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Supporting Ukraine Is in Trump’s Interest

NEW YORK – Even before taking office, Donald Trump has launched a diplomatic effort to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, calling for an “immediate ceasefire” after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris in early December. Trump is right to seek an end to the war. Despite a recent surge in US

The False Promise of “Responsible Mining”

Instead of delivering a just energy transition, the CMSI would allow extractive industries to prioritize profit over clean air and

The World Needs Ocean-Based Climate Solutions

This omission represents a vital opportunity, which countries should seize as they prepare their NDC submissions before the February deadline.

Digital Financial Inclusion Strengthens Climate Resilience

Climate change and poverty are intertwined: we cannot effectively tackle one without addressing the other. Digital tools and access to

Responsible mining can advance global environmental goals

Regrettably, the application and enforcement of these measures remain largely confined to specific regions. By facilitating the cross-border exchange of

Digital financial inclusion strengthens climate resilience

More than one billion unbanked people live in the most climate-vulnerable countries, and improving their access to digital banking and

Public Guarantees Would Boost European Green Industry

Walter O. Ochieng is a physician and global health researcher at the Africa Institute for Health Policy. Tom Achoki, a

South Korea’s Impeachment Battle Is Democracy in Action

South Korea’s experience with impeachment is rare. A recent study I co-authored shows that there were only ten successful impeachments globally between

Last Chance for the SDGs?

Moreover, for donors seeking value for money, the IDA has a unique advantage: every $1 received can deliver $3.50.

Trump’s Middle East Challenge

But Trump’s unpredictability and the pro-Israel character of his administration have many in the region concerned that he might greenlight