Scientists in Brazil's Amazon are simulating drought to study the rainforest's resilience. Research shows up to 47% of the forest could degrade by 2050. ✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio reports 🔗 www.context.news/nature/scien...

Uncontacted Indigenous peoples face unprecedented threats—half could be wiped out in 10 years if urgent action isn't taken. From illegal logging to forced contact, their survival depends on protecting their land and rights. ✍️ Dan Collyns reports 🔗 www.context.news/nature/why-a...

African countries are increasing efforts to process critical minerals locally, aiming to boost economic growth and job creation. But challenges such as power shortages, trade and industrial capacity remain. ✍️ Clár Ní Chonghaile and Kim Harrisberg report www.context.news/just-transit...

Britain's foreign aid spending dropped by £1.3bn last year, marking the first decline in five years. ✍️ Lin Taylor reports 🔗 www.context.news/socioeconomi...

"G20 ministerial declaration on air quality could bring real change if we embed clean air into development projects and priorities." ✍️ Jane Burston, CEO of the Clean Air Fund, writes for Context. 🔗 www.context.news/climate-risk...

With land scarce in Bangladesh, the textile industry is turning rooftops into clean energy hubs. Initiatives are co-investing in solar installations for small and medium-sized factories. ✍️ Md. Tahmid Zami reports 🔗 www.context.news/just-transit...

"The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat; it is a public health emergency." ✍️ Shweta Narayan, Campaign Lead at the Global Climate and Health Alliance and lead author of its Cradle to Grave report, writes for Context. 🔗 www.context.news/climate-risk...

India's push to formalise e-waste recycling is facing legal challenges from top electronics brands over new rules requiring 80% recycling by next March. ✍️ Bhasker Tripathi reports 🔗 www.context.news/just-transit...

A global treaty initiative is gathering support to end the expansion of fossil fuels while investing in clean energy. 🗣️ Kim Harrisberg spoke to activist Prince Papa about what the treaty could mean for Africa and other country treaty supporters. 🔗 www.context.news/climate-just...

"Wherever systems collapse and lawlessness grows, girls’ bodies become battlefields, and their futures the collateral damage." ✍️ Reena Ghelani, CEO at Plan International, writes for Context. 🔗 www.context.news/money-power-...

South Asia's solar boom is reshaping energy landscapes. Pakistan leads, with rooftop solar now powering 25% of its grid. India and Sri Lanka are catching up, but Bangladesh lags due to financing and policy hurdles. ✍️ Md. Tahmid Zami reports 🔗 www.context.news/green-cities...

"Violence and harassment are symptoms of a system where understaffing, poverty wages and impossible workloads leave workers exposed." ✍️ Christy Hoffman, General Secretary of the UNI Global Union, writes for Context. 🔗 www.context.news/socioeconomi...

Hurricane Melissa left destruction across the Caribbean. Scientists say climate change made such an event four times more likely. Extreme weather eventsare becoming more intense as global temperatures rise. ✍️ Beatrice Tridimas reports 🔗 www.context.news/climate-risk...

"For the first time, a major international body has formally recognised fossil fuel extraction and production as a threat to nature." ✍️ Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu’s Minister for Climate Change Adaptation, writes for Context. 🔗 www.context.news/nature/opini...

"Queer rights and human rights should always be one of their top priorities. I don't understand what other wake-up call the European countries need. We (Turkey) are one step away from becoming the current Russia." @contextnewsroom.bsky.social

A new study finds the war in Ukraine has generated 237 million metric tons of greenhouse gases, equal to 120 million cars. Wildfires, destroyed infrastructure, and post-war rebuilding all add up to reveal wars hidden cost. ✍️ Emma Batha reports. 🔗 www.context.news/climate-risk...

World leaders will gather in Brazil for the U.N. COP30 summit to discuss topics including tropical forests and the global energy transition. Reports indicate countries are not on track to meet Paris Agreement goals. ✍️ Jack Graham reports 🔗 www.context.news/climate-risk...

