Why calling for a new climate deal isn't such a bad idea: A floating school in a Lagos Lagoon fishing community is threatened by climate change. Reuters/Akintunde Akinleye US President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord was greeted with consternation in the rest of the world. Both the United Nations and former President Barack Obama described the decision … [Read more...] about Why calling for a new climate deal isn’t such a bad idea | The Conversation
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South African protesters echo a global cry: democracy isn’t making people’s lives better | The Conversation
South African protesters echo a global cry: democracy isn't making people's lives better: EPA/Kim LudbrookRecent violent protests in South Africa have refocused attention on the growing number of demonstrations over government failure to provide basic services, such as water and electricity. The country is known as the “protest capital of the … [Read more...] about South African protesters echo a global cry: democracy isn’t making people’s lives better | The Conversation
Integrating radical fighters who return home isn’t easy, but can be done | The Conversation
Integrating radical fighters who return home isn't easy, but can be done: Tunisians demonstrate against the return of jihadists fighting for extremist groups abroad Reuters/Zoubeir SouissiThousands of youths have been recruited by terrorist groups from Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia and America. Between 2011 and 2016 the number of “foreign fighters” rose to more than … [Read more...] about Integrating radical fighters who return home isn’t easy, but can be done | The Conversation
White men’s privilege in emerging economies isn’t measured. It should be | The Conversation
White men's privilege in emerging economies isn't measured. It should be: Economists need to focus on the role white privilege plays in modern, growing economies. ShutterstockOn the same day I interviewed a white Dutch man living in Gurugram, just south of New Delhi, I spoke with a black Congolese migrant. Their contradictory experiences speak eloquently about the impact of … [Read more...] about White men’s privilege in emerging economies isn’t measured. It should be | The Conversation
South Africa isn’t budgeting for its care economy. What can be done about it | The Conversation
South Africa isn't budgeting for its care economy. What can be done about it: An ill Anna Bosigo is fed by volunteer worker Lydia Mbhalo in the Orange Farm township, south of Johannesburg. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoThe South African government pays dedicated care workers less than anyone else in its employ - as little as R500 (US$ 39) a month. These include social workers, … [Read more...] about South Africa isn’t budgeting for its care economy. What can be done about it | The Conversation
