The Synergism and Progress of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
As specified in point 8 of the 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development: “We are announcing today 17 Sustainable Development Goals with 169 associated targets which are integrated and indivisible. Never before have world leaders pledged common action and endeavor across such
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: An Interview With GOOD KRAMA
The krama is one of those traditional pieces of cloth, the tradition in this case being Cambodian, which to its culture represents more than just an ordinary clothing item. Worn by locals of virtually all ages and backgrounds, and applicable to
How Personal Gardens Can Halt the Climate Crisis
We typically think of gardens as inconsequential hobbies or places for families to grow a few extra vegetables in the summer, not essential tools in the fight against climate change. However, as our ecological infrastructure continues to deteriorate, it becomes clear
Sustainable Travel Solutions: An Interview with Juraj Žlof, Founder of TransferHero
Born and raised in Zagreb, Juraj Žlof has a masters degree in Agriculture and Rural Development from the University of Zagreb. He was the club president of the first American football team in Croatia, known as Zagreb Thunder, for five
A world where charities are no longer needed! Discussing a more sustainable business model: Social Enterprises
42% of Americans don’t trust the charity system. And I don’t blame them. Researches seem to have proven that 40% of the actual donations are spent in structural and operational costs instead of going to the actual cause. Why? Marketing and
Health Care Workers: The Gatekeepers to Achieving Global Health and Wellbeing
Project HOPE is a 60-year-old global health development and humanitarian non-profit organization whose mission is to empower health workers to better care for the people they serve. We currently work in 29 countries building individuals' local capacity to effectively confront
Political Will or Not? The Right to Health in Zimbabwe in the Era of SDGs
The Right to Health is guaranteed under Article 25 of the UDHR and in other regional human rights instruments, statutes, conventions as well as in the national constitutions of many African countries. However, there seems to be a lack of
India Wants to Double Farmers’ Incomes – and Tackle Climate Change. Is Technology the Answer to This Double Bind?
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. Forty years since India gained
Sustainable Energy for All: A Challenge for the Poorest Countries
Energy, whether it be in regard to poverty or transition, is essential to human life and society, naturally putting it at the forefront of the news. The United Nations launched the Sustainable Energy for All initiative in 2012 (SE4 all); in
Promoting Sustainability in Spain: Cristina Gallach
In June 2018, the Spanish government set up a special office for the promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals in the country. It created the position of High Commissioner for the 2030 Agenda of Spain as a landmark position. And
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
Catalytic Fund from African Solidarity Transforms Rural Lives
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Africa’s Agenda 2063 define the context in which FAO’s work, and those of its partners, will transform lives in the continent over the next decade. The Agenda 2063—“The Africa we want,” advocates solidarity, and