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See more insightsMelting glaciers, rising urgency: Making mountains central to climate talks
With a third of Nepal's ice gone in 30 years, the Himalayas' rapid melting highlights why saving mountain regions is critical for global climate stability.
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View from the inside: global development, energy, equity and progress
We caught up with Kenneth from our Energy, Resources and Growth team to get his view on the biggest challenges in global development today.
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Data revolution: Transforming policy making with social media insights
A game changer for development policy? We explore how social media listening can complement traditional research methods and provide actionable insights for policy makers.
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How can we achieve progress in girls’ education? Why toilets alone aren’t enough…
Improving WASH facilities is a step in the right direction, but this needs to be coupled with knowledge-sharing and commitment.
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