Ethiopia is the first country in the world to restrict imports of combustion engine cars. The move is celebrated as a leap in development. At the same time, large parts of the country still lack roads and an adequate power supply.

Because of the climate crisis, a rethink is needed in rural affairs, and it is indeed happening internationally

Progress regarding SDG2 – the eradication of hunger – remains too slow.

The countries in the Horn of Africa face multiple challenges in terms of food security. An example from Ethiopia emphasises that peacebuilding and the promotion of livelihoods must go hand in hand in order to overcome them.

The global food system is not only environmentally harmful, but also makes poverty worse in rural areas of emerging markets and developing countries.

Law makers argue that the policy will reduce the carbon footprint and mitigate the negative effects of pollution on public health and the environment. Some economists disagree.

The global tourism industry is recuperating from the coronavirus pandemic but least developed countries in particular lag behind. Among the biggest challenges are lack of investment and the climate crisis.

Why Svenja Schulze, Germany’s federal minister for economic cooperation and development, should reject the utilitarian slogans of market-orthodox liberalism and populist nationalism.

Himalayan nation can benefit from foreign visitors, but must control cultural and environmental harm.

Extreme weather is causing increasing damage around the world – including in South America’s largest country.