In Brazil's Mato Grosso, over 700 seed gatherers are helping restore forests using native seeds. ✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/nature/brazils-seed-collectors-combat-amazon-deforestation

Europe's carbon border tax is now in effect, reshaping how the EU links climate policy and global trade. ✍️ Bhasker Tripathi reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/net-zero/how-will-the-eus-new-carbon-border-tax-affect-developing-nations

President Trump's second term marked a shift in U.S. climate policy, with a focus on deregulation and fossil fuels. What does this mean for coal, renewables, and energy prices? ✍️ David Sherfinski reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/climate-risks/whats-next-for-us-climate-policy-under-trump

A year into President Trump's second term, abortion laws in the U.S. remain patchy. ✍️ David Sherfinski reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/money-power-people/us-abortion-policy-under-trump-20-one-year-on?utm_campaign=context-newsroom&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social

Today marks 1,000 days since the start of the war in Sudan. ✍️ Emma Batha reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/socioeconomic-inclusion/sudan-named-most-neglected-crisis-of-2025-in-aid-agency-poll?utm_campaign=context-newsroom&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social

With thousands of manufacturers and few inspectors, India's vast pharma industry faces quality challenges. ✍️ Priyanka Pulla and Paul Eccles report 🔗 https://www.context.news/money-power-people/drug-inspectors-in-india-struggle-to-keep-worlds-pharmacy-safe

From adding finance to making sure loss and damage funds reach vulnerable populations, climate adaptation is an increasingly crucial topic as extreme weather events disrupt daily life. ✍️ Mariejo Ramos reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/nature/five-climate-adaptation-ideas-to-watch-in-2026

A oily spill that spewed toxic waste into a protected strait off the Philippines has raised concerns about governance of the nation's rich waterways. ✍️ Mariejo Ramos reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/nature/protected-area-industry-under-fire-for-philippine-sea-spill

A boom in U.S. data centres is devouring fossil fuels in Mexico - and hitting locals with power cuts and pollution. ✍️ Diana Baptista and Fintan McDonnell report 🔗 https://www.context.news/just-transition/ai-data-boom-in-mexico-fuels-rise-in-dirty-energy

"If the world ignores Myanmar now, it will see the same digital oppression replicated elsewhere." ✍️ Wai Phyo Myint, a digital rights advocate and Asia Pacific Policy Analyst at Access Now, writes for Context. 🔗 https://www.context.news/digital-rights/opinion/myanmars-new-era-of-digital-oppression

Wads of cash, speedboats, booze and mobile phones. Context identified more than 100 active Tiktok accounts that appear to be run by members of guerilla and paramilitary groups. ✍️ Nicolas Torres reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/big-tech/how-armed-groups-lure-colombian-children-via-tiktok

A pilot project in Virginia using AI-driven systems has seen recycling rates increase, with potential impacts for landfill management and material recovery. ✍️ Carey L. Biron reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/ai/us-cities-look-to-new-ai-tools-to-boost-recycling

"Progress is fragile and 2026 must be the year of action and accountability on gender rights." ✍️ Maliha Khan, CEO of Women Deliver writes for Context. 🔗 https://www.context.news/money-power-people/opinion/what-happened-to-gender-equality-in-2025

Britain has written to Syrians who have rebuilt their lives in the country and applied to permanently settle, threatening to end their refugee status. ✍️Emma Batha reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/socioeconomic-inclusion/uk-warns-shocked-syrians-it-may-end-their-refugee-status

In West Africa's Guinea, villagers say mining for the critical mineral bauxite has polluted water and decreased crop yields. ✍️ Jaume Portell Caño reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/just-transition/critical-mineral-bauxite-boom-pollutes-water-and-crops-in-guinea

"COP30 agreed to triple adaptation finance, but the fashion industry needs adaptation measures now." ✍️ Jason Judd and Kalpona Akter write for Context. 🔗 https://www.context.news/just-transition/opinion/can-the-fashion-industry-adapt-to-a-warming-world

Once a panoramic view of dense spruce forests, the Lörmecke-Turm tower in Germany's Arnsberg now overlooks a plateau shaped by bark beetle infestation and climate extremes. ✍️ Joanna Gill reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/nature/how-german-engineers-are-building-future-proof-forests

