🌎 Authoritarian rule seems to be becoming popular in South America again. ⚠️ Yet law-and-order policies do not solve some fundamental problems. 👇

❌ Too much traffic, polluted air – no, thanks! ✅ This is what Lagos' citizens do to make the city healthier and more liveable. 👇

Ça suffit! France has had enough. So they launched French Response, an X-Account that takes on disinformation — one meme at a time, as @politico.eu puts it. This is not a joke, it's a Foreign Affairs Ministry account. See for yourself! 👇

👍 The good news: SDG enemies are in the minority. 👎 The bad news: They're loud and well-connected! We discussed that political resistance as well as the future of the SDGs with Imme Scholz from @boell.de. 👉 spkl.io/63325AS3ET

💪 How can cities and communities become more resilient in the face of climate disasters? 💡 Experiences from Nairobi and other African cities 👇

Since taking power in the country Delcy Rodríguez has proposed a series of reforms. So far they point to progress on the economy, but stalling on democracy econ.st/4qLqzt1 Photo: Getty Images

The European Union and India announced a sweeping trade accord on Tuesday. The agreement, driven by a search for new partnerships to shield their markets from America, will deepen ties between 27-nations and one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

💰 The SDGs are about creating a better future. 📈 For many developing countries, interest payments are so high that they can no longer invest in transformation, explains Imme Scholz from @boell.de. Read the full interview via the link in the comments. 👇

For more than 17 days, Iranians have withstood not only a brutal crackdown to quell nationwide protests, but also a near-total communications blackout. Now some Iranians, eager to reconnect with the world, are managing to gain sporadic but brief internet access.

🇵🇪 Peru is the South American country that has made the most progress on the SDGs in the past decade. Learn here how they did it. 👉 spkl.io/63324AqDQg

🇪🇹 How much do you know about the war in Ethiopia? 🔎 It wouldn't be surprising if it wasn't much – because the so-called Global South hardly figures at all in leading media reports in the Global North. 🤝 That needs to change, demand some. 👇

In a speech to the World Economic Forum, Mark Carney says middle powers such as Canada must accept that the rules-based international order is effectively dead, and great power rivalry with is here to stay. Key excerpt:

🇲🇽 It throws a spanner in the works of global development: corruption. The non-profit Mejor México wants to change that.

🔥 Just a quick, but necessary reminder: The climate crisis is still unfolding.

Have you ever heard of Tatu City? It's a self-proclaimed “start-up city” on the outskirts of Nairobi. It seems like a parallel world with its own economic rules, traffic regulations that are taken seriously, cleanliness and a functioning infrastructure. 👇

💰 Wealth is rapidly becoming more concentrated around the world. The richest 10 % of the population are holding roughly three quarters of it.

Despite climate pledges, major fossil fuel producers plan to ramp up oil, gas and coal by 2030. theconversation.com/nigeria-and-... #EnvironmentAndEnergy

🇦🇫 Afghanistan is on the brink of economic collapse. 🚺 Not least because women and girls have been systematically ousted from education and the labour market. 👉 spkl.io/63320AorEr

We are living in a time of polycrisis. If you feel trapped – you’re not alone

Who needs a lesson in democracy? The world could learn from African youth movements in that regard, says Pan-African feminist Aya Chebbi in D+C. She distilled four lessons. 👉 spkl.io/63328AW0vM

Nicolás Maduro’s swift downfall has fuelled a running debate within Iran’s regime. Many officials who were waiting for the supreme leader’s death to bring change now want it to come sooner

Starting over is a challenging process, especially when one is heavily burdened. 👉 spkl.io/63322AlxnO

🚹 💪 They're all about a narrow idea of masculinity and authoritarian leadership. Learn here what the "chainsaw men" have to do with the demise of democracy. 👇

Ten years ago, the UN member states agreed to work together towards a world in which all people could live well. Since then, some countries have made considerable progress. Will the SDGs be achieved in time? 👇 🇬🇧: spkl.io/63325AltXV 🇩🇪: spkl.io/63326AltXn

🎊 Do yourself a favour and stop doomscrolling: Some areas of the world have good news to report regarding water supply and disease control. 👇

⚖️ Indigenous identities and development can be compatible with each other.

🇧🇷 Watch and learn: Brazil has many problems still, but the country is currently defending some values that are being eroded elsewhere. At least, the political will is there, and many things are moving in the right direction, as our editor-in-chief points out. 👇

Have you ever seen the men in your life cry, or express their inner turmoil? If you haven't, it might be because they keep things to themselves, like most have been taught to. 👉 spkl.io/63325AlBDf

🤝 A friend in need is a friend indeed. While there are certainly no real friends in politics, autocrats support each other all the time. These are their dirty tricks to stay in power. 👇

Some say billionaires should not exist. But what if we at least worked with them to make the world a better place? We asked Nico Blaauw how the rich can be convinced. 👇

We all understand the “authoritarian playbook” by now, but did you know there's a democracy playbook too? They share stories about successful tactics for protecting democracy. 👇

The rich and powerful of today act differently than those of the past. Who are they? And what do they want? 👉 spkl.io/63325AYnAh

⚔️ SDGs seen as enemies? A conversation about who is working against them, and why, as well as about the future of the SDGs. 👇

🚹 Being a man still comes with many privileges.

✈️ Once inseparable, now apart: We tell the story of two sisters from South Sudan. 👇

💰 Almost 4 billion people worldwide live in poverty. At the same time, wealth is highly concentrated among a comparatively small group of people. 👇

🔔 Good news seem to be rare these days. We've got some AI- and space-related ones. 👇

🤝 It takes two to tango, as the saying goes. So both sides have to do their part. #integration #migration

🚹 Why should men help end patriarchy? Spoiler alert: For their own benefit! 👇

🎊 Good news – and on climate at that! 💌 By the way, we feature good news in our newsletter twice a month. Sign up here. 👉 spkl.io/63329AcjKt

😱 Bye-bye democracy? ⚠️ Well, in several democracies, there's currently a lot of backsliding, scapegoating and fear-based debates. How to re-strengthen democracy? 💡 Here are four lessons on democracy the world can learn from African movements. 👇

💰 Wealth is unequally distributed between men and women.

Governments in 2026 and beyond face some hard choices for their climate policy. Once the 1.5°C threshold is passed, alternative policies will still require dramatic emissions cuts

Not superior, not inferior: Here's how the Centro Juana Azurduy in Bolivia is working towards a new masculinity. 👇

🇹🇿 Could a new constitution solve Tanzania's democracy crisis? 👇

💰 It takes private money to solve the world's problems, and rich individuals could play a role. But how does one get them to spend their money on a worthy cause? 👉 spkl.io/63327AiDbf

On today's #HumanRightsDay, here's an important reminder of what happens to women's rights when authoritarians are on the rise. 👇 @macarenasaez.bsky.social

Ending the patriarchy would help men too. That's why they should help ending it, says Oluyinka Ojedokun. 👇

The 14-year war in Syria led to one of the world’s largest migration crises. One year after al-Assad’s fall, 2.6 million displaced Syrians are beginning to return, navigating the challenges of rebuilding after years of conflict. #Infograph