Addressing Ethiopia's grand challenge of achieving food security while ensuring land-use sustainability

Elsevier,

Land Use Policy, Volume 157, October 2025
As one of the most food-insecure countries of the Global South, Ethiopia has experienced significant land-use changes driven by economic development and population growth. This study examined the dynamic land use transitions in Ethiopia during the period 2000–2020 including the socio-economic factors driving land-use transitions and grain demand. Although the sustained growth in international trade coupled with increased productivity has benefited the country's food supply, the food security situation in low-income countries, including Ethiopia, will remain critical in the context of population growth.
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Food security and nutrition, Africa

World Teachers’ Day 2026: Collaboration Transforms Education

RELX
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World Habitat Day 2026: Urban Crisis Action & Shelter Access

RELX

Observed on Monday, October 6, 2026, World Habitat Day focuses global attention on the state of towns and cities and

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Oct 2026
6

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World Mental Health Day 2026: Support in Humanitarian Crises

RELX

Observed on Friday, October 10, 2026, World Mental Health Day raises global awareness of mental health and mobilizes

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Oct 2026
10

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Corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance Strategies and The Road to Sustainable Development

RELX
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Mandi McReynolds, Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of External Affairs and Customer Advocacy at Workiva. They discuss corporate responsibility, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, and the alignment of these strategies with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Artificial Intelligence; ESG, Global

International Day of Non-Violence 2026

RELX

2026’s International Day of Non-Violence: Advancing Peace and Dialogue

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Oct 2026
2

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Building Technologies for a Resilient and Sustainable Future

RELX
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Simona Bianchi, Assistant Professor at the ReStruct Group in the Faculty of Architecture at TU Delft. They talk about advancing climate-resilient building technologies, sustainable urban development, and the critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration in aligning research with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Sustainable Development; Climate Resilience; Technology, Global

International Translation Day 2026

RELX

Observed on Tuesday, September 30, 2026, International Translation Day pays tribute to language professionals whose work enables cooperation across borders.

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Sep 2026
30

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Education; community outreach; Community Engagement, Global

Decarbonizing the Petroleum Industry: Current Status, Ongoing Activities, and Future Prospects - Chapter 9: Case Studies in Decarbonization of the Petroleum Industry

Elsevier,

Nawal Noshad, Suhaib Umer Ilyas, Shwetank Krishna, Serene Sow Mun Lock, Syahrir Ridha, Chapter 9 - Case studies in decarbonization of the petroleum industry, Editor(s): Sunil Kumar, Achinta Bera, Decarbonizing the Petroleum Industry, Elsevier, 2026, Pages 325-348

This chapter supports UN SDG 17 by highlighting collaborative decarbonization efforts among global petroleum companies, emphasizing the role of partnerships in achieving sustainability.

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Energy; Industry, Global

Redefining Tax Transparency for Sustainable Impact

RELX
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Mai Trinh, Head of Tax Risk, Reporting and Reputation, RELX. They talk about promoting responsible tax practices, sustainable economic development, and wellbeing, while emphasizing collaboration and transparency in alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Tax; Rule of Law; Reducing inequalities, Africa

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