Mexico's data centre boom is powering the global rise of AI, but energy demands are outpacing renewable infrastructure. ✍️ Diana Baptista and Fintan McDonnell report 🔗 https://www.context.news/just-transition/ai-data-boom-in-mexico-fuels-rise-in-dirty-energy

A recent industrial spill in Negros Island has highlighted the importance of robust environmental governance. The incident affected local fishing communities. ✍️ Mariejo Ramos reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/nature/protected-area-industry-under-fire-for-philippine-sea-spill

Philosophy is central to ongoing debates over AI and ethics, says Cansu Canca, founder of AI Ethics Lab. ✍️ David Sherfinski reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/ai/q-and-a-ai-ethics-expert-sees-philosophy-as-critical-to-ai-debate

2025 has been a year of LGBTQ+ setbacks, with rights vanishing, funding slashed and hostility on the rise. ✍️ Lucy Middleton 🔗 https://www.context.news/socioeconomic-inclusion/five-gains-for-lgbtq-rights-despite-global-setbacks?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=context-newsroom

After Nigeria declared a nationwide emergency over the surge in kidnappings, Donald Trump threatened military action. But experts say this could make things worse. ✍️ Bukola Adebayo reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/money-power-people/trumps-threats-could-fuel-nigerian-extremists-expert-says

AI use surged in the U.S. last year, shaping immigration enforcement, workplace automation, and even grief tech. ✍️ David Sherfinski reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/surveillance/the-major-us-trends-in-ai-in-2025-and-whats-next-in-2026

Online gambling is on the rise in Mozambique, with young people increasingly drawn to betting platforms. ✍️ Samuel Comé reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/socioeconomic-inclusion/as-gambling-spreads-across-mozambique-families-count-losses

From Mexico to Nepal, Gen Z protests marked 2025, driven by concerns over corruption, economic uncertainty, and social change. ✍️ Annie Banerji reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/money-power-people/a-year-of-gen-z-protests-can-they-bring-real-change-in-2026

Michigan's attorney general shared concerns about same-sex marriage, noting that state-level bans could return if the Supreme Court overturns its 2015 ruling. ✍️ Lucy Middleton reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/socioeconomic-inclusion/marriage-equality-in-us-at-risk-says-michigans-top-lawyer

After protests to highlight the daily toll of gender-based violence, the South African government has classified violence against women as a national disaster. ✍️ Kim Harrisberg reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/money-power-people/south-africas-war-on-gender-violence-overlooks-children-activists

Climate lawsuits are on the rise, reaching top courts and setting new precedents. Over 3,000 cases have been filed across 60 countries, with a growing number in the Global South. ✍️ Joanna Gill reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/climate-justice/climate-change-in-court-cases-to-watch-in-2026

Brazil's Congress has approved changes to environmental licensing, introducing a fast-track process for strategic projects. The new law may impact the Amazon. ✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/nature/how-brazils-devastation-bill-puts-amazon-at-risk-of-deforestation

As wildfires intensify, experts highlight the risks of plastic in building materials. ✍️ Carey Biron reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/climate-risks/as-wildfires-mount-so-do-efforts-to-use-less-plastic?utm_campaign=context-newsroom

Clothes sold in Europe could soon carry digital passports, offering details on materials, energy use, and supply chain. ✍️ Md. Tahmid Zami reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/just-transition/passport-for-fashion-aims-to-end-industry-greenwashing

Mount Kenya's last glacier is nearing its end. Nearly 2 billion people depend on mountain water for daily needs ✍️ Nita Bhalla reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/nature/mt-kenya-glaciers-to-vanish-by-2030-environmentalist-lewis-pugh

Deborah Meaden discusses how businesses are navigating environmental changes, including the rise of 'green hushing' and the journey toward more transparent practices. 🔗 https://www.context.news/net-zero/q-and-a-deborah-meaden-says-businesses-are-green-hushing-on-climate

Britain's foreign aid spending fell by nearly £1.3bn in 2024, marking the first decline in five years. ✍️ Lin Taylor reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/socioeconomic-inclusion/britains-foreign-aid-where-does-the-money-go

