https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=vulnerability&parent=governanceVulnerability RSS feeds.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:14:43 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/cop30-indigenous-people-demand-protection-for-forests/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/cop30-indigenous-people-demand-protection-for-forests/Extractive industries threaten millions of hectares of forest—and the indigenous communities who live there. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:10 GMT+0000Aleida Ruedahttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/pandemic-threat-isnt-just-the-virus-its-inequality/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/pandemic-threat-isnt-just-the-virus-its-inequality/Science can stop outbreaks, but equity is needed to prevent pandemics, writes political scientist Matthew M. Kavanagh. Wed, 5 Nov 2025 11:31:54 GMT+0000Matthew M. Kavanaghhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/climate-smart-housing-design-helps-cities-beat-the-heat/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/climate-smart-housing-design-helps-cities-beat-the-heat/Architecture experts find low-cost solutions for comfort in our warming climate. Tue, 7 Oct 2025 12:58:11 GMT+0000Luiz Felipe Fernandeshttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/as-glaciers-disappear-we-must-act-now-on-black-carbon/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/as-glaciers-disappear-we-must-act-now-on-black-carbon/Reducing black carbon emissions is key to preserving glaciers and their life-supporting benefits, writes Pema Gyamtsho, head of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:46:37 GMT+0000Pema Gyamtshohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/tidal-flooding-on-indian-lake-demands-lasting-solutions/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/tidal-flooding-on-indian-lake-demands-lasting-solutions/Communities on the banks of India’s Vembanad Lake face an uncertain future as ocean surges and flooding worsen with climate change. Wed, 9 Apr 2025 05:17:50 GMT+0000K.S. Harikrishnanhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/indigenous-people-with-hiv-invisible-in-latin-america/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/indigenous-people-with-hiv-invisible-in-latin-america/Indigenous communities in Latin America say they are missing out on life-saving HIV drugs due to a lack of representation. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:33:47 GMT+0000Esther Nakkazihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/climate-scientists-sound-alarm-over-asias-rising-seas/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/climate-scientists-sound-alarm-over-asias-rising-seas/Scientists say the unprecedented warming of the Indo-Pacific oceans calls for urgent, collective action. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 01:14:22 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/pet-dogs-to-the-rescue-amid-philippines-earthquake-risk/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/pet-dogs-to-the-rescue-amid-philippines-earthquake-risk/A charity in the Philippines is training pet dogs and their owners to act as disaster responders. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:01:30 GMT+0000Harvey Sapigaohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/brazil-bill-equates-late-abortion-with-homicide/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/brazil-bill-equates-late-abortion-with-homicide/Urgent bill makes abortion a crime after 22 weeks of gestation. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:12:18 GMT+0000Washington Castilhoshttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/climate-change-widening-asias-education-gap/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/climate-change-widening-asias-education-gap/Extreme weather, triggered by climate change, is forcing repeated school closures in South and South-East Asia. Wed, 5 Jun 2024 03:46:13 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/investing-in-assistive-tech-is-a-smart-choice-for-govts/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/investing-in-assistive-tech-is-a-smart-choice-for-govts/Investing in assistive technology in low-income countries can yield significant returns – and transform lives. Tue, 4 Jun 2024 04:49:54 GMT+0000Pascal Bijleveld, Bernard Chiirahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/infants-at-higher-risk-in-flood-prone-areas-of-bangladesh/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/infants-at-higher-risk-in-flood-prone-areas-of-bangladesh/Study shows that living in flood-prone areas in Bangladesh comes with a high risk for young children. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 02:01:49 GMT+0000Claudia Caruanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/global-goals-going-into-reverse---report/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/global-goals-going-into-reverse---report/Situation is deteriorating. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 02:44:14 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/ugandas-anti-gay-law-sparks-global-concerns-over-health-access/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/ugandas-anti-gay-law-sparks-global-concerns-over-health-access/Law violates human rights and undermines public health efforts, say opponents. Tue, 6 Jun 2023 12:37:28 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/put-asias-children-at-centre-of-climate-action-unicef/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/put-asias-children-at-centre-of-climate-action-unicef/Involve young people in climate actions and policy as they are impacted heavily, say experts. Fri, 2 Jun 2023 12:35:06 GMT+0000Melanie Sisonhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/maldives-man-made-islands-offer-answer-to-sea-level-rise/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/maldives-man-made-islands-offer-answer-to-sea-level-rise/Building new islands and raising the height of existing ones can help fight sea-level rise, say scientists. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:02:21 GMT+0000Athar Parvaizhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/flood-hit-pakistan-faces-spread-of-infectious-diseases/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/flood-hit-pakistan-faces-spread-of-infectious-diseases/Diseases stalk Pakistan after floods affect 33 million people and cripple health delivery systems. Thu, 8 Sep 2022 03:21:37 GMT+0000Zofeen Ebrahimhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/violence-unsafe-water-worlds-biggest-risks-survey/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/violence-unsafe-water-worlds-biggest-risks-survey/Global study of risk perception finds one in three people worldwide feel less safe than they did five years ago Mon, 1 Aug 2022 02:00:12 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/ethiopia-drought-drives-deadly-child-hunger/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/ethiopia-drought-drives-deadly-child-hunger/Africa Science Focus travels to Dubti Hospital in northern Ethiopia, where child malnutrition cases are rising by 30% a month. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:33:36 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/asias-coastal-cities-sinking-faster-than-sea-level-rise/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/asias-coastal-cities-sinking-faster-than-sea-level-rise/Several of Asia’s major coastal cities are subsiding faster than sea level-rise, says study. Mon, 25 Apr 2022 01:50:59 GMT+0000Purple Romero