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  1. Climate action that protects the right to development 

    ClimateGlobal

    Carbon emission reduction plans designed by developed nations can – whether by intention or not – deny developing nations the opportunity to develop. Balancing climate action with economic progress is critical to creating an inclusive, resilient future for all

  2. Three priorities for scaling private climate finance

    ClimateGlobal

    Calls for the private sector to plug gaps in climate investment, expertise, and entrepreneurship often overlook a critical fact: only government policy can unleash capital at scale. With targeted incentives, governments hold the power to drive the private funding needed to meet climate goals

  3. A vision for sustainable food 

    Food systems and sustainable agricultureEurope

    Origin Green sums up the best of what joined-up thinking looks like: uniting food and drink businesses of all sizes in Ireland under a national sustainability programme

  4. FGM in The Gambia: ending abusive traditions

    GenderMiddle East and Northern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

    The Gambia outlawed female genital mutilation (FGM) in 2015. This year, an attempt to relegalize it almost succeeded. Why are these types of abuse so persistent and how can they be eradicated?

  5. What direction for the UN?

    Global governanceGlobal

    The UN is under attack from virtually every quarter. What might an effective, reformed UN look like, one that remains a central player in addressing the world’s most pressing issues?

  6. Older, not wiser

    Global governanceGlobal

    The last nine years have seen seismic societal, economic, and political shifts around the world – meaningful progress on the SDGs isn’t among them. We know what needs fixing and in many cases how – the legacy of this generation of leaders will be whether it had the courage and wisdom to act