Peace & Democracy
South America / Conservation, Justice, Politics, Sustainable Development
12 Jun 2011
Law of Mother Earth sees Bolivia pilot new social and economic model based on protection of and respect for nature
Global / Justice, Positive Perspective, Spirit, World Goodwill
08 Jun 2011
In recent centuries, one of the most important concepts shaping humanity has been that of human progress. The idea of inevitable progress was accepted as so obviously true that for most people it was beyond doubt. Now however, many people are beginning to question the notion
Renewables can power the world
Global / Politics, Renewable Energy
08 Jun 2011
Almost 80% of the world‘s energy supply could be met by renewable energy in 2050, if governments implement the right policies, a new report shows.
06 May 2011
Melanie Strickland attends 6 Billion Ways, an event in London promoting local and global justice, and reflects on its aims
Global / Peace, Positive Perspective
06 May 2011
While politicians tackle the symptoms of an unsustainable economy, we need to call for a complete system change, argues Bruce Nixon
Global / Peace, Positive Perspective, World Goodwill
06 May 2011
The power of an idea whose time has come is amazing. One such idea is embodied in the word freedom, which has been so much in the forefront of our thoughts in recent weeks
Alternative vote would increase power of average UK voter, says new report
06 May 2011
Independent analysis from think-tank nef (the new economics foundation) shows that the alternative vote, or AV, would increase the power of the average voter
Global / Body & Mind, Peace, Spirit
06 May 2011
There’s growing evidence that practicing transcendental meditation may directly create peace in the world and some military authorities are quietly taking the idea seriously
South America / Conservation, Politics
15 Mar 2011
After a convincing third place in her first time standing for the Brazilian presidency, environmentalist Marina Silva offers hope for a sustainable future in Brazil
14 Mar 2011
A unique charity is helping children to set the foundations for a peaceful future in one of the most challenging conflict areas in the world
14 Mar 2011
The people of Ecuador’s Amazon region have achieved legal justice after an 18-year battle seeking damages for crude oil pollution
13 Jan 2011
Victory for ocean lovers and conservationists as Caribbean nation of Belize bans the destructive and controversial fishing practice of trawling
Europe, UK / Environment, Justice
20 Dec 2010
The government is getting ready for a huge sell-off of our national forests to private firms. Advocacy group, 38 Degrees is concerned that this will lead to forests being auctioned and fenced off
13 Dec 2010
India has established a court dedicated exclusively to environmental cases, after the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 was passed by its parliament
Roses of Peace Bloom in Nepal
07 Dec 2010
A 28 year-old peace activist in Nepal is bringing people in conflict areas together through the simple act of giving a rose to a stranger
Why Measuring Happiness Matters
06 Dec 2010
Nic Marks, of the News Economics Foundation proposes that the government's plans to measure wellbeing mark a significant step forward
Government to Measure Wellbeing
06 Dec 2010
The wellbeing of people in the UK is to be measured and the findings used to inform future government policy
Notes on Peace
01 Dec 2010
British Council Global Changemaker Zuhal Sultan sees her dream for a National Youth Orchestra of Iraq come to life
Pakistan’s First Youth Peace Festival
30 Nov 2010
Peace festival brings together young people from across Pakistan, empowering them to work towards peace
Positive Parliament
03 Mar 2010
Run by young people, the UK Youth Parliament provides a chance for those under 18 to use their voice in creative ways to bring about social change.