Asit K. Biswas, National University of Singapore and Kris Hartley, Cornell University Facing declining markets in Western countries, multinational food companies are targeting Africa, Asia, and Latin America as new consumers of packaged foods, in a move that may worsen the global epidemic of chronic illness related to diabetes. Governments are striking back at obesityContinue reading “Taxes on sugary beverages are not enough on their own to halt march of obesity in Asia”
Monthly Archives: December 2022
Kyrgyzstan: migrant women workers and a ‘lost generation’ of children
Asel Murzakulova, University of Central Asia Dilya-eje, a secondary school teacher in the border village of Samarkandek, Kyrgyzstan, often visits the houses of her neighbourhood to record the children who should attend school the next year. She always indicates the status of their parents in her notebook. More than half of the parents are labelledContinue reading “Kyrgyzstan: migrant women workers and a ‘lost generation’ of children”
Underpaid at home, vulnerable abroad: how seasonal job schemes are draining Pacific nations of vital workers
Apisalome Movono, Massey University; Leilani Faaiuaso, and Regina Scheyvens, Massey University The economic impact of COVID on Pacific Island states, combined with major labour shortages in Australia and New Zealand, has created a perfect storm. A mass exodus means Pacific nations are now losing crucial workers at such volume that their own development prospects areContinue reading “Underpaid at home, vulnerable abroad: how seasonal job schemes are draining Pacific nations of vital workers”
Five options for restoring global biodiversity after the UN agreement
Henrik Svedäng, Stockholm University To slow and reverse the fastest loss of Earth’s living things since the dinosaurs, almost 200 countries have signed an agreement in Montreal, Canada, promising to live in harmony with nature by 2050. The Kunming-Montreal agreement is not legally binding but it will require signatories to report their progress towards meetingContinue reading “Five options for restoring global biodiversity after the UN agreement”
Avoiding climate breakdown depends on protecting Earth’s biodiversity – can the COP15 summit deliver?
Nathan Cooper, University of Waikato Thousands of delegates have gathered in Montreal, Canada, for a once-in-a-decade chance to address the accelerating pace of species loss and the dangers of ecosystem breakdown. COP15 brings together parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) with a goal of negotiating this decade’s biodiversity targets and a newContinue reading “Avoiding climate breakdown depends on protecting Earth’s biodiversity – can the COP15 summit deliver?”
COP27 key outcomes: progress on compensation for developing countries, but more needed on climate justice and equity
Imraan Valodia, University of the Witwatersrand and Julia Taylor, University of the Witwatersrand There were high expectations for COP27, the 27th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. COP conferences broadly provide a platform for the negotiation of international climate change agreements. This was to be the first COP heldContinue reading “COP27 key outcomes: progress on compensation for developing countries, but more needed on climate justice and equity”
COP27: one big breakthrough but ultimately an inadequate response to the climate crisis
Matt McDonald, The University of Queensland For 30 years, developing nations have fought to establish an international fund to pay for the “loss and damage” they suffer as a result of climate change. As the COP27 climate summit in Egypt wrapped up over the weekend, they finally succeeded. While it’s a historic moment, the agreementContinue reading “COP27: one big breakthrough but ultimately an inadequate response to the climate crisis”
Dogs can get dementia – but lots of walks may lower the risk
Susan Hazel, University of Adelaide and Tracey Taylor, University of Adelaide Dogs get dementia too. But it’s often difficult to spot. Research published today shows how common it is, especially in dogs over ten years old. Here are some behavioural changes to watch out for in your senior dog and when to consult your veterinarian.Continue reading “Dogs can get dementia – but lots of walks may lower the risk”
【微纪录片】时代的尘埃：尘肺病患者的现状与挑战
江西省萍乡市是一个被誉为江南煤都的城市，也是中国最早的重工业起源地之一。这里曾经有不计其数的煤窑，更是有着千万个以此为生的煤矿工人。但在工业快速发展的同时，这些煤矿工人们面临着一个不可逆转的隐患——尘肺病。他们的生活、家庭，正因为尘肺病发生着翻天覆地的变化。 2022年7月，五名来自各地的高中生一起来到了萍乡。他们开展了大量调研与采访，并通过镜头记录下了这里尘肺病患者的生存现状与挑战。最终，他们共同制作了这部微纪录片，讲述尘肺病人的故事。 影片作者：Amy 黄美珊、Barbie 陈懿君、Diego 田梓铭、Emily 刘彦忻、Sylvia 朱佳莹（排名不分先后）
‘What am I supposed to do about all this really bad stuff?’ Young people identify 7 ‘superpowers’ to fight climate change
Phoebe Quinn, The University of Melbourne and Katitza Marinkovic Chavez, The University of Melbourne Many young people feel anxious, powerless, sad and angry about climate change. Although there are some great resources on children’s eco-anxiety and climate distress, the vast majority are designed for and by adults. So, what resources do children and young peopleContinue reading “‘What am I supposed to do about all this really bad stuff?’ Young people identify 7 ‘superpowers’ to fight climate change”
Youth For SDG 