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Summer in the Field: Fighting for an AIDS-free Generation in Uganda
By Emily Lamunu Significant progress has been made in eradicating childhood AIDS in Uganda; however, there is still much more Read more

Seminar Summary – The Ultra Poor Graduation Approach and Child Human Capital
By Richa Jindal Extreme poverty entraps over 719 million people worldwide who live on less than the cost of a Read more

Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment: “Should the Interests of Foreign Investors Trump the Human Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment?”
Editor’s Note: Below is an excerpt of input submitted by Kyla Tienhaara, Rachel Thrasher and Kevin P. Gallagher to the Read more

The IMF Should be an Analytical Partner on the UN Global Stocktake – Here’s Why
By Rishikesh Ram Bhandary This is a critical policy moment just weeks ahead of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Read more

The Deforestation and Biodiversity Risks of Power Plant Projects in Southeast Asia: A Big Data Spatial Analytical Framework
Southeast Asia is one of the regions with the world’s highest species richness and endemism. Its tropical ecosystems are characterized Read more

Summer in the Field: The Impact and Importance of Global Immersive Education for Marine Preservation and Conservation in Central Java, Indonesia
By Sasha Gilmore In the face of ever-worsening global climate change, the need to protect the ecosystem’s biodiversity is becoming Read more

Summer in the Field: Can Local Convenience Stores Help Increase Financial Inclusivity in Mexico?
By Laura Aquino Imagine you need to withdraw money or make a bank deposit. You would probably use Google Maps, Read more

Capitalizing on China’s Demand for LAC’s Transition Materials: A New Research Agenda Takes Shape
By Zara C. Albright Global annual new energy generation capacity will need to be 90 percent renewable between 2022-2030 to Read more

How to Stop a Boom from Busting: A Policy-Oriented Research Agenda for Capitalizing on China’s Demand for Transition Materials in Latin America
Avoiding catastrophic climate change requires the dramatic acceleration of renewable energy deployment. This expansion is already occurring, with China playing Read more

Experts React: The Belt and Road Ahead
Last week, China commemorated the tenth anniversary of its flagship global infrastructure project, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), by Read more