Author: Fsi Team
29 Apr The Need for Green Infrastructure to Combat Air Pollution
With the global population expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, urban areas are projected to continue growing, thereby putting increased pressure on existing infrastructure and exacerbating environmental challenges. A recent report from UNEP highlights that infrastructure is responsible for 79 percent of all greenhouse...
28 Apr From Conflict to Capability: Lifelong Learning for Job Security in Vulnerable Regions
In regions emerging from conflict or economic instability, rebuilding stable employment is a significant challenge. Political uncertainty, damaged infrastructure, and complex regulatory environments often disrupt access to quality education and undermine job security, delaying efforts to build a resilient workforce.For example, in the two years...
08 Apr AI for the Planet: How Artificial Intelligence is Affecting the Environment
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often heralded as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize industries, enhance productivity, and solve complex global challenges. However, amidst its rise, there’s a growing concern about AI’s environmental impact—an aspect of the technology that is too often overlooked. While...
06 Apr AI for Human Rights: Bridging the Gap and Innovating Towards Zero Harm
Human rights refer to the basic rights and freedoms every person should have, regardless of their race, gender, religion, or other traits. These rights include things like equality, freedom, and protection from harm. In an increasingly interconnected world, the need for effective human rights monitoring...
04 Apr Insights from Regional Pilots: Can Universal Basic Income Reduce Poverty?
Poverty remains one of the most pressing global challenges, affecting millions of individuals and hindering socio-economic development worldwide. As of 2024, 8.5% of the global population lives in extreme poverty, subsisting on less than $2.15 per day. This pervasive issue not only deprives individuals of...
04 Apr Circular Economy in Packaging: Addressing Plastics in Reverse Value Chains for Sustainability
Plastic pollution has emerged as a critical environmental challenge, with the packaging industry being a significant contributor to the growing crisis. Around 40% of global plastic waste comes from packaging, harming marine life through ingestion and entanglement, disrupting ecosystems, and introducing microplastics into the food...
03 Apr Understanding E-Waste: Why Is It a Growing Global Concern and How Do We Reduce It?
In today’s digital age, electronic devices are an essential part of our daily lives. From smartphones to laptops, televisions, and even household appliances, technology has been seamlessly integrated into nearly every aspect of our routines. However, this rise in electronic consumption has led to a...
02 Apr The Need for Policies That Are Shaping a Greener Future
As the world faces the undeniable impacts of climate change, environmental degradation, and resource depletion, implementing policies prioritizing sustainability and green initiatives has become more urgent. In 2021, 33% of deaths due to air pollution occurred in South Asia. The need for environmentally friendly plans...
01 Apr Best Practices in Human Rights: Successful Approaches to Protecting Marginalized Communities
Protecting the rights of marginalized communities is one of the most critical challenges today. From racial minorities and refugees to LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities, these groups often face systemic discrimination and denial of basic rights. However, several organizations and initiatives have adopted successful...