Despite trials to induce rain, Delhi remained dry and engulfed in 'airpocalypse' smog. ✍️ Annie Banerji reports 🔗 www.context.news/climate-risk...

As Trump's administration laid off swathes of NOAA's staff, concerns have been raised about climate data. Volunteers are working to preserve and restore resources, as federal websites undergo unprecedented changes. ✍️ Carey L. Biron reports 🔗 www.context.news/climate-risk...

A French court has penalised TotalEnergies for misleading carbon neutrality claims—a landmark win for climate activists. This sets a precedent for corporate accountability as #ClimateLawfare gains momentum globally. ✍️ Joanna Gill reports 🔗 www.context.news/just-transit...

Brazil's state-run Petrobras has been authorized to drill near the Amazon River's mouth—sparking criticism as Brazil prepares to host #COP30. Environmentalists warn this move could disrupt climate progress. ✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio reports 🔗 www.context.news/nature/the-a...

"Businesses must develop nature strategies and implement them swiftly to mitigate risks and build resilience in a changing world." ✍️ Eva Zabey, CEO of Business for Nature, writes for Context. 🔗 www.context.news/nature/opini...

After a cargo ship capsized in Iran, two young Indian seafarers were left stranded—one lost his leg, both lost their wages. Cases of seafarer abandonment have surged 187% in 2024, leaving thousands without pay or support. ✍️ @katiemcque.bsky.social reports 🔗 www.context.news/money-power-...

As federal support for clean energy slows, U.S. cities are stepping up. From zero-emission delivery zones in Portland to net-zero building standards in Boston, local governments are driving climate action. ✍️ Carey L. Biron reports 🔗 www.context.news/just-transit...

Tech expert says AI could deepen the ills of social media, citing its potential effect on 'self-image, self-esteem, suicide'. 🗣️ Anne Bouverot, French envoy who led preparations for the Paris AI summit, speaks to Context. 🔗 www.context.news/ai/q-and-a-a...

European leaders met in Brussels with housing high on the agenda, reflecting a growing crisis. House prices have risen over 50% in a decade. One in ten Europeans now spend 40%+ of their income on housing. ✍️ Joanna Gill reports 🔗 www.context.news/rethinking-t...

As AI spreads through the world's workplaces, the head of UNI Global Union says workers must have a say in its rollout. 🗣️ Clár Ní Chonghaile spoke to Christy Hoffman, general secretary of the UNI Global Union. 🔗 www.context.news/ai/q-and-a-g...

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is suing the Trump admin over proposed changes to H-1B visas, including a $100,000 application fee and new rules favoring higher-paid jobs. ✍️ David Sherfinski reports 🔗 www.context.news/rethinking-t...

India is the world's 3rd largest producer of #ewaste. As India recycles critical minerals for clean energy, millions of informal workers remain the backbone. Can we build a greener future without leaving them behind? ✍️ Bhasker Tripathi reports 🔗 www.context.news/just-transit...

"The United Nations must clearly define the responsibility of the world's most powerful businesses to help tackle global challenges." ✍️ Pauliina Murphy,Engagement & Communications Director at the World Benchmarking Alliance, writes for Context. 🔗 www.context.news/climate-risk...

The Amazon's Southeast is facing a tipping point: longer dry seasons, rampant deforestation, and wildfires threaten Indigenous communities like the Kalapalo in Xingu. ✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio reports 🔗 www.context.news/nature/brazi...

The UK plans to use facial age estimation AI to assess asylum seekers, aiming to speed up decisions in a system under pressure. Rights groups warn this tech could misjudge vulnerable children and entrench bias ✍️ Lin Taylor reports 🔗 www.context.news/ai/uk-use-of...

"Flawed UK sponsorship scheme that ties migrant workers to their employer puts them at risk of exploitation by rogue bosses." ✍️ Dora-Olivia Vicol, CEO of the Work Rights Centre, and Evie Breese, Work Rights Centre, write for Context. 🔗 www.context.news/money-power-...

