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16 February 2015

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The Post-2015 Agenda: A Road Map for a Developing World

We are entering a new phase of development, in which sustainable development is not just something for developing countries to attempt, but something that is critical for all economies to work toward. This transition from “the” developing world to “a” developing world must begin now. 2015 provides a window of opportunity in which international attention has coalesced around the issues of sustainable development.

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13 February 2015

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What stories does the soil tell about poverty and inequality in Mindanao?

On the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, land degradation is a major problem affecting small-scale subsistence farmers and large-scale producers alike.

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12 February 2015

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Reforming 3 Systems Can Create a New Climate Economy in India

The next 15 years will be transformative for India, which is poised to overtake China as the most populous country in the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new government has set its sights high, planning to achieve 8-9% GDP growth, provide access to energy for the 300 million Indians who lack it and improve urban development.

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11 February 2015

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Ending Hunger in Africa

While Africa’s economies are among the world’s fastest growing economies, hundreds of millions of Africans are living on or below the poverty line of US$ 1.25 a day, a principal factor in causing widespread hunger. One of the key issues discussed at the 24th African Union Summit, which ended on 31 January, was food security within the broader framework of development towards Agenda 2063—an agenda that touches on many aspects of where Africa should be 50 years from now.

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10 February 2015

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Climate negotiations on the road to Paris: the Geneva stop

2015 is a critical year for global climate negotiations. The agreement to be adopted at the climate summit in Paris in December will test the willingness of countries to act collectively to ensure an ambitious and effective global agreement that secures a sustainable future for all. As negotiators gather in Geneva, the pressure is on to deliver a final negotiating text for the 2015 agreement.

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09 February 2015

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The criterion problem: Measuring the legal identity target in the post-2015 agenda

The proposed sustainable development goals target 16.9 puts the spotlight on the role of identification in development: “By 2030 provide legal identity for all, including birth registration.” The recognition of legal identity—together with its associated rights—is becoming a priority for governments around the world. But how should progress towards this goal be measured?

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