ContextStoryboardPresident Donald Trump 2.0: What's next for the U.S.?Curated byContextRepublican Donald Trump returns to the White House on Jan. 20 with his party holding a majority in the U.S. Senate and narrow edge in the House of Representatives. Our experienced correspondents around the United States and further afield will examine how a Trump presidency will affect climate change, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ communities, immigration, socio-economic inclusion, and debates around Big Tech and AI. Here’s a round-up of our election coverage so far.
ContextStoryboardIndia votes: Stories from the world’s biggest electionCurated byContextFrom April 19 to June 1, 969 million Indians will vote to elect the next government in the world's biggest democratic exercise. Explore our in-depth coverage on crucial issues facing the nation, including record heatwaves, unemployment, the rise of AI, and socio-economic inequality through the lenses of climate change, technology, and inclusive economic growth.
ContextStoryboardHow safe is the UK's Rwanda plan?Curated byContextThe British parliament has passed a divisive law to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promising that flights will take off by July, but legal hurdles could yet hold up or delay the policy. The new legislation, approved by lawmakers on Tuesday, is expected to receive royal assent from King Charles later this week and then will become law. Sunak promised the first flight carrying asylum seekers to Rwanda will leave in 10-12 weeks. What are the risks?
ContextStoryboardCOP28: How is climate change affecting people's health?Curated byContextConcern is growing about the effects of climate change on human health - from air pollution to disease outbreaks linked to extreme weather such as floods, prompting the COP28 climate summit in Dubai to hold its first Health Day.
ContextStoryboardCOP28: What’s ahead for climate change action?Curated byContextThe annual U.N. climate change summit, hosted in the United Arab Emirates Nov. 30 to Dec. 13, faces some big questions. Our global team of correspondents and our reporting team on the ground in Dubai are seeking out answers to those questions and many more – both during COP28 and beyond it.
ContextStoryboardGrowing Green: India's farmers grapple with a just transition in agricultureCurated byContextIndia's millions of small-scale farmers face rising pressure from climate change, which is hurting harvests and fuelling debt. Done right, potential solutions like natural farming could make them more resilient while reducing emissions. Context's new series, Growing Green, explores the path to a just transition.
ContextStoryboardRerooted: How can we protect foods we love as climate impacts hit?Curated byContextThe world’s diet runs on a small variety of crops, but those crops are under growing pressure from climate change. To understand the future of food in a world of growing populations living with the worsening effects of climate change, we travelled across continents and countries and spoke with farmers, local communities, policymakers, researchers, and scientists about the challenges on the ground – and the solutions they’re looking for to keep the foods we love to eat coming.
ContextStoryboardInternational Safe Abortion Day: Abortion restrictions around the worldCurated byContextIn the past year, from the United States to Poland, obstacles have been placed on abortion access as conservative lawmakers tighten restrictions on terminations. Reproductive rights campaigners say legislation that bans or severely restricts abortion does not stop women getting terminations, instead forcing some to get backstreet abortions that can be unsafe and sometimes deadly. On International Safe Abortion Day, we take a look at abortion restrictions around the world.
ContextStoryboardWhat you need to know about the Africa Climate Summit 2023Curated byContextAt Africa's first-ever climate summit in Nairobi this week, government and U.N. leaders sought to promote the continent as a source of solutions to the world's global warming challenge, rooted in its rich natural resources from sunshine to forests. Here are some of the key topics and sticking points to be discussed.
ContextStoryboardIt's been two years since the Taliban seized Afghanistan - what has changed?Curated byContextWhen the Taliban seized Afghanistan two years ago, the hardline Islamist movement promised it had changed in the two decades since it ran one of the world's most repressive governments. But the administration has re-introduced many of the harsh restrictions on girls and women from their draconian 1996-2001 rule. It has excluded girls from high schools, and barred women from universities and most jobs. Here is a collection of Context's reporting on Afghanistan.
ContextStoryboardEverything you need to know about the Amazon Summit in BelémCurated byContextThe leaders of Amazon nations including Brazil, Colombia and Peru have gathered in the Brazilian city of Belém this week for a summit on protecting the rainforest. Convened by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the leaders discussed the best ways to conserve the rainforest, promote its sustainable use, stem biodiversity loss and attract funding. Here's what went down.
ContextStoryboardA burning issue: How to prevent wildfires in a warming worldCurated byContextIn many parts of the world - from the holiday islands of Greece to the more temperate forests of Canada - wildfires are becoming more frequent and severe as the Earth's climate heats up, creating the conditions for fires to take hold and spread out of control. With the danger becoming more acute, experts are urging governments to shift from managing wildfires to preventing them, in a bid to keep us all safer.
ContextStoryboardRoe v. Wade, a year onCurated byContextA year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that had legalized abortion nationwide. Here's what the landscape of reproductive rights has been like since then – from the United States to Poland.
ContextStoryboardIs it the end of insurance in the U.S.?Curated byContextAs climate change fuels growing losses from disasters such as wildfires, floods and storms in the United States, access to insurance protection against those threats is becoming increasingly unaffordable – and in some cases unavailable.
