Why investing in forests is money—and time-- well spent

It is widely acknowledged that reducing emissions from deforestation could bring about one-third of the greenhouse gas emission reductions we need by 2030 to stay on a 2-degrees trajectory. But…

Tone Skogen |
Agriculture and Food, Climate Change, Environment, Poverty, Social Sustainability and Inclusion

The future of wildlife is in our hands

On March 3rd we will celebrate World Wildlife Day. Adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2013, this day raises awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora. This year’s theme, "The future of…

Claudia Sobrevila |
Climate Change, Environment, Digital Development, Governance

Fragile to fragile: How the g7+ is bringing optimism to the Central African Republic

School children in the Central African Republic Credit: © Pierre Holtz | UNICEF At a meeting of the g7+ group of fragile states recently held in Nairobi, Bienvenu Hervé Kovoungbo looked back on…

Anne-Lise Klausen |
Fragility Conflict and Violence