A world still disconnected : 3.45 billion people—43% of the global population—remain offline, according to the latest GSMA State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2024 report.
WiDEF in India is a joint effort between USAID, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Reliance Foundation to accelerate progress on closing the gender digital divide.
As the COP29 climate summit conclude, $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient.
First in Southeast Asia, The Philippines government has urged businesses to reduce plastic usage through regulation, with financial penalties for non-compliance.
Women at Japan’s top university demand change: ‘this has to end’ FOLLOW THIS TOPIC At Japan’s top-ranked university, the University of Tokyo, a stark gender imbalance persists: only one in…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has officially designated Nusa Penida and Gili Matra, located in the Lombok Strait, as Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSAs). FOLLOW THIS TOPIC In a groundbreaking…
The Biodiversity Jenga is sponsored by Chris Larsen and nonprofit SeaTrees, features 33 stacked blocks, each representing one of Colombia’s unique ecosystems.
In the shimmering waters of the Caribbean, a remarkable experiment is unfolding. Amidst the devastation caused by rising ocean temperatures, scientists have discovered a glimmer of hope: baby corals, bred through a groundbreaking IVF-like technique, are defying the odds and surviving in environments where older colonies are perishing.
As the waters slowly recede from flood-ravaged Chiang Mai, Central Thailand is preparing for the next wave of challenges. Following weeks of relentless rain, the country’s Irrigation Department has announced it will release water from the Chao Phraya Dam, raising fears of further flooding across key provinces, including the bustling capital, Bangkok.