ContextStoryboardEurope's asylum paradoxCurated byContextWhen Russian tanks rolled across the Ukrainian border in February of last year, a wave of sympathy and solidarity rippled across Europe. The European Union, for the first time, implemented its Temporary Protection Directive, a mechanism under which Ukrainians have the right to work, and access to housing, education, healthcare and welfare. But, for refugees from Syria, Afghanistan and elsewhere, things are very different.
ContextStoryboardWhat happens when nurses leave their home country to work in the UK?Curated byContextOn International Nurses Day, what happens when nurses leave their home country to work in the UK? Nigeria and the Philippines are two of the top three sources of foreign nurses in Britain. But as poor pay drives Nigerian and Filipino nurses to work in the UK, it's leaving their own hospitals on the brink.
ContextStoryboardWhat does the future of green jobs look like?Curated byContextOn International Workers Day, we’re asking the question: what does the future of green jobs look like? Globally, the numbers look impressive. But what exactly are these new roles, where will they be located, and how can we make sure workers aren’t left behind? Here's a look at some green jobs from around the world.
ContextStoryboardEarth Day: Extinction Rebellion tries out a peaceful strategy – will it work?Curated byContextExtinction Rebellion has been exploring a potential shift away from their disruptive tactics, but how long will it last? Starting on Friday, instead of blocking roads, throwing paint and smashing windows, about 30,000 people have signed up for four days of family-friendly rallies and marches at “The Big One” Earth Day protests in London. But if the government fails to meet its demands, the group said they would "step up" civil disobedience in "new and inventive ways".
ContextStoryboardLab-grown: The future of food?Curated byContextItaly is moving to ban lab-grown food to protect its culinary heritage – but in countries like the U.S. and Israel, lab-grown foods are edging closer to becoming a mainstream product. Here's a look into the burgeoning lab-grown industry that’s challenging the way we think about food.
ContextStoryboardIndia is now the most populous country in the world. What next?Curated byContextIndia has overtaken China and is now the most populous country in the world. But what does this mean for the country's working women, data and surveillance and just transition?
ContextStoryboardUN Water Conference: Can we ensure water security in the face of climate change?Curated byContextWater security is eroding around the world as climate change and nature loss disrupt rainfall and melt glaciers. As the U.N. Water Conference kicks off this week, what does water security look like around the world, and what can be done to prevent future problems?
ContextStoryboardThe Iraq War: 20 years onCurated byContext20 years ago, the U.S. invaded Iraq. The invasion was meant to topple a dictator who had inflicted reckless wars and economic misery on his fellow Iraqis, and then to usher in a thriving democracy. Instead, the country faced years of upheaval and chaos. Our Middle East correspondent Nazih Osseiran visited the country recently to see how it has fared in the aftermath of the invasion.
ContextStoryboardHow are young people in Iraq building a future after 20 years of conflict?Curated byContextAs Iraq marks 20 years since the United States invaded, many young people want to build a brighter future after years of conflict and chaos. Here are their stories.
ContextStoryboardHow are women being impacted by climate change?Curated byContextWomen are more likely than men to be affected by climate change, UN figures indicate. From India to Bangladesh, here's a look into how women are being impacted by climate change and the clean energy shift.
ContextStoryboardHow close are we to achieving gender equality?Curated byContextDespite some progress, not a single country has achieved full gender equality, according to the U.N. From politics to abortion access, here's a look into the rights and socioeconomic inclusion of women around the world.
ContextStoryboardHow Brazil and Colombia are fighting deforestation with sustainable businessCurated byContextCan sustainable businesses help turn over a new leaf in the Amazon? As Colombia continues to grapple with deforestation and drug trafficking, there's growing interest in green businesses to help combat these issues. Meanwhile, in Brazil's Amazon, Pará has ambitious plans to use its natural resources to build a sustainable local economy.
ContextStoryboardUkraine war anniversary: One year onCurated byContextAs Ukraine marks one year since Russian troops invaded on February 24, 2022, millions of lives have been shattered. Many have lost their loved ones, homes or livelihoods. Refugees who fled the war are struggling to rebuild their lives, while the world's poor are reeling from cost-of-living crises largely driven by the conflict. On the first anniversary of the Ukraine war, here are our stories on the impact.
ContextStoryboardAbortion curbs around the worldCurated byContextIn the past year, obstacles have been placed on abortion access as conservative lawmakers tighten restrictions on terminations. Reproductive rights campaigners say legislation that bans or severely restricts abortion does not stop women getting terminations, instead forcing some to get backstreet abortions that can be unsafe and sometimes deadly. Here's what abortion restrictions look like around the world.
ContextStoryboardThis is what it’s like to live in one of India’s coal mining hubsCurated byContextIndia is slowly switching away from climate-heating coal to renewable energy. The nation is a major producer and consumer of coal, but has pledged to reach net-zero climate-heating emissions by 2070. How will communities in coal-mining areas that are dependent on the industry for their livelihoods be affected?
ContextStoryboardWhat do digital IDs mean for privacy around the world?Curated byContextIn Indian Kashmir, unique family identity cards to access welfare benefits have raised concerns about surveillance and exclusion of marginalised groups. Meanwhile, Malawi is registering 8.4 million under-16s, but with no data protection law there is concern about privacy and surveillance. All around the world, digital IDs are changing the lives of ordinary people. Here’s how.
