Beyond ACs and fans: the alternative space cooling route for India
Only 8% of Indian households currently have room air conditioners (RACs). This demand is set to grow 11-fold by 2037.
The future of food security in an age of pandemics: Building a modern and resilient food system in Sri Lanka and Nepal
This study investigates ways to strengthen agri-food markets and value chains — and related social-protection mechanisms — to build a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food system in Sri Lanka and Nepal.
‘Killer robots’: the danger of lethal autonomous weapons systems
Delegating the power to autonomous weapons to make decisions on life and death produces a series of moral, operational and legal challenges.
Priorities for a fair recovery from COVID-19 in Latin America
Governments in Latin America must encourage inclusive economic growth and labour formalisation, strengthen social protection systems, improve healthcare systems, and support equitable vaccination.
Post-COVID world: Recommendations to governments and multilateral organisations
The 3rd Southern Voice Research Conference brought together think tank experts from around the globe to discuss current and future policy issues.
Priorities for a fair recovery from COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa
African nations have fared better than the rest of the world in terms of the health-related impacts of the pandemic. However, containment measures halted economic activities, which resulted in major setbacks to the SDGs.
Nature-based Solutions towards Circular Economy
NbS provide multiple benefits and can be applied to diverse challenges, including carbon emissions, food and water insecurity, and improving human health and well-being.
3rd Southern Voice Research Conference kicks off
The conference will harness the collective knowledge of our vast network of Southern scholars, charting a path towards a post-COVID-19 recovery.
Why virtual events are a game-changer for Global South scholars (and great for the SDGs)
Even with "zoom fatigue", there are advantages to the virtual format that speak in favour of keeping it after the pandemic.
The impact of COVID-19 on peace and poverty in Asia
Asia has witnessed a sharp drop in all measurable indicators of SDG 16. Institutions that govern democracy were eroded, particularly against the backdrop of COVID-19 and the lockdowns.
