In the Pacific, COVID-19 is Changing the Way We Think About Waste Management
The pandemic is producing more household waste and increased amounts of dangerous medical waste. We need to manage these changes for our immediate safety and for the long-term welfare of our communities.
Five Myths About Population, Aging and Environmental Sustainability
For sustainable development, universal wellbeing should be the goal, rather than endless growth. Minimizing further growth in human populations is only part of the solution, but an essential part.
Microfinance Can Be a Powerful Force in Disaster Recovery
The cost of disasters far outweighs the resources available for recovery. Microfinance could be one way to fill the funding gap.
In Wenchuan, They Really Did Build Back Better
‘Build back better’ is often easier said than done after a disaster, but one example from the People’s Republic of China shows that it can be done well.
More Than Selling Seashells: The Unsung Role of Women in Fisheries
Seventy percent of the aquaculture workforce worldwide is female, with women playing key roles in fishing, processing, and marketing. Yet they do not reap the full benefits of their efforts.
Investing in Marine Protected Areas is Investing in Our Own Survival
Marine protected areas are a powerful way to allow ocean life to rebound while at the same time supporting tourism, local communities and sustainable fishing
Rigs to Reefs: How Offshore Oil Platforms Could Prevent the Next Great Ocean Extinction
A pioneering initiative to transform defunct offshore oil platforms into artificial reefs could help unlock the power of the ocean to heal itself from the damage done by humans.
Crystal Clear: Asia’s Cities are Finding Innovative Ways to Clean Their Skies
In cities across Asia, air pollution levels are reaching alarming levels. There are workable solutions to cleaning up the air of the region’s urban areas but it will require resolve and innovation.
Deep Clean: How ‘Blue Finance’ Can Save Our Oceans
Cleaning the world’s oceans and keeping them clean is a gargantuan task that will involve far-reaching projects backed by innovative forms of financing
Let’s Scale Up Remote Sensing Technology to Better Evaluate Projects
Remote sensing technology can be a cost-effective tool to help international development practitioners monitor project outcomes