poverty

02 MAY 2019 11 MIN READ 16 PEOPLE LIKED THIS

Migration is often demonised by the media and politicians but the benefits can outweigh the drawbacks with good governance. Globally, migration is at an all-time high; we discuss how migration can generate surprising gains in support of sustainable development.

07 FEB 2019 11 MIN READ 10 PEOPLE LIKED THIS

Development investments often deliver “white elephants” – poorly integrated infrastructure that is left unused. Listening to the ideas of the people who fish, process, and trade fish provides a strong foundation for an alternative model of enhancing fish-based livelihoods.

07 FEB 2019 3 MIN READ

Experiments with solar-powered freezers could lead to future gains for fishers and poor communities. Women’s groups lead the way.

07 FEB 2019 3 MIN READ

An inappropriate blueprint can fail to deliver services, even if a development intervention seems to build on what people are already doing. Fisheries centres in Timor-Leste and Solomon Islands have shown how "blueprint" solutions don’t always work in practice.

07 FEB 2019 3 MIN READ

Local initiatives need local champions. Supporting Beacou’s women’s group is enhancing their fish-based livelihoods, “sardina azeita botir”.

07 FEB 2019 3 MIN READ

Where women and men both process the local fish catch, gender perceptions can skew their success. Communities working with WorldFish found better ways for all, with some added benefits for women.

15 NOV 2018 11 MIN READ

In the aftermath of hurricanes, the isolated rural communities in Puerto Rico were left to weather the damage and rebuilding alone. By returning to old ways and adopting new methods, they built stronger networks and sought deeper knowledge, inside and outside the US island territory.

07 NOV 2018 15 MIN READ 16 PEOPLE LIKED THIS

Originally built in the early 1950s to create a water supply reservoir, the Nairobi Dam has deteriorated significantly and now poses a threat to human and ecosystem health. Residents of Kibera, the informal settlement that borders the reservoir, have been transforming its tributaries into a lively network of community amenities and programmes since 2006.

09 AUG 2018 8 MIN READ 8 PEOPLE LIKED THIS

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.

18 JAN 2018 11 MIN READ

New research shows which coastal countries are most vulnerable to climate change impacts on marine fisheries. Prioritising the most vulnerable places for targeted assistance could yield positive impacts.