Ethiopia’s lowlands spread in a clockwise crescent around its central highland plateaus. Orange sediment from the volcanic Dinkali depression stretches into scrubland surrounded by flat-topped hills before giving way to greener regions in the south. Beginning in the northern Afar region, spreading west

Biodiversity—the complex, dynamic, and incredible variability of living organisms on planet Earth—is a vital component of our ecosystem. Today, there are over eight million species of plants and animals in the world in addition to diverse ecosystems that host them, ranging from coral reefs to freshwater

Imagine being a farmer with limited usable land trying to feed a growing family of 45. That was the daily pressure weighing on Haji, an 80-year-old farmer in Afghanistan. He says his problem was not insufficient land, but his inability to level it so that it could be used for planting. “I was using traditional

Water supply should be for all. How can digital solutions help to increase access for vulnerable populations? Water—its availability, delivery, and safety—is a fundamental challenge in the developing world. In particular, countries with poor infrastructure, lack of revenue, weak safeguarding of

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted health systems worldwide, illustrating the need for stronger public health preparedness. Much like Ebola in 2014-2016, the lack of protocols, preparedness, and planning has become apparent, but this time it has been most notable in high income countries in Asia,

At a time when proper handwashing with soap and water is more important than ever to fight the spread of COVID-19, we are reminded of the scarcity of water for 2.7 billion people across the world. This scarcity is exacerbated by the impacts of climate change on water—the theme for this year’s World