Opinion Pieces

June 25, 2020
While China’s response to the re-emergence of COVID-19 in Beijing has been a success, it is hard to imagine its strategy being applicable in other countries.… Read More

June 24, 2020
On June 11, Beijing reported a new outbreak of coronavirus after 56 days of “zero new cases”. After the infections were confirmed, the government swung into action.… Read More

June 12, 2020
COVID-19 has exposed the ills and virtues of local communities, national systems, and global regimes when it comes to food.… Read More

June 8, 2020
COVID-19 will unquestionably delay achievement of the SDGs, the latest global attempt to improve the quality of life of billions of people around the world by 2030.… Read More

May 21, 2020
COVID-19’s origin has become a political issue, but this should not prevent governments from learning from China’s response to the crisis.… Read More

May 19, 2020
How and where the novel coronavirus originated has now become a highly debated political issue. But this should not preclude learning from the good practices of countries that are emerging from the global public health crisis.… Read More

May 11, 2020
Megatrends are reshaping the world as we know it. Urbanisation, demographic and social change, resource scarcity and pollution, climate change, mass migration, technological breakthroughs, globalisation, and shifts in global economic and political power are some of the forces that are impacting the lives of billions of people due to their ‘global reach, broad scope and fundamental and dramatic impact.’
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May 4, 2020
The Covid-19 crisis is drawing attention to respiratory health, and in cities with severe air pollution, people may be more vulnerable to the virus. While the world is focused on crisis mitigation, it is important not to lose sight of recurring challenges such as air pollution and environmental degradation.
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