Second-hand fashion: the green alternative to fast fashion?
Second-hand fashion is booming The fashion industry, particularly the fast fashion sector, has long been criticized for its significant environmental impact. This sector, characterized by rapid and cheap production of clothing in response to fleeting trends, is responsible for various forms of pollution, from water contamination to greenhouse gas emissions, and massive textile waste production […]
The Problematic Management of Corpses in Cameroon During the COVID-19 Crisis
By: Jade Payan, Project Manager for Econogy Project Translated by: Noemi Amelynck, Head of Research for Econogy Project It is certain that the measures and protocols adopted to combat the spread of COVID-19 have provoked a reaction from the Cameroonian population as they became unsure on whether they would be able to continue the practice […]
The Combination of Traditional and Conventional Medicine in the Fight Against COVID-19 in Cameroon
By: Jade Payan, Project Manager for Econogy Project Translated by: Noemi Amelynck, Head of Research for Econogy Project The measures and protocols implemented to combat the spread of COVID-19, which often have adopted international recommendations, have provoked an anxious reaction from the Cameroonian population in their ability to continue the practice of their traditions and […]
Remote working: a not-so-good ecological idea?
By: Alexandre Neviaski, Research Leader for the Sociology of Law Translated by: Noemi Amelynck, Head of Research While the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly harmed humanity on many levels, like any disaster, it has also been a catalyst for many revolutions. The lockdowns introduced in most countries have forced companies to rethink their working policies. After […]
Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery and the Challenging Scenario for Sustainable Development in Bolivia
By: Carla Suárez, Research Leader for the Andes Region Bolivia has been largely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic both economically and environmentally. The South American nation had already been struggling with climate disasters prior to the start of the pandemic. Bolivia’s territory stretches from the top of the Andes mountain range to the depth of […]
Chile’s Political Shift: Consequences for the Mining Industry?
By: Noemi Amelynck, Head of Research On December 19th, 2021, left-wing candidate, Gabriel Boric, won the Chilean presidential elections with around 55% of the vote. Boric’s vision and pledge for Chile is to reverse the neoliberal system which has dominated the country since Pinochet’s dictatorship. The model prioritizes free market policies and the privatization of […]
Post-COVID-19 recovery in the EU: A green revolution in the making?
By: Janina Szwedo, Research Leader for EU Finance The European Union is set to become the global largest green bond issuer within five years as a result of the post-pandemic recovery programme. Although the EU is already a pioneer of green finance, the pledge to issue over €250 billion worth of green bonds in the […]
Reconciling Economics with Social Development: The ESG Trend
By: Paakhi Bhatnagar, Research Leader for Russia and Central Asia for Econogy Project In the early 1970s, Milton Friedman hailed the capitalist, market economy as the primary driving factor for economic growth. Repudiating the Keynesian claim for a ‘big government’ and social spending, Friedman placed his faith on the market forces to raise demand and […]
The principle of non-regression: a principle of the future in environmental matters?
By: Pierre David, Research Leader for French Environmental Law for Econogy Project Translated by: Noemi Amelynck, Head of Research for Econogy Project Promoters of the so-called principle of non-regression in environmental matters believe that it “would benefit from being elevated to a constitutional rank”.[1] Inspired by the theory of human rights, non-regression is “a principle […]
COVID-19: catalyst for a new approach to the human-nature relationship
By: Alexandre Neviaski, Research Leader for Sociology of Law It has almost been two years since the first case of the coronavirus was detected, yet the mystery surrounding its emergence continues to persist. While for some scientists the pandemic is due to a laboratory experiment, most scientists agree on the hypothesis that it is most […]
