Introduction What is climate justice and why do we need it? Every being on Earth is affected by climate breakdown. However, the level of impact is disproportionate. Climate justice emerged from the idea that those primarily responsible for climate change are the wealthy and powerful people; yet it impacts the poorest and most vulnerable. In […]
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Introduction Climate change is a global issue that demands urgent attention and action. This post is an introduction to the Teacher’s Guide that provides valuable information and resources to help educators raise awareness and empower students to become agents of change. Further, we will explore the causes, impacts, and potential solutions, encouraging students to think
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Introduction Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and the Virchow Foundation for Global Health have announced a partnership. This is a significant step towards advancing global health and achieving the United Nations Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. This collaboration aims to raise awareness, increase visibility, and foster greater equity in health coverage worldwide. The signing of a
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Introduction The IUCN Red List of threatened species is an invaluable tool for assessing and monitoring the conservation status of plant and animal species worldwide. With over 150,000 species analyzed, this comprehensive compilation by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) plays a vital role in understanding the threats faced by Earth’s biodiversity. An
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Planetary Boundaries: Understanding the Nine Thresholds for Sustainable Human Development and Survival After the Industrial Revolution, excessive human use of natural resources has deteriorated the earth’s environment. Ever since, human activity has a profound impact on the Earth’s environment. Therefore, it is vital to respect certain thresholds to ensure sustainable development. The 9 Planetary Boundaries In
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Introduction What are the 5 most gender equal countries in the world? Gender inequality is prevalent at school, work, and in other parts of your daily life. In an effort to understand this gender gap, the World Economic Forum publishes the Gender Gap Index Report every year since 2006. The report provides a score that
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Coca-Cola, Chanel, IKEA, Google, Starbucks, VISA. What do these companies have in common? “Partnership with the global circular economy network ‘The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’” The Ellan MacArthur Foundation is recognized as a leading authority in the circular economy and supports companies to implement eco-friendly policies. The foundation was established by world-record yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur. Navigator
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A picture drawn by an American college student in 1991 Nike basketball shoes sell for$130,Labor wages: 60 cents a day for these kids (6 cents an hour) This picture of young boys sewing soccer balls emblazoned with the Nike logo sparked public debate about child labor around the world. Children’s rights and the world’s ethics,
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Here is a woman who is being beaten in public. The woman’s alleged crime is fornication. The reason is that the woman violated Islamic law by getting into the car of a man other than her husband. The back of a woman in her 40s who was flogged was covered in blood. In Islamic society,
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How dare you? A bold girl chastised world leaders in a strong tone at the 2019 United Nations Climate Action Summit. This is Greta Thunberg, who has now become an icon of the global environmental movement. Why the petite girl rebuked the movers and shakers In the summer of 2018, the first record-breaking heat wave
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