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 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?

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.

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