Before and After the Flood
By Frank van Steenbergen According to many stories of the beginning of the world, water existed before creation. Genesis … Continued
Frank van Steenbergen & Femke van Woesik Language matters a lot. It is not only the words themselves but who controls their usage, who decides how to communicate, and whether to do this on equal terms. This control shapes the conversation, often leading to an uneven playing field where some voices are amplified while others are silenced. Those who steer language influence how ideas are framed and perceived, making certain concepts seem universally accepted or unavoidable. Nearly 30 years ago, Robert Chambers, in his work ‘Whose Reality Counts?’ highlighted this power dynamic and his insights remain powerful today. He argued that language plays a crucial role in shaping development outcomes. He contends that those in positions of power often dictate the terms and concepts used in development discourse. Imposed standards, such as "income poverty" or "employment," frequently fail to capture the complex realities on the ground. Chambers emphasized that this control over language often leads to policies that miss the… Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen According to many stories of the beginning of the world, water existed before creation. Genesis … Continued
By: Shubham Jain,Pratik Ranjan, & Ranjit Mohanty Forests hold a fundamental place in the traditional way of life for tribal … Continued
By Sukru Esin City life has unique challenges and delights – a vibrant atmosphere, diverse cultures, and bustling streets. Amidst … Continued
By Femke van Woesik, Redeat Daneil, and Meghna Mukherjee Hedges, integral to agricultural landscapes for centuries, were primarily planted as … Continued
By Sumendera and Shubham Jain In Madhya Pradesh, India, the Sanjha Manch serves as a pivotal gathering where government officials, … Continued
By Md. Saif Uddin, Lutfor Rahman and Frank van Steenbergen It is river but without water. Instead of water there … Continued
By Pratik Ranjan In the rural villages of Peterbar Block in Jharkhand, India, a significant problem persists due to limited … Continued
Frank van Steenbergen, Nizar Zaied and Femke van Woesik In the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), … Continued
Authors: Dr. Dung Duc Tran (Centre of Water Management and Climate Change, Vietnam), Prof. Mashfiqus Salehin (Institute of Water and … Continued
Ascetism became a mystical lifestyle in what is now Egypt, Syria and Turkey in the fourth century, giving rise to … Continued
By Iqra Khan, Arpan Mondal Despite innumerable interventions by the state and civil society, the shadow of paradox lingers on … Continued
By Pratik Ranjan Meet Manoj Murmu, a resident of Beldiha village in the Godda district of Jharkhand, India. He shares … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen In the Safran Mor Hananyo Monastery just outside Mardin in Tur Abdin (Southeast Turkey) – first … Continued
By Dhwani Lalai, Shivangi Anand, Ishan Agarwal, Chetan Agarwal, Manohar Pawar, Nishtha Relan (Foundation for Ecological Security) Over the past … Continued
By: Frank van Steenbergen and Anastasia Deligianni See this, hear this: roads full of fumes and dust from three wheelers, … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen Imagine the global hero of our time – the wizard at the ball, the brilliant dribbler, … Continued
By Ellie Yu, Gassimu Diallo, Miltiadis Vitsas and Anastasia Deligianni As our world grapples with the pressing need to combat … Continued
Foundation for Ecological Security (FES) team The Gond and other Indian tribes residing in villages initially followed traditional farming practices. … Continued
By Ellie Yu Road construction and transportation have a considerable environmental impact due to their extensive use of materials and … Continued
By Frank van Steenbergen and Karim Nawaz Postcard from Qila Abdulllah but it is with sad news. Qila Abdullah is … Continued