The energy transition has proved to be a boon for some and a curse for others, as our author demonstrates taking the example of Zambia. Here, mining operations are taking a heavy toll on the environment, while working in…
Advocacy is an integral part of Helvetas’ projects and programmes. As an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) operating in 35 countries, its advocacy work combines both insider and outsider approaches,…
Kashmir’s picturesque landscape faces widespread environmental destruction through unchecked tourism. Problems are largely put down to insufficient implementation of existing laws and regulations, although it appears…
The hilly north-west of Vietnam is chiefly home to members of ethnic minorities, many of whom live in extreme poverty. Their income from farming barely suffices to survive. A women’s organisation is working hard to…
Despite decades of efforts to improve conditions in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), the sector still faces significant legal, safety and efficiency challenges. A new framework is intended to drive progress.
If Ethiopia is to attain the status of a Medium Income Country by 2025, it will need considerable improvements in basic services. But only knowledge of the rights and responsibilities of citizens as community councillors…
Kampot pepper is regarded as the “champagne” among pepper varieties and is held in high esteem by the world’s gourmets and chefs. It is grown in accordance with stringent quality requirements in the Cambodian province of…
Uneven development is leaving the poorest behind, exacerbating inequality, and stoking political polarisation. We are facing a dangerous gridlock that we must tackle collectively, says a new report.
The world urgently needs to shift to zero waste, says a new report. Waste management improvements are needed to limit pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and negative impacts on human health.
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