Selected work
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‘We ask to be recognised’: small fishers claim €12bn EU fund favours big players
THE GUARDIAN — Jan. 21, 2025
The €6 billion European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund is benefiting big industry while failing to build the resilience of small producers on the frontline of climate change.
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Traditional weather forecasting is slow and expensive. AI could help.
GRIST — Jan. 6 2025
Forecasts powered by machine learning are proving to be faster and cheaper to produce than conventional methods — and more accurate, too. Experts hope it will democratize access to forecasting of extreme weather events. -
Spain floods expose flaws in Europe's early warning systems
CONTEXT — Nov. 13, 2024
The 2024 floods in Valencia, Spain show the perils of failing to deliver effective and timely early warnings as Europe grapples with the deadly fallout of climate change and more intense and frequent floods.
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Why is so little climate finance going to local organizations?
DEVEX — May 29, 2024
Despite rapidly increasing needs, complex funding processes and large intermediaries make it hard for local organizations to access resources for climate action. What can multilateral climate funds do to change that?
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How Cities Are Using Nature-Based Solutions to Tackle Floods
TIME — Dec. 18, 2024
As climate change makes floods more common and extreme, cities are increasingly turning to nature-based solutions such as floodable parks and green roofs to help absorb rain and protect infrastructure and people.
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In northern Spain, climate change is killing shellfish — and women’s livelihoods
MONGABAY — June 29, 2024
In the Spanish region of Galicia, women shellfish pickers struggle to keep afloat after heavy rains and high water temperatures killed the majority of shellfish last December – threatening both their livelihoods and traditions.
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The rise of Spain’s far-right YouTubers — and the people taking them on
HYPHEN — Jan. 8 2025
‘Fachatubers’ like David Santos are whipping up anti-Muslim hate using misleading information. It’s a gift to Vox and other far-right political parties who can amplify their messages and reach an even wider audience.
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Why is so little climate finance going to local organizations?
DEVEX — May 29, 2024
Despite rapidly increasing needs, complex funding processes and large intermediaries make it hard for local organizations to access resources for climate action. What can multilateral climate funds do to change that?
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Barcelona is turning subway trains into power stations
GRIST — Sept. 24, 2024
Barcelona's metro system is using the regenerative braking of its subways to power everything from trains and stations to neighborhood EV chargers. Could other even larger cities such as New York do it too?
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A new record at the world's biggest snail-eating festival
BBC — May 31, 2024
Every spring, more than 200,000 visitors descend upon the Spanish city of Lleida for L'Aplec del Caragol – a cheerful celebration of the region's most beloved food: snails. This year, the festival broke any previous records.
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Faster, cheaper: How ending the government monopoly improved Ethiopia’s internet
REST OF WORLD — 15 March 2023
Africa’s second-most populous nation ended its telecomms monopoly in 2022. Businesses are already seeing the benefits, including faster internet and better services.
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The Moroccan YouTuber who is reviving Spain’s shepherding tradition
HYPHEN — Nov. 8, 2023
Originally from Morocco, Abdul Moundir has become an online hit with viral videos about his new life in Spain as a shepherd. He believes hard work and passion can save the country’s struggling lamb industry.
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Spain has a new aid law and aid minister. Can they fix a flawed system?
DEVEX — 6 December 2023 [paywalled]
After introducing a new aid law to overhaul the system and double annual spending, the Spanish government's progress has been hindered by political instability. With a new government and minister, can Spanish aid regain momentum?
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How improving institutions can help solve South Africa’s water crisis
ECONOMIST IMPACT — 23 November 2023
Addressing institutional shortcomings and improving domestic resource mobilisation are key to ensuring increased investment to achieve water security and improved sanitation. -
Why the Green Climate Fund’s simplified approvals aren't that simple
Devex — 13 November 2023 [paywalled]
The Green Climate Fund’s “Simplified Approval Process” launched to facilitate access to finance takes years to complete and requires information that is impossible to find, according to several NGOs.
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5 tips for making the most of COP 28
DEVEX — 13 November 2023 [paywalled]
Making the most out of COP can be challenging — not least logistically. Devex spoke to several seasoned COP attendees for their tips on how to prepare for the event and make the most of the event.
