Culture & Society
Culture & Society
Lead poisoning: WHO calls for urgent action to protect children worldwide
The WHO is urging governments to strengthen measures against lead poisoning, which affects hundreds of millions of children worldwide. New guidelines and a global action plan aim…
Erminia Voccia•19 October 2026
Climate Change
Bangkok rainfall and drainage systems: why…
At least 40 people have died after a week of heavy rainfall…
Erminia Voccia•7 October 2026
Climate Change
Nepal flood loss and damage funding…
Nepal has requested USD 20 million from the UN Loss and Damage…
Erminia Voccia•30 September 2026
Pollution
Clean cooking push accelerates ahead of Kenya summit
As access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking moves higher on the global agenda, Africa…
Erminia Voccia•20 December 2025
Education
Climatology and climate communication: how wording shapes public trust
Research shows that certain verbal expressions used in climatology can influence public perception of risk, trust…
Erminia Voccia•26 November 2025
Education
From cooperation to collaboration: redefining Africa-Europe relations
From “development aid” to shared growth partnerships, a Rome roundtable argues that education, skills and cultural…
Isabella Ceccarini•15 September 2025
Education
Eco-anxiety: what it is and why it keeps climate attention alive
Eco-anxiety describes the distress linked to climate change. Research shows who is more affected and how…
Erminia Voccia•26 August 2025
Infrastructures
Africa’s smartest cities driving the next wave of urban growth
Smart Cities in Africa are emerging as a concrete response to rapid urbanisation. From East to…
Editorial Team•14 July 2025
Waste
Second-hand clothing trade leaves mounting waste crisis
Europe exports nearly half of its used clothing to Africa, but a large share is unsellable…
Paolo Travisi•10 July 2025
Photovoltaics
Solar-powered irrigation shields farmers from grid instability
Solar-powered irrigation is emerging as a crucial tool for agriculture in Africa, helping small farmers cope…
Editorial Team•19 December 2024
Economy & Finance
Climate crisis drains up to 9% of national budgets
The climate change cost is weighing heavily on African economies, with extreme weather events absorbing a…
Editorial Team•19 September 2024
Biodiversity
Mining boom for critical minerals puts 180,000 great apes at risk
Critical minerals extraction linked to clean energy technologies could put more than a third of Africa’s…
Editorial Team•20 August 2024
Climate Change
Climate monitoring reshapes agricultural planning
Accurate and timely weather information is becoming a critical factor for agriculture in Africa, helping farmers…
Editorial Team•20 February 2024
Climate Change
Heat-related deaths in MENA could surge sixtyfold by 2100
Extreme heat deaths in the Middle East and North Africa could increase dramatically by the end…
Editorial Team•20 February 2024
Culture & Society
Italian organic farming backs cooperative project in Togo
Italian organic farming backs a cooperation initiative in Togo, building local skills, access to markets, and…
Editorial Team•20 February 2024
Education
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