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Ned Pennant-Rea With the breaking wave of climate consciousness, more than a thousand “arrestables” have put their bodies directly on the line. But with its punk pink boats, garden bridges, skate ramps, museum die-ins and funeral processions, Extinction Rebellion’s success in disturbing

Biodiversity , Environment , Forests , Governance , Human Rights , Sustainable Development / 10/09/2019

Brazilian experts warn of uncontacted tribes “genocide” after sacking of government coordinator

Top Brazilian experts have released a damning statement warning “genocide is underway” against uncontacted tribes. The warning follows the sacking of Bruno Pereira, the head of the government department charged with the protection of uncontacted tribes’ lands. The experts are “extremely wo

Climate , Governance , Human Rights , Labour , Opinions , Resources , Sustainable Development / 10/05/2019

Work less to save the planet? How to make sure a four-day week actually cuts emissions

Anupam Nanda, University of Reading Several reports and commentators have identified various ways a four-day week could reduce our carbon footprint. 10% reduction in work hours may lead to declines in ecological footprint, carbon footprint, and CO₂ emissions The idea of a four-day working week is

Climate , Environment , Forests , Human Rights , Sustainable Development / 09/26/2019

Davi Yanomami, the “Dalai Lama of the Rainforest,” wins “Alternative Nobel Prize”

Renowned Yanomami shaman Davi Kopenawa, along with Greta Thunberg, Aminatou Haidar and Guo Jianmei won this year’s Right Livelihood Award, known as the “Alternative Nobel Prize.” Davi led his people’s 20-year campaign to protect their Amazonian territory. Combined with the Yanomami territor

Biodiversity , Business , Corruption , Environment , Forests , Human Rights , Sustainable Development / 08/23/2019

You have stolen our forest.” Baka “Pygmies”’ heartfelt plea to European Commission

Hundreds of Baka “Pygmies” from the Congo rainforest have written to the European Commission, pleading with officials to visit them and ask their “advice and guidance” before providing more funds for the hugely controversial Messok Dja park on their land. The European Commission is one

Aid , Biodiversity , Corruption , Forests , Human Rights , Sustainable Development / 07/26/2019

Germany freezes funding to WWF earmarked for Congo after reports of human abuse

The German government has frozen funding to WWF following a series of investigations by Buzzfeed revealing that the charity funds, equips, and works directly with forces that have tortured, raped and killed people. WWF has repeatedly suppressed accusations of violence and abuse.

Education , Health , Human Rights , Solutions , Sustainable Development / 07/11/2019

How Black Pharmacists Are Closing The Cultural Gap In Health Care in US

Cara Anthony Black Americans continue to face persistent health care disparities. Some black pharmacists are finding ways to connect with customers in and outside of their stores. Inspirational music, counselings, accessibility and transparency have turned some minority-owned pharmacies into hubs fo

Data & Reports , Health , Human Rights , Sanitation , SDGs , Sustainable Development , Water / 06/18/2019

Sanitation shock: Half of global population lack access to safe sanitation

Billions of people around the world are continuing to suffer from poor access to water, sanitation and hygiene, according to a new report by UNICEF and the World Health Organization. Some 2.2 billion people around the world do not have safely managed* drinking water services, 4.2 billion people do n

Biodiversity , Environment , Forests , Human Rights , Sustainable Development / 06/01/2019

WWF hit by another exposé of ranger abuses

A new investigation has uncovered further revelations of WWF-linked abuses of local people in the name of conservation. It’s the third major exposé this year since Survival International drew attention to the organization’s funding of an illegal conservation project. In Forest of Fear, part o

Gender , Health , Human Rights , Labour , Sustainable Development / 05/21/2019

Supporting working mothers can save her child’s life

Farasha Bashir New research by icddr,b in Bangladesh urges government to support measures to ensure balance between childcare and work for mothers In almost all societies across the world, women play a vital role in the family structure responsible for the health and wellbeing of all family members.

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