"As excitement around AI for development grow, it’s important to stay grounded in common sense solutions." ✍️ Kathleen Siminyu, AI Researcher, writes for Context. 🔗 https://www.context.news/ai/opinion/ai-will-have-a-huge-impact-on-africa-but-we-must-avoid-the-hype

Red Hook, NYC has seen a surge in warehouses since the pandemic, bringing more trucks and increased local traffic. ✍️ Carey Biron reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/nature/us-communities-push-back-against-encroaching-e-commerce-warehouses

Biometric IDs are expanding across Africa, now used in 49 of 54 countries for access to services like healthcare and voting. But, millions remain excluded. ✍️ Kim Harrisberg reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/digital-rights/are-biometric-ids-blocking-africans-from-state-services

From AI regulation shifts to youth protests, internet shutdowns, digital border controls, and climate impacts of data centres—2026 is set to redefine the digital landscape. ✍️ Lin Taylor reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/digital-rights/ai-bans-and-facial-scans-digital-frontiers-in-2026

"Syria has entered its quietest period in more than a decade but children still face a crisis." ✍️ Rafif Dahbour, communications specialist at War Child, writes for Context. 🔗 https://www.context.news/socioeconomic-inclusion/opinion/behind-syrias-quiet-year-children-still-face-serious-risks

European countries tightened migration policies in 2025, with new EU asylum rules set for 2026. ✍️ Joanna Gill and Lin Taylor report 🔗 https://www.context.news/socioeconomic-inclusion/fortress-europe-what-will-migration-policy-look-like-in-2025

U.S. foreign aid spending dropped from $68B to $32B in 2025 after USAID closed. Program cuts have impacted food, health, and child survival worldwide. ✍️ Nita Bhalla reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/socioeconomic-inclusion/after-a-year-of-big-cuts-where-does-us-aid-stand-going-into-2026

Solar power overtook coal in 2025, rising to 8.8% of global electricity. AI is are reshaping energy demand, while global uncertainty keeps fossil fuels in the spotlight. ✍️ Jack Graham reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/just-transition/renewable-energy-boomed-in-2025-but-so-did-fossil-fuels

"In Gaza and parts of Africa, we've seen how vulnerable food systems can be and we must act urgently to strengthen them worldwide." ✍️ Stefanos Fotiou writes for Context. 🔗 https://www.context.news/climate-risks/opinion/war-and-weather-show-how-fragile-food-systems-are-we-must-act

After the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syrian families like Fareed Fakhoury's in the UK face ongoing uncertainty. ✍️ Emma Batha reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/socioeconomic-inclusion/syria-isnt-safe-but-uk-wants-syrians-to-return-asylum-seeker

Street vendors in U.S. cities are facing new challenges amid increased immigration enforcement. ✍️ Carey L. Biron reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/money-power-people/street-vendors-seek-protections-amid-trump-immigration-crackdown

Satellite images reveal much of Africa remains in darkness, despite leading the world in solar potential. Around 58% of the continent faces energy poverty. ✍️ Kim Harrisberg reports. 🔗 https://www.context.news/just-transition/in-data-can-solar-help-africa-fight-energy-poverty

The life and death of Sam Dela Cruz shows the risks faced by migrant fishers. Issues remain challenges for thousands. ✍️ Raizza Bello and Mariejo Ramos report. 🔗 https://www.context.news/money-power-people/long-read/buried-in-somalia-a-filipino-migrant-fishers-death-exposes-abuse

"Regenerative school meals improve health, learning, and earning potential, and Brazil is a pioneer." ✍️ Elizabeth Yes and Gonzalo Muñoz write for Context. 🔗 https://www.context.news/rethinking-the-economy/opinion/healthy-school-meals-can-transform-food-systems-brazil-shows-how

"The infrastructure required for 21st century cities demands prediction and adaptation" ✍️ John Rossant writes for Context. 🔗 https://www.context.news/climate-risks/opinion/smart-cities-failed-sentient-cities-are-coming-next

Appalachia's landscape is changing. Former coal mines might be reborn as solar farms and data centres. Projects are hoping to bring renewable energy and new jobs to communities shaped by coal's legacy. ✍️ David Sherfinski reports 🔗 www.context.news/just-transit...