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Cigarette butts: The hidden threat to our environment
Cigarette butts are the most common form of plastic pollution in the world, with approximately 4.5 trillion individual butts contaminating o

Yuki Kimura
Aug 31, 20243 min read


Eradicating tobacco use: How GAES combats smoking globally
Global Action to End Smoking (GAES) is a prominent organisation dedicated to eradicating the global smoking epidemic through science-based a

Ahmed Toure
Aug 30, 20243 min read


Saving Encephalartos woodii: How AI and drones are revolutionizing plant conservation
Artificial intelligence is being employed in the search for a female partner for a critically endangered male plant species that predates di

Jamal El-Masri
Aug 29, 20243 min read


The enigmatic Banksy: Merging art, activism, and environmental sustainability
Banksy, the pseudonymous street artist, political activist, and film director, remains an elusive figure whose true identity continues to ca

Yuki Kimura
Aug 28, 20242 min read


Comment: Honouring the bravery of aid workers
On last August 19th, World Humanitarian Day served as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by aid workers globally.

Yuki Kimura
Aug 27, 20242 min read


Environmental justice and sustainable development: WALHI´s comprehensive approach
Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia (WALHI), also known as the Indonesian Forum for the Environment, stands as the largest and oldest environm

Yuki Kimura
Aug 26, 20243 min read


The power of ordinary people: Shaping the future together
In a world increasingly defined by its challenges, it is often the actions of ordinary individuals that stand out as beacons of hope.

Yuki Kimura
Aug 25, 20243 min read


Whaling and the sustainable development goals: An ongoing dilemma
Despite the International Whaling Commission's (IWC) 1986 moratorium on commercial whaling, countries such as Iceland, Norway, and Japan con

Priya Sato
Aug 24, 20243 min read


Balancing tourism and environmental sustainability
On the Thai island of Koh Samui, the bustling beachfront is a hive of activity. Vendors set up tables laden with souvenirs and sunglasses, w

Li Tan
Aug 23, 20243 min read


Sustainable water and energy solutions: The IDS mission
In recent years, the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) has been collaborating with partners in Ghana to address pressing sustainability

Amina Bahati
Aug 22, 20243 min read


Promoting human rights in Asia-Pacific: The role of Hurights Osaka
HURIGHTS OSAKA is dedicated to advancing human rights across the Asia-Pacific region

Mei Kimura
Aug 21, 20243 min read


Geopolitics and women’s rights: A critical discourse
In the complex landscape of geopolitics, gendered narratives often emerge as powerful tools that shape both the rationale for military inter

Karla Yunupingu
Aug 20, 20242 min read


From social media to prison: The persecution of anti-hijab activists
Hamraz Sadeghi, a 40-year-old activist from Tehran, has been sentenced to one year in prison for her vocal opposition to Iran's compulsory h

Karla Yunupingu
Aug 19, 20243 min read


Shaping the future of transportation
The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) is a leading force in revolutionizing surface transport and mobility globally. As part of the Transp

Jamal El-Masri
Aug 18, 20242 min read


The origins of the activism movement: A historical and global perspective
The activism movement, a force that has shaped societies across the globe, finds its roots in the early struggles for social justice, politi

Yuki Kimura
Aug 17, 20244 min read


Let's talk food: An ISA Alumni Panel at the Global Society Institute Hamburg
On 16 August the ISA Alumni Network at the Global Society Institute Hamburg, Germany, invites you to an online panel discussion focused on e

Maria Costa
Aug 16, 20241 min read


Experiencing sustainability: A workshop by the Global Society Institute with Sabrina Förster
6th-grade students of the Deutsche Schule Málaga had the opportunity to immerse themselves in a unique workshop on environmental protection

Priya Sato
Aug 15, 20242 min read


Enabling a circular economy with the digital product passport
The European Union's commitment to sustainability has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of the Digital Product Passport

Marc Buckley
Aug 15, 20243 min read


Advanced Sustainable Design program at the University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh offers a forward-thinking programme in Advanced Sustainable Design, equipping students with the knowledge, skill

Li Tan
Aug 14, 20242 min read


FAIR in Education: Promoting fairness, understanding, and humanity
The Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism (FAIR) is at the forefront of educational reform, championing the values of fairness, understand

Mei Kimura
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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