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Tackling inflation while supporting growth and protecting the vulnerable warrants careful and vigilant monetary policy tightening. Sub-Saharan Africa faces one of the most challenging economic environments in years, marked by a slow recovery from the pandemic, rising food and energy prices, and high levels of public debt. One of the most urgent issues confronting the region is the need to tackle…

Many wealthy nations have developed a throwaway culture where everything from fast-fashion clothing to household white goods are disposed of. UN-Habitat says 99% of the items we purchase are thrown away within six months. It all adds up to 2 billion tonnes of waste produced globally each year, according to the World Bank. The chart above shows how a 'circular economy'…

TEN FACTS ABOUT LAND SYSTEMS Land systems are key to overcoming existential challenges facing humanity and achieving sustainable development. Land System Scientists from around the globe synthesized their knowledge into 10 Facts on Land Systems that together light the way toward a sustainable future. The ten facts outlined in the study speak to the relationship people have…

We recently spoke to 11-year-old Romario Valentine, a young eco-warrior and author of Protect our Planet – Take action with Romario. Renowned globally for his beach clean-ups, tree planting, avian art, and other conservation projects, the young environmental enthusiast believes it is his mission to inspire and empower the youth to become earth guardians. Read on to find out how he became…

BERLIN, Oct 25 2022 (IPS) - In temperate zones lie most of the world’s richest countries, which have also been up till now the world’s major breadbaskets, in meeting international grain, oilseed and livestock product needs. However, climate change is threatening to change the course of history, allowing some native pests to breed more frequently and longer, while invasive insects and…

Drought is one of the leading causes of loss of life, large-scale crop failure. By 2050 , 3/4 of the world’s population and 1/2 of global grain production will be exposed to severe water scarcity. Today, just three crops –rice, wheat and corn – provide nearly half of the world’s calories. Bovine meat requires over 15,000 litres of water for 1kg of food. Scientists believe…