By Xavier Fernández-i-Marín, 'Ramon-y-Cajal' Fellow, Universitat de Barcelona
Christoph Knill, Full Professor of Empirical Theories of Politics, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Markus Hinterleitner, Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Political Institutions, Université de Lausanne
Yves Steinebach, Professor, University of Oslo
Countries worldwide have dramatically ramped up their climate policies over the past two decades. The number of climate measures has quadrupled since 2000, with some datasets showing a fifteen-fold increase.
Governments now deploy dozens of different policies simultaneously – carbon taxes, renewable energy subsidies, building codes, emissions standards, research funding, and more. They all work together, influence each other, and jointly affect emissions.
But when emissions drop (or don’t), how do we tell which policies…
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By Iwan Rhys Morus, Professor of History, Department of History & Welsh History, Aberystwyth University
Alexander Graham Bell was not the only person trying to invent the telephone. But 150 years ago, he won the race – just – and the rest is history.
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By Forus
When feminist leadership expands, democracy deepens. It becomes more accountable, inclusive, and participatory. Women’s civic participation is not about political correctness but about democratic survival.
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image At least two artillery-delivered white phosphorus munitions being airburst over a residential neighborhood in the town of Yohmor, in southern Lebanon, March 3, 2026. © Source Unknown/Rights Holder Please Contact (Beirut) – The Israeli military unlawfully used artillery-fired white phosphorus munitions over homes on March 3, 2026, in the southern Lebanese town of Yohmor, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch verified and geolocated seven images showing airburst white phosphorus munitions being deployed over a residential part of the town and…
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Australia Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, September 22, 2023. © 2023 Craig Ruttle/AP Photo (Sydney) – The Australian government should strengthen gender-focused approaches across all crisis responses, Human Rights Watch said today following International Women’s Day. The authorities should acknowledge that gender equality is essential to global peace, security, and justice by supporting women-led organizations and ensuring that women are meaningfully…
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By Amnesty International
New briefing highlights acts of humanity and solidarity gaining momentum in the face of attacks In the face of the global backlash against gender justice, and in the midst of the Epstein files scandal, an Amnesty International delegation led by Secretary General Agnès Callamard will call for more robust efforts to protect and advance the rights […] The post Global: Amnesty chief calls on states to step up resistance to attacks on gender justice and women’s rights at CSW70 appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Gabriel da Silva, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne
This rain would include acids but also likely many other pollutants harmful to humans and the environment. It may be worse than the term ‘acid rain’ conveys.
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By Benjamin Liu, Senior Lecturer in Commercial Law, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
A law review offers a chance to rethink whether NZ’s insolvent trading rules strike the right balance between creditor protection and business rescue.
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By John Blaxland, Professor, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University
Finding alternatives to the US would be expensive and time-consuming. But Australia can be a more confident, self-reliant leader in the region.
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By Ken Purnell, Professor of Education, CQUniversity Australia
This year, students at The King’s School in Sydney are starting lessons later on Wednesdays. The start of the usual day has been pushed back from 8.50am to 9.40am. This is to allow students to do self-directed learning at home or school before formal lessons begin.
While the school hopes the move will build independence, later school times also better complement teenagers’ sleep patterns.
Research…
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