49 articles published in 2025.
Introduction Anticipating a move by UNFCCC Parties and non-party participants to highlight cooperation and to seek consensus to mitigate and adapt to climate change at COP30, I was eager to attend this COP. The location of Belem, Brazil,…
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is the most powerful body in the international system, mandated to maintain global peace and security, promote cooperation among states, and uphold international law and human rights. Its authority derives from its…
Institutions both reflect and reinforce sociopolitical divisions, shaping and being shaped by the identities that engage with them. This study examines how institutional structures operate as vectors for conflict by embedding in-group biases, conceptualized as ethno-nepotism or extended…
Kaduna State in northern Nigeria has experienced recurrent Lassa fever outbreaks, with rising morbidity and mortality over the past five years. Contributing factors include open drying of grains, storage in non-rat-proof containers, poor sanitation, rodent consumption, low health…
This study examines the use of international arbitration in resolving construction disputes within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), drawing on the author’s doctoral research. Using a qualitative approach based on document analysis and expert interviews, it assesses procedural…
This study critically examines the effectiveness of carbon-trading incentives in fostering a low-carbon economy in the dryland region of Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe. Employing a mixed-methods approach, it analyses policy frameworks, institutional arrangements, and empirical outcomes from recent carbon…
Pediatric cancer survival has improved, while disparities persist. We examined the associations between demographic, socioeconomic, and geographical resident factors and overall pediatric cancer survival, identifying disparities among strata and highlighting groups that may be underserved or have poorer…
Faced with the worsening effects of climate change in West Africa, agroecology is emerging as a sustainable alternative to strengthen the resilience of agricultural systems. In Togo, where rainfed agriculture is the economic pillar, this transition remains unevenly…
ABSTRACT This study examines the interactions between the agroecological transition and the effectiveness of international climate finance mechanisms in Togo, within a context of high agricultural vulnerability to climate change. It begins with the observation that, despite…
ABSTRACT Since 2010, Pakistan has faced repeated and severe floods driven by heavy monsoon rains, melting snow, cyclones, and human-induced factors. These disasters caused extensive destruction across the country, displacing millions. Sindh province has been among the…
ABSTRACT This study analyzes the current limitations of territorial governance of climate finance in Togo and proposes an integrated investment model tailored to local contexts to strengthen agricultural resilience to climate change. Using a systemic approach that…
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) such as St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) face significant challenges to achieving SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) due to climate disasters, economic fragility, and limited agricultural capacity. Over recent years, SVG has endured…
Vision impairment remains a persistent public health challenge in Ethiopia. Despite national eye health strategies, implementation is uneven. This study examined how health policy influences ophthalmic care, focusing on barriers and global health implications. A cross-sectional mixed-methods survey…
Malaria transmission in Ethiopia’s highland urban zones is undergoing a resurgence driven by climate variability, urban growth, and ecological disturbance. Once considered low-risk due to its elevation, Addis Ababa has recently experienced increasing malaria cases, emphasizing the need…
Abstract: Urban malaria in Ethiopia’s highland regions is an emerging public health concern influenced by climate variability, human mobility, and ecological shifts. Although Addis Ababa was historically considered low-risk due to its elevation, recent trends indicate expanding…