Potential social sector impacts from Canadian election promises
Why It Matters
Election platforms can be long and confusing. Breaking it down helps people make an informed decision, especially if the social sector is of critical importance to them.
Election 2025: Who (still) cares about climate finance?
Why It Matters
Climate appears to be a non-issue in this federal campaign. However, the U.S. President's trade war with Canada drives the need to build a distinctive and resilient economy. The climate crisis and its domino effects compromise this resilience. It costs communities millions of dollars in damage from floods, fires and droughts. Will climate finance be forthcoming? What can adaptation and climate mitigation project owners expect?
In Senegal's Djola lands, the fate of forest and culture go hand-in-hand
Why It Matters
Understanding the interconnectedness of culture and nature in Djola society highlights the need for conservation efforts that respect Indigenous traditions and the profound impact of environmental change on intangible cultural heritage.
Few politicians are talking about Canada’s disability benefit: advocates want to change that
Why It Matters
About eight million Canadians live with a disability, and yet accessibility has barely blipped on the radar during the federal election campaign. Advocates are fighting to change that.
New Rapid Response Network to strengthen non-profit contribution to federal policy
Why It Matters
Non-profits have historically been excluded from critical policy discussions, even when they have sector-wide implications. Better coordination could change that.
Ghana's Lake Bosomtwe farmers fight pests and lake loss with science and tradition
Why It Matters
The challenges farmers face at Lake Bosomtwe, from pests to lake loss, exemplify global environmental crises. Their integrated approach to solutions offers crucial lessons for other regions facing similar pressures, emphasizing community-led action.