Visual Research in Global South contexts – Ethical Challenges and the Importance of Positionality
Most people take photos and videos everyday of their friends, pets or simply casual moments - but how can we use this everyday tool as a method for research and science communication? Especially in the context of Global South research...
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The violence we call exceptional: Sexual Violence, Morality and the Global North
Why does sexual violence become evidence of societal backwardness when it happens in the Global South, but institutional failure when it happens in the Global North? Why does one rape become a diagnosis of a society, while another becomes a...
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Applied Sciences Industry, innovation and infrastructure Opinions Peace, justice and strong institutions Social Sciences Sustainable cities and communities
The Unsure Train to the Future
In the text below we will refer to a specific incident that happened in Greece (the Tempi train crush) and how it invokes a very important conversation on human rights and the youth's protection. That conversation will help showcase the...
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Revisiting the Law of War under Climate Stress: The Case of Yemen
The Law of War, formally known as International Humanitarian Law (IHL), was developed to regulate violence during armed conflict by limiting unnecessary suffering and protecting civilian populations. According to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), IHL governs both...
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Lost in Translation: How Language Shapes Opportunity in Morocco
All over the world, success in science is often seen as the result of talent and hard work. But for many Moroccan students, the challenge begins long before they encounter complex equations or laboratory experiments. It begins with language. Located...
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Applied Sciences Climate action Opinions Peace, justice and strong institutions Resources Social Sciences
Youth at the Table: How Young Advocates Engage with Climate Diplomacy
Climate change is often discussed through science, emissions targets, and environmental disasters. Yet behind global climate action lies another, less visible process: climate diplomacy. Broadly, climate diplomacy refers to the negotiations and cooperation between countries aimed at addressing climate change...
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So apparently, Satire is not All Sh*ts and Giggles!
Let’s go back to my family home, around 15 years ago. Imagine that my family and I are all waiting impatiently for the person that was then considered to be a legend, the one and only Bassem Youssef. This heart-surgeon...
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Power and Participation in Climate Negotiations : How Vulnerable States Engage with Climate Diplomacy
Climate diplomacy refers to the system of multilateral negotiations through which states coordinate responses to climate change. The principal institutional forum for this process is the UNFCCC, where governments negotiate mitigation commitments, climate finance, adaptation support, transparency frameworks, and mechanisms...
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The Greek Mirror: Democracy, Accountability and the Global Governance Gap
When democracy is invoked as a global ideal, its symbolic origins are often traced to Ancient Greece, a historical reference point for political equality and civic participation respecting the rule of law. In modern governance discourse these principles are embedded...
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Apply for a Research Communication Internship with DDRN.dk
DDRN is seeking Research Communication Intern(s) for 3 to 4 months during the Autumn semester 2026. Do you want to sharpen your skills as a science journalist working with Global South and the UN Sustainable Development Goals? We are looking for...
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