Realization of South Korea’s Gender Inequality When I was 15, I was a normal female student in Korean middle school. The only special thing about me that was different from others was that I went to a girl’s middle school in south Korea. As I was separated from all malesContinue Reading
The Global Housing Crisis Housing is a fundamental human need and a recognized human right under international law. Yet, access to affordable, adequate, and secure housing is increasingly out of reach for millions. The global housing crisis is not simply a matter of insufficient supply but reflects deep-rooted structural inequalities.Continue Reading
Data-Driven Solutions to Environmental Challenges: Predicting and Managing Pollution with Machine Learning Data science is playing an increasingly vital role in tackling complex environmental challenges, particularly in urban settings where pollution and resource management are major concerns. One especially promising area is the use of machine learning to predict airContinue Reading
Safe drinking water is a human right, yet millions of people drink water unknowably contaminated with dangerous substances. With the prevalence of toxic tap water, questions about the water governance and the capacity of regulatory agencies to protect public health are critical. Excluded people, especially low-income communities and communities ofContinue Reading
Carbon Lock-in and the Limits of Green Growth The notion of “green growth”—economic growth that is environmentally sustainable—has become a cornerstone of global climate policy. Institutions like the World Bank, OECD, and UNDP promote climate-compatible development strategies that aim to reduce carbon emissions while sustaining economic expansion. However, this articleContinue Reading
