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Sociologist Walden Bello on how we can change the world after the pandemic

Democracy places a key role in putting the Covid-19 crisis behind us. An interview with Walden Bello, who has dedicated his life to defending human rights.

Milan Fashion Week goes digital

All catwalks in July will be broadcast online: after Paris, it’s Milan Digital Fashion Week’s turn. And the biggest beneficiary is the environment.

India, patients are turned away as Covid-19 causes healthcare collapse

India struggles to keep its crumbling healthcare system afloat amid the drastic rise in coronavirus cases, making it the third worst-hit country globally.

Black Lives Matter, what statues have been removed and why

While the Black Lives Matter movement aims to bring an end to systemic racism, the removal of statues in the US, UK and Europe has drawn controversy.

Japan leads the way in accessible tourism

Disabled travellers need not fear Japan. Accessible Japan founder Josh Grisdale tells us about his commitment to opening the country’s doors to everyone.

Not even coronavirus has stopped the Yulin Dog Meat Festival

The dog meat festival in Yulin – where ten thousand cats and dogs are butchered – is taking place this year, notwithstanding the coronavirus pandemic.

Will sustainability take a back seat or steer a green recovery after Covid?

We must decide: in a post-Covid world, will we put emphasis on sustainability to achieve a green recovery or dust ourselves off and continue as before?

Humanity has not yet failed. Greta Thunberg is back with a podcast

Greta Thunberg asks leaders to do more for our climate in a podcast written during lockdown: the pandemic has taught us how to face a global emergency, she says.