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How is Indian Civil Society Contributing to a Greater WE?
Written by Anuja Upadhyay
Although globalization in India has many positive effects such as greater flows of information and communications across the globe, and huge amounts of foreign investment, it does come with its own set of woes. Ever since India first opened its doors to liberalization in the 1990, increased competition between foreign […]
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Walking the Walk: Christie Walk’s bold strides towards urban sustainability
Written by Erin Riddell
“Cities are our most magnificent creations, but are essentially physical, built expressions of the society which creates them and, like all societies, they require constant maintenance to operate. Life is about maintenance and sustainability is nothing if it’s not about life.” – Paul Downton, Christie Walk We all know that […]
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Democracy, Climate Change and Venezuela
Written by Kira Kariakin
The article by Ulrike Reinhard, Democracy’s Green Challenge, puts forword the premise that democracy has failed to tackle the pressing problems of climate change and that maybe – since climate change can almost be qualified as a “war” situation – the solution lies in a more authoritarian approach. This just […]
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Ten Years since 9/11 – Re-shaping my Worldview
Written by Maria Farooq
Ten years have elapsed since 9/11. When I think back, a series of flashbacks reels before my eyes. But regardless of the events and incidents that have occurred in the wake of this condemnable act, one question always intrigues me: Is religion, as propagated, so poisonous and dangerous a concept […]
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#fc_org interview with Birgitta Jonsdottir
Written by Ole Wintermann
Update 2nd of October (Google news about Open Gov Camp last Friday): #fc_org RT @anked:68 articles about #opengov camp in Berlin :-) most about inspiring speech of @birgittaj http://t.co/IpLHYkGS #ogc11 @gov20 Since three year we are supporting the Open Gov Camp in Berlin. Open Government is from our point of view one […]
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From victims to villains: Asylum seeker policy in the aftermath of 9/11
Written by Dominika Ricardi
Like many other Australians, my first reaction to the news of the attack on September 11, 2001 was shock, empathy, and uncertainty over what the future might hold. Suddenly, for the first time, the idea that Australia could very well become a terrorist target entered my mind, considering our close […]
