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Business & Economy
This category focuses on value creation, showcasing projects and activities that promote sustainability and health for both the planet and its inhabitants.
Nuclear power and the energy transition, where costs, timelines, safety and waste really stand
Nuclear can cut emissions, but high upfront costs and long build times shape how it compares with renewables and storage
Editorial Team SDG7
7 hours ago7 min read
Ashoka and the rise of social entrepreneurship as a civic force
The organisation helped define social entrepreneurship, but its larger wager is that changemaking should become a social norm
Editorial Team SDG17
5 days ago6 min read
From demographic dividend to digital power: AI and the future of work in Africa
Closing the skills gap is now central to competitiveness, productivity and long-term prosperity
Edwin Ochola
7 days ago3 min read
The cost of living far from work, mobility as a driver of poverty
When cheaper housing lies on the urban edge, the daily journey to earn a living can deepen hardship
Editorial Team SDG8
Mar 246 min read
Post-harvest waste in middle-income countries, the simple fixes that can save food fast
From crates to cold rooms, small changes in handling and logistics can cut losses across Eastern Europe and the Balkans
Editorial Team SDG12
Mar 68 min read
Migration forum and ILO recruitment strategy set 2026 test for migrant worker rights
Global plans due in May and through 2030 seek to turn promises on migrant workers into enforceable labour protections and easier access to redress
Editorial Team SDG8
Mar 53 min read
Finance turns to regulation as biodiversity markets mature in early 2026
New disclosure rules, emerging nature credits and expanding BIOFIN plans are reshaping how capital is directed towards SDG 15
Editorial Team SDG15
Mar 23 min read
The hidden cost of scaling social projects too quickly
Rapid growth can dilute impact, weaken accountability and burn out communities before systems are ready.
Editorial Team SDG16
Mar 17 min read
Global finance still fuels destruction despite urgent call for nature positive investment
A 30 to 1 imbalance in global funding shows the world is still financing its own extinction as nature based investment lags far behind
Editorial Team SDG15
Feb 104 min read
Aboitiz circular economy initiative gives new life to e-waste and funds social change
Aboitiz Foundation and AEV expand their partnership with Humble Sustainability to transform waste into community value
Editorial Team SDG12
Feb 92 min read
Meat waste emerges as the costliest burden in global food supply chains
New analysis reveals that meat waste now accounts for nearly €86 billion in annual global losses, driven by inefficiencies and shifting demand
Editorial Team SDG12
Jan 302 min read
Africa at the World Economic Forum 2026: civil society perspectives on global dialogue and development impact
Why Africa is closely watching Davos 2026, and what the continent expects from global leadership in a fragmented world
Edwin Ochola
Jan 283 min read
Is salt, just salt … or not?
From ancient “white gold” to modern brine purification, salt’s story spans culture, chemistry, and surprising sustainability gains.
Petra Fritz
Jan 259 min read
Migrant Workers Centre advances workplace justice for migrant labour
Community based education and advocacy protecting migrant workers from exploitation in Victoria
Editorial Team SDG8
Jan 182 min read
Heterojunction technology becomes the new benchmark for solar efficiency in 2026
High bifacial performance and durability reinforce photovoltaic innovation worldwide
Editorial Team SDG7
Jan 133 min read
The green paradox of progress: when booming green jobs still fall short of protecting the planet
Rapid growth in sustainable employment exposes deep skills gaps, social inequalities and the limits of job creation alone
Editorial Team SDG8
Jan 32 min read
Last day of the year: when change did not come from governments
An end-of-year reflection on real progress driven by people and civil society, one Sustainable Development Goal at a time.
Editorial Team SDG17
Dec 31, 20254 min read
Year in review: twelve stories that shaped 2025
A month-by-month selection of the most meaningful shifts, voices and ideas featured on Global Society News.
Editorial
Dec 30, 20258 min read
Digital power, inclusion, and the global society: Patrick Lumumba’s peer interview with Edwin Ochola
A conversation on digital inclusion, African leadership, and building an inclusive global society through connection and shared responsibility.
Patrick Lumumba
Dec 25, 20255 min read
When green slowly turns dark green
A calm reflection on climate actions that, beneath a sustainable narrative, reveal social and environmental costs that cannot be ignored
Editorial Team SDG17
Dec 23, 20254 min read
Global shipping pollution still rising despite green pledges
As ships carry over 90% of world trade, their environmental cost threatens ocean health and climate stability
Editorial Team SDG12
Dec 5, 20253 min read
A turning point in youth employment and sustainable agriculture
how a new generation of farmers could reshape food security and decent work in Ghana
Editorial Team SDG8
Dec 4, 20253 min read
The long shadow of animal testing in global cosmetics
Why the world still struggles to leave animal testing behind in beauty and personal care
Editorial Team SDG12
Dec 1, 20253 min read
Bamboo rising as a sustainable alternative to timber
An emerging natural material offering rapid renewal, soil restoration and lower-impact production for a changing world
Editorial Team SDG12
Nov 26, 20252 min read
Is the global fish trade fair?
Uneven rules, imported seafood and what fairness would look like for oceans and the people who fish them.
