The global challenge of water security is intensifying, driven by rapid population growth, industrialisation and climate change, making sustainable water reclamation and reuse an essential strategy

Microplastic contamination in fish presents a growing environmental and public health concern, with implications that extend from aquatic ecosystems to consumer safety.

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.

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

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

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).

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

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.