With COP30 approaching in Brazil, the world is watching to see if the U.S. will participate. Experts warn that American action, or inaction, will have a major impact on global climate efforts. ✍️ David Sherfinski report 🔗 www.context.news/climate-risk...

"First global policy on synthetic biology paves way for states to decide whether to use this tool to preserve biodiversity, nature." ✍️ Elizabeth Bennett, Vice President, Species Conservation at the Wildlife Conservation Society, writes for Context. 🔗 www.context.news/nature/opini...

At #COP30, the Amazon faces a pivotal moment. Droughts & fires doubled forest loss in 2024, sparking fears of an irreversible tipping point. Most destruction happens in Brazil, despite efforts to curb deforestation. ✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio reports 🔗 www.context.news/nature/tippi...

Smart devices and AI are transforming garment factories in Bangladesh. ✍️ Md. Tahmid Zami reports 🔗 https://www.context.news/socioeconomic-inclusion/textile-factories-turn-to-smart-tech-to-monitor-worker-output?utm_campaign=context-newsroom&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social

"For us to build what AI should do requires us to lean in and bring a human-centric lens." Vilas Dhar, president of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, shares his perspective on the future of AI. ✍️ David Sherfinski reports 🔗 www.context.news/ai/call-for-...

Norway's recognition of Palestine as a state has changed the citizenship process for Palestinians. Those previously considered stateless now face longer waits for naturalisation, leaving families in legal limbo. ✍️ Lin Taylor reports 🔗 www.context.news/socioeconomi...

Brazil has halved Amazon deforestation since 2023, but challenges remain as the country balances conservation and development. ✍️ Andre Cabette Fabio speaks to Marina Silva, Brazil's environment minister 🔗 www.context.news/nature/q-and...

In the Nomzamo Agri-Village in South Africa's coal belt, solar lamps illuminate the settlement. Coal remains a key part of daily life, but residents are increasingly using solar bricks to power lights and cellphones. ✍️ Kim Harrisberg reports 🔗 www.context.news/just-transit...

Nigerian director Sarah Kwaji's debut film, "Out in the Darkness," highlights postnatal depression. With limited mental health services and deep-rooted stigma, many mothers in Nigeria face challenges getting support. ✍️ Bukola Adebayo reports 🔗 www.context.news/socioeconomi...

"Brazil’s Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) launching at COP30 could be a game-changer." ✍️ Kirsten Schuijt, Director General of WWF International, writes for Context. 🔗 www.context.news/nature/opini...

Federal spending on immigration enforcement is surging under President Trump. The latest bill boosts ICE funding to levels rivaling the military budgets of major nations. ✍️ David Sherfinski reports. 🔗 www.context.news/money-power-...

Recent changes to U.S. H-1B visa rules, including a proposed $100,000 fee, are creating uncertainty for Indian students seeking education and careers in America. Many are now reconsidering their plans. ✍️ Annie Banerji reports 🔗 www.context.news/money-power-...

AI and smart devices are revolutionising Bangladesh's garment factories, boosting efficiency and tracking output in real time. But as profits rise, workers are worried. ✍️ Md. Tahmid Zami reports 🔗 www.context.news/socioeconomi...

"As anti-rights groups prosper, we must use this time of crisis to imagine a new system to support the world’s women and girls." ✍️ Maliha Khan, CEO of Women Deliver, writes for Context. 🔗 www.context.news/socioeconomi...

"Ahead of COP30, the message is clear - we must value ecosystems properly and design infrastructure so that it works with nature." ✍️ Erik Berglöf, Chief Economist at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank , writes for Context. 🔗 www.context.news/climate-risk...

As U.S. climate action stalls, cities like Austin are stepping up. Local leaders look to COP30 in Brazil for new ideas and partnerships to cut emissions, protect communities, and drive climate progress. ✍️ Carey L. Biron reports 🔗 www.context.news/just-transit...

AGOA's uncertain future threatens African exporters. Nigeria calls for long-term reform to boost investment in strategic sectors like minerals, energy & tech. ✍️ Bukola Adebayo reports 🔗 www.context.news/money-power-...