Editorial Team SDG12
Nov 18, 20255 min read
Concrete on demand: 3D-printed homes are reshaping housebuilding
From prototypes to communities, automated concrete printing edges toward the mainstream, with NGOs proving real-world value
Editorial Team SDG9
Nov 14, 20255 min read
Cheap smoke, costly consequences
How low prices, market expansion, and tax policy shape smoking in low-income countries, and who benefits
Editorial Team SDG3
Nov 13, 20255 min read
Multilateralism under pressure needs smarter partnerships to save the 2030 promise
As the UN turns 80, a Bangkok policy dialogue spotlights risks to cooperation, and the fixes that could still work
Editorial Team SDG16
Nov 8, 20254 min read
Solar surge in Africa promises and pitfalls of a greener economy
Rising panel imports point to momentum, yet capital costs, skills gaps and supply chain control will decide who really benefits
Editorial Team SDG7
Nov 6, 20254 min read
Europe’s regulatory retreat risks leaving developing nations exposed
Simplifying EU environmental and chemical rules could erode the global standards that protect the world’s poorest economies
Editorial Team SDG10
Oct 31, 20253 min read
Green metals, grey rights: can the clean-energy transition escape old injustices
Civil society pushes for global mineral governance as demand for lithium, cobalt and copper exposes deep human-rights and equity gaps
Editorial Team SDG12
Oct 29, 20253 min read
Global plan to quadruple use of sustainable fuels by 2034
Brazil leads initiative to boost biofuels, biogas, hydrogen and synthetic e-fuels for hard-to-abate sectors
Editorial Team SDG7
Oct 29, 20253 min read
Youth, innovation, and ocean literacy as the foundation of a regenerative blue economy
Empowering youth through ocean literacy and innovation to build a regenerative, resilient, and inclusive blue economy
Gabriela Casuso
Oct 28, 20252 min read
Rethinking climate finance to scale global flows to USD 1.3 trillion
As Brazil leads a coalition from Baku to Belém, a bold roadmap seeks to reshape global climate finance, yet debt, fairness and access remain unresolved tensions
Editorial Team SDG13
Oct 27, 20253 min read
Financing the mining rethink for a just clean energy shift
Towards more transparent, equitable and sustainable mineral value chains
Editorial Team SDG12
Oct 19, 20254 min read
The taste of convenience undermines global health
Packaged drinks promise vitality but deliver addiction, waste, and a rising global health burden
Editorial Team SDG12
Oct 18, 20255 min read
Grid queuing in Europe is stalling 1.7 TW of renewable projects
A backlog of renewable projects is straining outdated power grids and exposing flaws in Europe’s clean energy transition
Editorial Team SDG7
Oct 9, 20253 min read
Children in the shadows of tech coltan dilemma
The capture of Rubaya mine exposes child labour at the heart of the digital economy and fragile efforts to end it
Editorial
Sep 28, 20253 min read
Renewables bring light, jobs, and hope to poor countries
Clean energy can fight poverty, cut costs, and create jobs where traditional power grids fail
Editorial Team SDG7
Sep 15, 20253 min read
Seaweed and shellfish farms: new vision to a regenerative future for coastal communities
Community-led ocean farms in Wales bring food, jobs and biodiversity back to coastal waters
Editorial Team SDG14
Sep 15, 20253 min read
Sustainability as a service redefines ownership and drives circular economy
A new business model where access replaces ownership is reshaping consumption, design and environmental responsibility
Editorial Team SDG12
Sep 14, 20253 min read
How sand batteries are helping cities cut emissions and heat homes
A low-cost and low-impact technology is turning excess renewable electricity into long-term heat for communities
Editorial Team SDG9
Sep 8, 20252 min read
Ethical consumer movement and how it is reshaping global markets
The UK’s Ethical Consumer Group shows how informed choices can hold powerful corporations accountable
Editorial Team SDG12
Sep 4, 20253 min read
Transparency postponed: EU delays risk fuelling fashion’s greenwashing crisis
EU’s retreat from strict fashion rules risks widening greenwashing, delaying accountability and weakening sustainability efforts.
Editorial Team SDG12
Sep 2, 20253 min read
Drought crisis grips Mediterranean and Balkan regions, threatening food and water security
Extreme heat and failing rains put food security and water supplies under threat
Editorial Team SDG2
Aug 31, 20252 min read
Decent work, fair pay: building inclusive economies for a sustainable future
Explore how fair wages, inclusive growth, and sustainable jobs can reshape economies, reduce inequality, and create resilient futures worldwide
Editorial Team SDG8
Aug 24, 20253 min read
Regenerative agriculture, a climate activism revolution
Cultivating sustainability for a resilient future
Editorial Team SDG12
Jul 31, 20253 min read
Global Society News reaches milestone of 1000 articles
Global Society News marks 1000th article, amplifying stories of fairness and sustainability in a world facing complex challenges
Editorial
Jul 26, 20254 min read
African fish workers sidelined in trade deals: A challenge to SDG 8
Exclusion threatens livelihoods and sustainability
Editorial Team SDG8
Jul 23, 20254 min read
World Rural Development Day: Empowering rural communities for global sustainability
Empowering rural communities: A step toward global goals
Editorial Team SDG2
Jul 17, 20254 min read
Business & Economy
This section highlights the endeavours of innovative entrepreneurs who are not just running businesses but are also at the forefront of value creation within the economy. It delves into how these leaders take risks to develop sustainable business models and practices that go beyond profit, emphasizing the importance of capital and investment when used to foster long-term value.
Key topics include the circular economy, which reimagines industrial and economic systems to eliminate waste and continually reuse resources. We explore how businesses incorporate this model to enhance sustainability and efficiency. Additionally, the section covers innovations in business that contribute to environmental and social welfare, showcasing companies that prioritize ecological integrity and fair labor practices, particularly in protecting children in the workforce.
Through in-depth articles, interviews, and analysis, it provides insights into how businesses can thrive economically while being stewards of social and environmental responsibility. This category is a resource for readers interested in how economic activity can be for the benefit of all, rather than just enriching small groups on the backs of nature and people. It is offering examples of how investment and entrepreneurial spirit is driving significant, positive changes in our world.
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