Reflections on Ecological Civilization in China
Reflections on Ecological Civilization in China Author: Sifan Jiang Translated into Spanish by Silvana Gordillo González Ecological Civilization with Chinese Characteristics The philosophy of Ecological Civilization has deep cultural roots in China. There were already ideas of protecting viviparous and oviparous animals for sustainable use, as well as the law of closing mountains and reforestation, […]
Paz y democracia Local en Costa Rica. Políticas Públicas y su rol fundamental en nuestro futuro
Una reflexión sobre el rol de los gobiernos locales en la creación de planes medioambientales que promuevan la coexistencia pacífica de sus ciudadanos
Patacones de poesía
Short poems from the authors’s everyday life in Costa Rica
The Rhino Wars and Alternatives in South Africa
A conflict-analysis perspective of the dehorning process as a protection mechanism of rihnos in South Africa
Ideas from Peace from Dr. Lesya Sabada
Professor Lesya Sabada explains how religious beliefs relate to the protection of the environment, peacebuilding, and sustainable development
Environment and Development in Northern Portugal: The Conflicting Equation
The Lithium issue in Portugal is becoming all the more crucial since a pandemic suspended all activities around the world earlier this year. While one could hope for the Portuguese government to adjust their capability approach considering preservation of their heritage, it is likely that the environmental variable will be forgotten in order to urgently maintain the economy of the entire country.
Ideas for Peace from Dr. Melania Guerra
An interview with Melania Guerra to discuss the future of environmental diplomacy, education, and sustainable development
What makes business leaders to behave socially responsible?
This research aims at challenging these criticisms by targeting the local business leaders as units of analysis to understand their motivations and what factors influence different behaviours with respect to CSR, assuming that local leaders are relevant forces of change who can lead towards the attainment of sustainable growth.
The Paris Agreement: The long road ahead for gender-inclusive climate treaties
Addressing climate change is a matter of global concern, catalyzing the proposal and adoption of major climate treaties. The latest major climate treaty – the Paris Agreement – marks a milestone in global efforts to tackle climate change, providing the means to both developed and developing States to fulfill their commitment. An assessment of the Paris Agreement from a gender perspective may show that while an improvement compared to the Kyoto Protocol, the Paris Agreement is predominantly gender blind. This potentially impacts the inclusiveness of the relevant climate actions and widening gender inequalities. Much should be considered to achieve a more inclusive and comprehensive Paris Agreement.
Human Rights in Afghanistan
Joe Schumacher quizzes Elizabeth Griffin of Essex University on her Amnesty International sponsored inquiry into Human Rights and the Justice system in Afghanistan. She argues for a bigger role for the UN and greater emphasis on security first.