How to build an inexpensive African drone with ethics on board
by Engineers and other staff from University of Southern Denmark are deeply involved in making drones with the precise purpose that they shall be used to …
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Global South in the North, Global North in the South
by Associate Professor Julia Suárez-Krabbe, Department of Communication and Arts at Roskilde University was born and raised in Colombia during the mid-70s to mid-1980s. Her mother …
Art and Humanities / Gender equality / News / Peace, justice and strong institutions / Social Sciences
Women’s voice in media still missing
“Women and girls are half of humanity. Giving equal time and weight to their stories is an important part of creating a better, freer world …
Women, motherhood, and science in Colombia
by Efforts to reverse trends of disengagement with studies, normalize motherhood in universities, and counteract gender disparities. Four stories, like cardinal points, to better understand the …
Podcast: “A Sustainable Holiday Season” Research and Practical Approaches Emphasizing Food
In December 2021, DDRN hosted an online seminar that focused on research and civil society initiatives emphasizing food. The connection between food and the climate …
India’s Covid Vaccination Capabilities: Major Supplier of Vaccines in Global South but Gaps in Own Strategies
India hosts the world’s biggest vaccine manufacturing units in the world and is expected to play a major role in providing vaccines to the Global …
Applied Sciences / Life on land / Opinions / Responsible consumption and production / Reviews / Social Sciences
Not All Forests Are Equal: Mitigating Climate Change Through Sustainable Forestry
Our planet is rapidly growing warmer. Initiatives are surfacing to not just adapt to, but actively combat the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. …
Decent work and economic growth / Gender equality / News / Peace, justice and strong institutions / Social Sciences
Land ownership rights: A barrier to gender equality and economic empowerment of Ugandan women
Gender and economic inequalities are still very pervasive within countries across the world. Despite the considerable progress made on promoting women’s economic empowerment and reducing …
Applied Sciences / Good health and well-being / Life on land / News / Responsible consumption and production / Social Sciences
Tracking environmental crimes in Ghana
Ghana is the leading producer of minerals, especially gold in Africa. But more than 35% of the country’s minerals are extracted by small-scale miners, most …
Girls drop out of school because of menstruation
Silence about menstruation In many countries in the Global South menstruation is still perceived as taboo. During the time of menstruation girls and women must …