The British legal system prides itself on the principle of impartiality, yet cases involving self-represented litigants against legally supported claimants often reveal stark imbalances. The case of Diana Parkes v. Arkbound Foundation, heard at Bristol County Court is a pertinent example, exposing critical flaws in judicial decision-making, the treatment of self-represented defendants, and the broader implications of financial disparity in access to justice.
In a world facing unprecedented social and environmental crises, the way we think about the economy needs to evolve. Our Economy: A Collection of Pieces Reimagining the Economy, published by the Arkbound Foundation, brings together diverse perspectives that challenge conventional economic thinking and propose bold, transformative alternatives. This book is not just an analysis of where our current system falls short—it is a vision for a future where the economy serves people and the planet, rather than the other way around.
Education is the birthright of every child around the world. It is often hailed as a cornerstone of societal development by equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive and in today’s world it also plays a pivotal role in achieving global sustainability. In this blog, I shall delve into the importance of integrating the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into education and how this can lead to a brighter and more sustainable future for all.
The issue of climate change has long plagued the global community, exacerbated by natural disasters, and posing existential threats to vulnerable nations. In response to this pressing concern, the Loss and Damage Fund has emerged as a beacon of hope, aiming to support the most affected countries.
Arthur Koestler [1905 – 1983] made a major impact by shining a light on the need of fair, humane conditions for people in detention. He published harrowing accounts of his own imprisonments at the beginning of WW2 and lobbied against capital punishment, which was still legal in the UK at the time. In 1962, he personally initiated and sponsored the Arthur Koestler Award.
Disability is diverse and subjective. Many people develop long-term health conditions, and when that happens, two things occur: firstly, everything becomes intensely medical, to ‘cure’ or ‘manage’ the condition. Secondly, there’s no handbook for becoming or identifying as disabled. Sometimes there may be a cognitive dissonance regarding what condition a person lives with and an acceptance of that as disabling.
With on-going environmental destruction around the world and insufficient action being done to tackle climate change, the question arises: why is humanity seemingly bent on making the planet uninhabitable?
It’s bin day and you’ve done your job: carefully separating the plastics from paper, paper from cardboard, cardboard from glass, and food waste from everything else. By the evening the streets are cleared and your recycling is out of sight and mind. But where has it gone?
Living in the Middle East, we are lucky enough to enjoy year-round sunshine and beautiful beaches where we can easily explore the underwater world and the coral reefs scattered across the coast. Unfortunately, coral reefs around the world are dying due to damaging activities such as coral mining, pollution, overfishing and climate change – to name just a few issues.
This week, we interviewed Dr. Morgan Phillips, co-director of the Glacier Trust, an NGO that enables climate change adaptation in Nepal. Morgan is author of the upcoming book Great Adaptations.