Introduction Plastic pollution is no longer a distant problem—it’s a crisis unfolding in the rivers of India and seafronts of the Philippines. Everyday communities face plastic-clogged drains, marine debris destroying…

Introduction Young people in Africa and Asia face rapidly evolving challenges to their mental health. Growing urbanisation, educational pressures, unemployment, social media influence, conflicts and humanitarian crises contribute to rising…

Introduction In many parts of Africa and Asia, women and girls face structural barriers — to education, economic participation, leadership, and safety. Addressing gender equality and women’s empowerment is not…

Introduction Food production is only one part of the story when it comes to food security. In many African nations, especially Nigeria, a substantial portion of crops never reach the…

Introduction The Horn of Africa — covering Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia and their neighbouring borderlands — is one of the most drought-vulnerable regions in the world. Recurring dry spells, failing rains,…

Introduction In a world racing to meet climate targets, agriculture and land-use are at the frontline. For countries like Nigeria in West Africa and many in Asia, renewable agriculture and…

Cities in West Africa are producing more waste than ever — plastic, organic waste, electronic scrap — while energy demand is rising. That gap is an opportunity: waste-to-energy (W2E) and…