Africa

This paper explores the well-being of students in an Indigenous University program at a historically disadvantaged South African university, framing its analysis within decolonial debates in Higher Education.

This study shows that climate change has significantly decreased crop yields and heightened food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa, and although adaptation strategies provide some relief, major challenges persist, highlighting the need for targeted resilience policies.
African young women, a key population in HIV that represent a growing share of people living with HIV worldwide, but adherence to HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) reamains low in this population. Differenciated PrEP-adherence support strategies to avoid HIV acquisition are a fundamental to curve new HIV acquisitions in women.
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Arévalo, Benavides & Ochoa-Correa, Towards Future Smart Power Systems with High Penetration of Renewables: Emerging Technologies, New Tools, and Case Studies, 2025, Pages 213-237

This chapter aligns with SDGs 7, 11, and 10, by offering a case study on renewable energy and rural electrification in Ecuador, in the context of socioeconomic challenges and climate change, whilst also drawing on other examples from developing countries elsewhere.

The article highlights the potential of AI to support SDGs related to responsible consumption and production (Goal 12), and climate action (Goal 13).

This study examines the impact of tuition-free and compulsory lower secondary education policies in seven sub-Saharan African countries, using a differences-in-differences approach.

The conflict in Sudan since April 2023 has displaced many academics and students, disrupting education and causing financial hardship. The study highlights how war-related inflation and destruction have worsened food insecurity and healthcare destruction, emphasising the urgent need for international aid to support recovery and rebuild the academic sector.
The article examines the hidden economic costs of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) on women in Nairobi, Kenya. It utilizes the ecological model and feminist theory to understand the multidimensional impacts of SGBV at individual, relational, community, and societal levels
Female scientist in lab wearing blue surgical gloves

The Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge is a collaboration between the Elsevier Foundation, a non-profit focused on inclusive research and health funded by Elsevier and Elsevier's Chemistry journals.  The Challenge represents a commitment from Elsevier to uncover practical, scalable solutions to specific issues caused by climate change in global South communities thereby advancing both Climate Action (SDG13) and Gender Equity (SDG5).

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Air Pollution, Air Quality, and Climate Change, 2025, Pages 175-197

By addressing the health, energy, urban, climate, and environmental aspects of air pollution and climate change, the article supports the achievement of SDG 13: Climate Action and SDG 15: Life on Land.

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