I’ve always been skeptical of family. In my younger years, bursting with teenage angst and all its misunderstood splendor, pledging unyielding fealty to a group of people I had no choice in choosing — a group of people decided through mere circumstance — felt a bit contrived.

On a dusty road in the rural outskirts of Zambia’s Western Province lies a small village by the name of Yuka. While tempting for the casual observer to define Yuka by its absences — running water, electricity, and reliable internet access — doing so is a lazy oversight; a gross materialistic over-simplification lacking nuance and sensitivity to complexity.

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the potential of distance education to address educational inequalities, especially in rural areas with limited resources, by improving access to quality teaching and diverse subjects, although effective implementation and overcoming technical challenges remain crucial for success.

The pandemic has forced a dramatic reimagining of education, pushing schools around the world to innovate away from traditional methods towards more student-centered, technology-enhanced learning, redefining the roles of teachers and parents, fostering collaboration, and challenging outdated assessment methods, ultimately presenting an opportunity to reshape the future of education into a more personal, relevant, and skill-based experience.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Palestinians to adopt new habits and follow strict government measures, leading to widespread satisfaction with the response, even as they face ongoing violations by Israeli forces, revealing a complex reality of public health coordination and socio-political tension.

Rays of sunshine tickle…

The global pandemic could be a transformative trigger event, reshaping our future through mindful awareness of scientific realities, diverse narratives, geopolitical influences, and emotional intelligence, ultimately fostering greater equity, sustainable growth, and compassion.

Ronnie reflects on the evolving impact of COVID-19 on his life, from initial indifference during extended travel breaks to deep concerns over his education, mental health, and the broader global crisis, ultimately finding solace in family, daily routines, and shared experiences of uncertainty and isolation.

A forced pause has brought unexpected peace and reflection, allowing for quieter mornings, deeper connections with neighbors, and a renewed appreciation for generosity and the simple blessings of health, family, and nature.

Elham shares an ent y ofhis Covid-19 diary with SusEd

Living in Ibiza, where tourism dominates the economy, the COVID-19 crisis has led to strict confinement and highlighted the island's dependence on globalized supply chains, prompting a need to invest in local agriculture, renewable energy, and circular economies, potentially transforming the crisis into an opportunity for sustainable innovation and climate change action.

Eva Ruiz shares her journey as an agent of change inspired by the Sustainability Education summit in Berlin, detailing her successful initiative to declare Cala d'Hort a smoke-free beach, combining regulation with education to reduce cigarette pollution and promote environmental awareness.

Will the universality of the pandemic experience shift individual and collective consciousness and manifest as a change in systems? And is making and doing the new thinking?

Covid-19 presents unprecedented challenges for political leaders, requiring them to balance public health needs with economic impacts, limit civil liberties judiciously, and potentially navigate the complexities of declaring a state of emergency, all while maintaining public trust and constitutional integrity.

What if there was an app that made managing your carbon footprint engaging and impactful by tracking lifestyle choices, connecting to global goals, and encouraging sustainable behaviors.

South Africa's leaders must seize the economic crisis brought by COVID-19 as an opportunity to rebuild the economy with bold and creative measures, moving beyond outdated orthodoxies to prioritize health, support vulnerable sectors, and invest in lasting infrastructure, ensuring a more resilient and equitable future.

The Covid-19 pandemic, exacerbated by ecological destruction and economic inequality, reveals the urgent need to end the exploitative relationship with nature and adopt a holistic, sustainable approach to address interconnected global crises.

A whole month marched by since I last wrote in this journal I’ve tried to start…