Format: Opinion

Money, Power and People

Sudan’s war on women and girls – the world cannot look away

As I walked among Sudan's displaced people, I was struck by how invisible this crisis has become. But we must pay attention

Reena Ghelani

Published November 04, 2025

Climate Risks

At COP30, we must act to stop fossil fuels destroying our health

The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat; it is a public health emergency

Shweta Narayan

Published November 03, 2025

Socioeconomic Inclusion

Care workers shouldn’t come home with bruises. How can we stop it?

Violence and harassment are symptoms of a system where understaffing, poverty wages and impossible workloads leave workers exposed

Christy Hoffman

Published October 31, 2025

Nature

At IUCN, a step forward to recognize fossil fuels’ threat to nature

For the first time, a major international body has formally recognised fossil fuel extraction and production as a threat to nature

Ralph Regenvanu

Published October 24, 2025

Nature

Businesses can’t build resilience without nature strategies

Businesses must develop nature strategies and implement them swiftly to mitigate risks and build resilience in a changing world

Eva Zabey

Published October 23, 2025

Climate Risks

Business unusual: UN must push for private sector accountability

The United Nations must clearly define the responsibility of the world's most powerful businesses to help tackle global challenges

Pauliina Murphy

Published October 21, 2025

Nature

Synthetic biology gets IUCN nod as possible nature defender

First global policy on synthetic biology paves way for states to decide whether to use this tool to preserve biodiversity, nature

Elizabeth Bennett

Published October 20, 2025

Money, Power and People

Britain’s visa system is enabling modern-day slavery. Why are ministers making things worse?

Flawed UK sponsorship scheme that ties migrant workers to their employer puts them at risk of exploitation by rogue bosses

Dora-Olivia Vicol, Evie Breese

Published October 17, 2025

Nature

WWF chief: Finance has long failed forests – now it may save them

Brazil’s Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) launching at COP30 could be a game-changer

Kirsten Schuijt

Published October 16, 2025

Climate Risks

Grey to green: Why nature must move from margin to the mainstream

Ahead of COP30, the message is clear - we must value ecosystems properly and design infrastructure so that it works with nature

Erik Berglöf

Published October 14, 2025