor’s Note: This is the seventh piece in a collaborative series on the Sustainable Development Goals. See the introduction to the series here. Goal 7, to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for
#SDGStories – Launch of Our Sustainable Development Goals Series
Four months ago at the United Nations General Assembly, the global community came together in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and voted their approval unanimously. The SDGs form a comprehensive framework of 17 goals aimed at ending global poverty
Ethical Tea Partnership- Adapting Smallholders to Climate Change
Climate change forces a new intersection of human livelihoods and rapidly changing environments. This dynamic plays out prominently in agricultural systems across the globe, specifically in those regions most at risk of the effects of climate change. Tea is one such
The Climate Museum- Perceiving Humanity’s Greatest Challenge
Museums aim to collect, preserve, and display elements of art, science, and culture that have a significant impact on society. Through interactive exhibitions, museums can educate the public and bridge science communication gaps. Traditionally, we think of museums displaying tangible
WakaWaka- Shining a Light on Energy Poverty
Globally, there are 1.2 billion people without access to electricity. This staggering figure evades most of us, but it is the face of an unfortunate reality -- energy poverty. Electricity needs to be affordable, sustainable, and available to all, a
Elephant Family – an Adventure of Elephants, Art, and Conservation
Adventure, curiosity, and discovery drive human creativity. As children, we seek out and explore the world around us, inspired by our observations of Nature. One such part of the natural world is the elephant. Filling our childhood storybooks with rich
How Climate Change Contributes to Global Public Health Crises
As the ubiquity and reality of climate change beckons the international community into action, tangible consequences are appearing ever more pervasive. With COP21 quickly approaching, it is important to highlight the effects of climate change to both human and natural