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Water scarcity and the need for reusing wastewater

Reclaimed water is becoming an attractive option for ensuring water security.

Making food safer and sustainable

Greater investments in science, technology and innovative practices can transform food systems, and ensure steady supplies, nutrition, and access

Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing

The increase in cancer rates globally has been linked to prolonged exposure to environmental contaminants.

Could Australia’s economy survive Trump’s position on China?

On rules of international trade, Canberra is more aligned with Beijing than Washington, so how could the next US President impact the relationship?

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Everything you need to know about the Summit of the Future

Progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals has stagnated. This month’s summit aims to forge a new global consensus on how to secure our future.

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The big numbers India needs to hit 2047 target

Modi’s Independence Day speech focused on the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’, meaning developed India, by 2047. Achieving that would need an economic miracle.

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Young people want change so badly they might vote for anyone to get it

Young voters, angered by being left behind economically and politically, are voting for more extreme candidates in an attempt to be heard. What do they want?

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Is it too late to save France from the far-right?

An air of inevitability grips France after the first round of parliamentary elections, with the National Rally edging closer to controlling parliament.

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How the Indo-Pacific can beat the SDG cash crunch

The Indo-Pacific has much to lose as global events hinder international cooperation on sustainable development, but it also shows promising examples of success.

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Global crypto regulations focus at G20 summit

A paper proposing globally enforceable regulations for the crypto market is expected to be presented at the world’s premier economic meeting.

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Governments in the red

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Pakistan’s debt is a teetering house of cards

Pakistan faces a wave of problems on multiple fronts, but its growing debt can no longer be overlooked as inflation soars and foreign reserves crumble.

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Government debt: you’re a part of it. Is it a problem?

Eye-watering government debt makes for good headlines, but how much is too much is far less clear.

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China’s older people risk curtailing the prosperity they created

China’s economic and family planning policies of the 1970s ushered in a ‘golden age’ of growth. But as China ages, keeping it golden will be a challenge.

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Water scarcity and the need for reusing wastewater

Making food safer and sustainable

Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing

Could Australia’s economy survive Trump’s position on China?

Everything you need to know about the Summit of the Future

The big numbers India needs to hit 2047 target

Young people want change so badly they might vote for anyone to get it

Is it too late to save France from the far-right?

Global crypto regulations focus at G20 summit

Governments in the red

Pakistan’s debt is a teetering house of cards

Government debt: you’re a part of it. Is it a problem?

China’s older people risk curtailing the prosperity they created

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