From pandemics to floods: Inequality as a comorbidity

Similar to the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental disasters hit marginalized communities the hardest. Not just because they are more exposed to risk, but because of social vulnerabilities and inequalities that prevent them from responding to these events.

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Accountability for climate action in the era of Greta

Greta Thunberg—the 16-year-old girl who just one year ago started a global climate movement—has spoken loud and clear about demanding action against climate change’s devastating effects. It’s now time for the adults to act and hold our leaders accountable.

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Acting on climate while states fail to act

Brazil and the developing world are not the only culprits on climate change. The developed world too shares the blame for CO2 output. Unfortunately, the international system lacks the capacity to address these gaps. Is it time to reconsider activism and action that doesn’t depend on states?

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The price of normalizing gender violence

Violence against women is a pervasive reality in the Americas. While the state has a primary responsibility in providing protection to women, what role do regular citizens play in the normalization of gender violence?

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When courts go green

Are crimes against the environment crimes against humanity? The International Criminal Court thinks so. Now what?

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