Why Global Citizens Should Care Education is one of the key ways to empower children living in poverty to make a living and break the cycle as adults. Impoverished students...Read More
The world has produced more than 8 billion metric tons of the non-degradable material since it was invented in the 1960s. The overwhelming majority of this plastic is not recycled;...Read More
Why Global Citizens Should Care The oceans are support communities around the world by providing food, economic opportunities, and trade routes. Without urgent climate action, however, marine life will continue...Read More
Why Global Citizens Should Care Plastic waste, if not recycled or properly managed, often becomes a harmful environmental pollutant that impacts life on land and in the oceans. Reducing plastic...Read More
The report argues that circular economy solutions for plastics should focus on eliminating single-use plastics and managing long-lived plastics, including those used in vehicles and construction. Only around 10% of...Read More
Organic foods are increasingly popular — and pricey. Organic fruits and vegetables are grown without synthetic pesticides, and because of that, they are often perceived to be more healthful than...Read More
In the shadows of the high-rise offices in Johannesburg’s wealthy Sandton district, Thembekile Mokoena concealed her recycling bag bulging with paper, plastic, and tins under a tree. Such strategies are...Read More
SDSN Switzerland hosted a Conference entitled “The Sustainability Transformation: A Joint Task for Our Society” with the aim of triggering local debate around sustainable development in Switzerland and inspiring calls to action to...Read More
Why Global Citizens Should Care These stunning photos of daily life, religious observance, and strife highlight the urgent need to establish and protect equal rights for all people. From Syria...Read More
The first comprehensive network of sites where crop wild relatives are found has been developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham. The network will help breeders develop more resilient...Read More