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The Moroccan YouTuber who is reviving Spain’s shepherding tradition
HYPHEN — 8 November 2023
Abdul Moundir, a mechanic from northern Morocco, has become an online hit with viral videos about his new life in Spain as a shepherd. He believes hard work and passion can save the country’s struggling lamb industry. -
Warmer Mediterranean threatens Spain's mussel farms
CONTEXT — 29 September 2023
Rising sea temperatures are killing mussels in Spain's Ebro delta and threatening the livelihoods of small-scale producers who risk losing entire harvests to heat waves.
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What is El Niño and how does it impact food security around the world?
DEVEX — 26 July 2023
The onset of El Niño is set to increase global temperatures and disrupt climate patterns across the globe. Here’s what it might mean for food security in a world already grappling with climate change.
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Will Ethiopia’s telecom liberalization improve financial inclusion?
DEVEX — 14 July 2023
Following the liberalization of Ethiopia’s telecom sector last October, development stakeholders are now looking for ways to leverage the ripple effects — including better connectivity, cheaper services, and a more competitive market — to improve financial inclusion. -
Why more NGOs are choosing co-leadership — and how to make it work
DEVEX — 12 July 2023 [paywalled]
Over the past few years, more NGOs have adopted co-leadership models — appointing co-CEOs or co-executive directors — in a drive to share power and bring in leaders with different experiences and skillsets.
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Want to fix the food system? Consider these 4 career paths
DEVEX — 27 June 2023
Devex spoke to four specialists working to improve food systems in different ways about what goes into their work and the skills needed to address increasingly complex challenges.
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4 organizations taking a fresh approach to localization
DEVEX — 29 May 2012 [paywall]
Devex spoke to four organizations taking a different approach to localization about how they are working to shift power, harness local leadership, and drive more local fundraising. -
Can Gut Health Influencers Actually Help Your IBS?
HUFFPOST — 18 May 2023
Detox smoothies, fancy supplements, and yoga poses all sound like a divine promise to someone who feels like a bloated Teletubby 75% of the time.
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Putting reproductive violence on the map and into our language
DEVEX — 5 May 2023
Denying women and girls access to reproductive information, services, and commodities such as contraceptives and safe abortion is a form of reproductive violence.
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How to break the glass ceiling from global health pros who've done it
DEVEX — 1 May 2023 [paywall]
For women working in global health accessing leadership positions and the C-suite has long been an uphill struggle. A recent report from Women in Global Health highlights just how far-reaching the disparities are.
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After Cyclone Freddy, how can Malawi’s farmers build climate resilience?
DEVEX — 20 April 2023
In Malawi, most smallholder farmers were preparing their fields for the April harvest when Cyclone Freddy, the longest and most energetic tropical storm ever recorded in the Southern Hemisphere, struck.
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De la tierra a tu copa: 8 bodegas de vinos naturales para visitar en España
CondeNast Traveler — 21 March 2023 [In Spanish]
Del Pirineo a Granada pasando por Ávila y la Comunidad Valenciana: nos vamos de ruta por algunas de las mejores bodegas de vinos naturales de España.
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How development organizations are planning for a potential recession
DEVEX — 22 February 2023 [paywall]
As costs rise and funding drops due to the global economic slowdown, development organizations are hunting for ways to use their resources better and prepare for a potential recession.
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What your organization can do to address racism in 2023
DEVEX — 1 February 2023
Since the murder of George Floyd in 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic exposing deeply rooted structural inequalities, more organizations have started to consider how diversity, equity, and inclusion — or DEI — can help them address racism.
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Can PEPFAR expand access to sickle cell disease treatment in Africa?
DEVEX — 3 November 2022
As many as 45% of people in sub-Saharan Africa are carriers of the sickle cell trait. However, comprehensive care and newborn screening are not widely available, despite the existence of effective treatment. -
How NGOs and governments can address the growing child labor crisis
DEVEX — 27 April 2022
The economic downturn coupled with school closures — lasting for as long as 73 weeks in Bangladesh and 83 weeks in Uganda — has created a breeding ground for child labor. NGOs and governments need to do more to stop it.
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How youth-led tech can tackle climate change and build resilience in SIDS
DEVEX — 29 March 2022 [visual story]
Technology will play an important role in climate adaptation efforts in small island developing states. Engaging youth in the design and deployment of tech solutions will be crucial to helping the most affected communities adapt.