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World and Public Affairs Desk
Jotuno World Desk
The Jotuno World Desk covers cities, public policy, communities and global systems with attention to context and human impact.
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How Cities Can Adapt to Ageing Populations
Age-friendly cities combine accessible transport, housing, public space, services and opportunities for participation across generations.
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11 min read
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What Makes Public Transport Dependable?
Dependable public transport requires frequency, coverage, affordability, accessibility and useful connections, not only impressive vehicles.
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11 min read
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Why Affordable Housing Needs Multiple Solutions
Housing affordability reflects land, finance, supply, wages, transport and security, requiring coordinated solutions rather than one policy lever.
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11 min read
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Community Disaster Preparedness That Works
Prepared communities understand local hazards, protect vulnerable residents and practise communication, shelter and recovery before emergencies occur.
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11 min read
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How Migration Shapes Modern Cities
Migration changes neighbourhoods, labour, culture and public services, creating opportunities when cities support inclusion, rights and participation.
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11 min read
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Food Security in a Changing Climate
Food security depends on availability, access, nutrition and stability, all of which are influenced by climate, conflict, markets and resilient local systems.
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11 min read
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Why Global Supply Chains Are Being Rethought
Businesses and governments are rethinking supply chains to balance efficiency with visibility, resilience, labour standards and environmental impact.
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11 min read
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Why Media Freedom Matters to Everyone
Media freedom supports accountable government and public debate when journalists can investigate safely and audiences can access diverse reporting.
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11 min read
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How Communities Can Prepare for Extreme Heat
Community heat plans connect forecasts with trusted alerts, cooling spaces, welfare checks, worker protection and resilient neighbourhood design.
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21 min read
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Digital Public Infrastructure Explained
Digital public infrastructure can support identity, payments and data exchange at scale when openness, safeguards, inclusion and accountability are built in.
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11 min read
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Urban Loneliness and the Design of Connection
Cities can reduce isolation by creating accessible places, transport and programmes that support repeated low-pressure social contact.
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11 min read
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How Community Energy Projects Work
Community energy can share local benefits from renewable power when ownership, finance, governance and grid access are transparent.
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11 min read
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Preparing Coastal Communities for Rising Risk
Coastal resilience combines risk information, ecosystems, protective infrastructure, building adaptation and fair long-term planning.
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11 min read
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Public Policy for a Changing World of Work
Work policy must respond to automation, platform labour and career change through adaptable protection, skills and fair access to opportunity.
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11 min read
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How Multilingual Cities Can Serve Everyone
Multilingual cities improve access and trust when essential information, services and participation are designed beyond one dominant language.
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11 min read
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Global Elections: Key Races and What They Could Change
Major elections influence policy, economic confidence and international relationships far beyond national borders.
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20 min read