What the World’s Poorest Countries Want from the Paris Climate Talks(Paris, France) – There are 40,000 delegates at the Le Bourget venue here in Paris for the UN climate talks right...
Why COP21 is an International Political Tipping PointUnlike any other global climate or environment conference I’ve covered over the years, civil society and the activist community this...
AIDS Related Deaths of Asian Teens are Up By Over 100%. Are Dating Apps to Blame?AIDS is on a rapid increase among young people in Asia. And according to a new report by UNICEF, that’s...
It’s a Brand New Day in Burkina FasoBurkina Faso holds successful elections one year after strong man Blaise Compaore stepped down amid popular protests.
We Could End the AIDS Epidemic in 15 years – or HIV Could Overwhelm UsIt’s difficult to pay attention to HIV. The disease has been haunting our consciousness since the 1980s. The language is...
The Subtle Diplomatic Genius of the Paris Climate TalksAt most large institutions, process can influence outcomes. In other words, how decisions are made often shape the actual substance...
Thirsting for a Paris Deal in Timor LesteEvery morning in the sparsely populated region of Baguia, high in the mountains of Timor-Leste, women and children rise hours...
Why the Top UN Women’s Rights Official Wants You to Wear OrangeEd note. This is a special op-ed from UN Women Executive director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka to mark International Day for the Elimination of...
Why HIV Rates are Soaring in RussiaRussia is very close to its millionth registered HIV infection; 986,657 people have been registered as infected. Most experts believe...