COVID-19 (coronavirus)
The COVID-19 pandemic is the biggest challenge of our time. Unfortunately, most countries are ill-equipped to respond to a pandemic of this scale. Part of this can be attributed to shortages and…
Disasters triggered by natural hazards can strike at a moment’s notice, with devastating consequences on people, infrastructure, assets, and entire economies. And the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-…
Montenegro: How a higher education and innovation project is helping COVID-19 (coronavirus) response
Montenegro is facing massive challenges in responding effectively and rapidly to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, including in gaining access to the necessary diagnostic equipment and expertise.…
The key hygiene issues arise at the consumption stage and downstream, during collection and sorting of plastic waste before recycling.
The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the importance of effective public institutions to protect lives and livelihoods. How will measures like public sector downsizing and wage cuts impact…