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How the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Could Reshape Global ESG Ambitions

The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) has emerged as a sweeping legislative proposal that could redefine how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are integrated

The European Union’s Climate Law could create necessary precedent in sustainability

Portugal’s environment minister announced in January this year that the country would utilize its six-month presidency of the EU to finalize the bloc’s proposed climate law. Th

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on environmental migrants

As far back as 1990, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reported that migration would be the single greatest impact of climate change. As per a report by the IPCC

Gender discrimination litigations are shedding light on the continuing problem of workplace bias

In most jurisdictions, gender discrimination at the workplace is prohibited by law. However, from hiring policies and promotions, to compensation offered, many companies treat wome

The role of impartial reporting in upholding democratic processes

According to Freedom House, political rights and civil liberties have seen a decline in democracies in general. According to their Freedom in the World 2021 Report, India, among th

The right to repair movement could have a significant impact on global emissions reduction

Many manufacturers use planned obsolescence so that products fail prematurely and are short-lived, thereby forcing consumers to purchase replacements at more frequent intervals. In

The integration of healthcare and VR

Virtual reality (VR) has largely been associated with the field of entertainment. However, scientists and particularly health experts have uncovered the benefits of VR in the healt

The increasing number of internet blackouts worldwide is cause for concern

While internet blackouts first found favor in situations of political unrest, over the years, the practice has expanded to restrict issues not involving large scale opposition or v

Preparing for the world’s next pandemic: lessons learned in 2020

Even as the world is reeling from the effects of COVID-19, the World Health Organization has urged world leaders to prepare for the next pandemic, by building up prevention capacit

Combating modern slavery in global value chains post-COVID

The presence of modern slavery in global value chains (GVCs) governed by multinational corporations (MNCs) is an accepted fact. It exists in all stages of the supply chain, with an

Preparing for the Mental Health Epidemic

The coronavirus pandemic has burdened the healthcare infrastructures of a number of countries and led to the death of millions of people worldwide. Social distancing norms and lock

Inclusive trade policies are integral to global poverty reduction and equity

Extreme worldwide poverty has seen a sharp decline coinciding with developing countries’ increased participation in trade. This has been linked to the increased number and qualit

Human rights concerns in international mega-sporting events

A report by the Guardian recently revealed that more than 6,500 migrant workers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh have died in Qatar in the period between 2011

Regulating AI algorithms and hate speech

Social media giants such as Facebook, Google and Twitter have been condemned repeatedly over their lax attitudes in curbing hate speech. More and more countries are facing the rise

Equal right to covid-19 vaccination for the global south: obstacles & the path ahead

The World Health Organization (WHO), in a study, found that low- and lower-middle-income countries were largely left out in the vaccination process. Further, rich nations have ‘h

Corporate Responsibility in Countries in Conflict

With businesses constantly expanding their operations to new countries, many are likely to find themselves based in high-risk countries or countries in conflict, either because the

Coronavirus has boosted the use of telehealth services

The coronavirus pandemic has burdened the healthcare infrastructures of a majority of the nations and led to the death of millions of people worldwide. Social distancing norms and

Colourwashing and inclusivity: making a case for more than sponsorship and commodified awareness

In a bid to stay relevant, many companies indulge in colourwashing in order to make their products and services appear appealing to customers. Colourwashing, in this context, is an

Australia’s News Media Bargaining Code: changing dominance structures in tech

The Australian Government passed the News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code on February 25, and it now awaits Royal Assent. The Amendment inserts a new Part IVB

BLM and CAA protests: The increasing use of facial recognition technology by governments against protesters

The beginning of 2020 witnessed the continuation of widespread protests against India’s new citizenship laws which proposed to exclude Muslims from its purview. Reports surfaced