WASH Trilogy
Limited access to clean water and sanitation disproportionately affects women and girls, reinforcing deep-rooted gender inequalities. Every day, millions of women spend hours collecting water, missing out on education and economic opportunities. Inadequate WASH facilities increase health risks, exposure to violence, and social stigma, particularly for adolescent girls. Investing in gender-inclusive WASH solutions can empower […]
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WASH Trilogy
Access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene is a fundamental human right, yet millions worldwide still lack it. Poor WASH services not only fuel the spread of diseases but also hinder education, economic growth, and gender equality. In schools, inadequate sanitation can reduce attendance, especially for girls, while in refugee camps, unsafe water creates daily […]
Sustainable Cities Trilogy
The rise of innovation in government provides one of the key opportunities to build more sustainable cities. ‘Smart’ cities, characterized by using technologies such as sensors and advanced data analytics, are powering new forms of urban governance and decision-making. Global spending on smart city initiatives is forecasted to exceed USD 440 billion in 2025, with a […]
Sustainable Cities Trilogy
Over half the world’s population currently reside in cities, a figure projected to grow to nearly 70% by 2050. Despite occupying only 3% of the planet’s land, cities account for over 70% of carbon emissions and resource consumption, putting them at the forefront of climate mitigation and sustainability needs. This concentration of people, consumption, and […]
Sustainable Cities Trilogy
Over 3.3 billion people live in regions that are highly vulnerable to climate change, and global average annual losses arising from disasters could reach 415 billion USD by 2030. In fact, 83% of the world’s cities are reporting significant climate hazards as of 2024, such as flooding, extreme heat, drought, heavy rain, and wildfires. By […]
Migration Trilogy
This article discusses the foundational role of data in policy-making, the importance of investment for sustainable migration solutions, and the critical role of health systems in integrating migrants. As of 2023, over USD 650 billion in remittances were sent back to home countries, nonetheless, channelling the benefits of refugees and migrants requires good data, especially […]
Migration Trilogy
After establishing that refugees are a natural global phenomenon, we now turn to their integration, the economic challenges and opportunities they create for host countries, and the growing role of climate change in shaping migration patterns. Aside from politicizations, experts agree that hosting migrants can be a win-win situation, however, this requires cooperation, data-driven policies […]
Migration Trilogy
In 2014, there were less than 60 million forcibly displaced people in the world. As of October 2024, estimates indicate that over 120 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes for a variety of reasons, including conflict, persecution, climate disasters, and poverty. While political discourse in Western democracies often focuses on the growing […]
Employment Trilogy
By 2030, the green transition could create 24 million new jobs worldwide, many of which will be in developing countries. Currently only 5% of employees in developing regions receive training in green skills compared to over 28% in developed regions. Meanwhile only 13% of youth in low-income countries globally have the necessary digital skills for […]