How to be a refugee-friendly company
If you have been watching the news about what is going on in Ukraine, in the Mediterranean, in Afghanistan and in the rest of the world, you may feel anxious and powerless in the face of images of large crowds of distressed refugee people. And…
5 things you should know about climate refugees
Climate change is not a potential threat in the far future anymore. It is today’s reality. It is already affecting our daily lives. Europe’s heatwave back in June is one – fortunately still transient – stark reminder. For some people, the consequences of climate change…
IPCC Second Assessment Report: 5 Things to remember
The latest IPCC report was published on 24 February 2022. It presents an alarming assessment of the global climate situation. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was established in 1988 to present the state of scientific, technical and socio-economic knowledge on climate change, its…
12 trillion
The additional market value that would be generated by gender equality in the global economy -in dollar- (Source: McKinsey 2015). In addition, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development stated in 2018 that having women in leadership positions is critical to achieving the UN’s Sustainable…
7.5%
The proportion of female referents appearing in textbooks used in Spanish secondary education schools (López-Navajas 2015). Women researchers face more obstacles in their scientific careers to reach the highest levels and be recognized as references. Every February 11 – the Day of Women and Girls…