08 FEB 2018 11 MIN READ / 1763 WORDS 30 PEOPLE LIKED THIS Commentary/Global gambles in the Age of Humans People’s activities have changed the whole planet so much that they are triggering entirely new types of risks. Cutting-edge research looks at improving the odds for our gambles with the Earth, both now and into the future.
09 AUG 2018 8 MIN READ Commentary/The informal food economy – a source of income and belonging Small businesses in the informal food economy are important sources of income in migrant communities in ‘Somali Town’ in Cape Town, South Africa. Food also offers a sense of belonging for people fleeing conflict, climate change, and ecological degradation.
12 JUL 2018 7 MIN READ Commentary/The guardians of the Earth’s ecosystems Frontline environmental defenders are critical in safeguarding healthy ecosystems. They work tirelessly to protect biodiversity and uphold human rights, and their efforts need to be formally recognised.
26 JAN 2017 5 MIN READ / 1033 WORDS 36 PEOPLE LIKED THIS Opinion/Resilience thinking: science for uncertain futures How can we make progress on the big development challenges we face even as the ground beneath our feet keeps changing? Belinda Reyers of the Stockholm Resilience Centre explores how we might navigate unknowable futures.
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