The Most Important Progressive Sci-Fi Movies of the 21st Century (Part 2)
For the five science fiction films I focus on here ("Ex Machina," "Never Let Me Go," "Moon," "Sleep Dealer," and "Children of Men"), these affective progressive films strikingly interrogate the self/other dynamic that is at the heart of our human
Preventing Wildfires: Interview With Pau Costa Foundation
We got used to news about wildfires erupting across the world. Global warming lead to situations when state authorities are often caught off guard as the extent of wildfires has been gradually increasing. When a calamity of this kind happens,
‘Leave No One Behind’ — Commitment to Safeguard Autistic Girls in the UK
The first time I spoke at the United Nations Geneva about safeguarding Autistic Girls, it was November 2014, before the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals . I had just received my Autism diagnosis and was there to speak with other
Solid Wood as a Solution: Interview With Sintala Design
Forests are the lungs of our planet. The statistics show gradual deforestation in all countries. According to the FAO report the world’s forest area decreased from 31.6% of the global land area to 30.6% between 1990 and 2015. But it
How IEO Can Make a Difference for Emerging Markets?
Proper adoption of new technologies and concepts can have a great impact on economics, social challenges and development of countries. IEO is an example of such concept which can change the game for SMEs in emerging markets. IEO means Initial Exchange
The ICC is Taking a Pro-Active Approach to Myanmar
The International Criminal Court (the ICC) is the only permanent international criminal tribunal with the mandate to investigate and prosecute mass atrocities. However, the ICC is a treaty-bound tribunal, the treaty being the Rome Statute. This very fact prevents the
Don’t Overpay for Your Accomodation — An Interview With BYHOURS
Sustainable development of hotel and tourism industries plays a significant role in achieving the SDGs. A large number of island and Southern European countries (like the Maldives, the Seychelles, Montenegro, Croatia and others) strongly depend on income from travelers around
Transition to Sustainability: VITO Challenges Itself to Be a Frontrunner
"A problem never exists in isolation; it is surrounded by other problems in space and time. The more of the context of a problem that a scientist can comprehend, the greater are his chances of finding a truly adequate solution." Russell
On Taking Children Seriously: Climate Strikes
If you ask the average student, “What is the biggest problem that the world faces today?” more often than not they will answer with the following two issues: (1) the detrimental effect of social media on society as a whole
We Need a Digital Transformation in Global Health
The world has made great strides in reducing poverty, death, and disease. Leaders from 193 countries have signed on to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), an agenda of 17 benchmarks for progress through 2030, three of which are directly tied
Peer-to-Peer Ride-Sharing: An Interview With Amovens
The drastic scarcity of world resources forces us to rethink the usefulness of consumption-based models. Circular economy provides one answer as more people offer their goods for rent. In addition, sharing services allow us to tackle global challenges including climate
Tackling Air Pollution — An Interview With Clarity
Air pollution is a well-known problem that leads to a drastic reduction in the quality of life. It doesn't only cause chronic diseases: according to a recent UN report, air pollution is the cause of between six and seven million