Indigenous communities hold a huge and unique source of ecological knowledge - study. During two months in Doussala we obtained as much information as obtained and published in the academic literature ...

Most of the knowledge that indigenous communities in South America have about plants is not written down. Now, ecologists at the University of Zurich have analyzed comprehensive information about the ...

Many philanthropic organizations, including United Way of Greater Cleveland, work independently to use their own research and methodology to address community issues — including a novel idea called ...

This story is part of Fix’s Mentorship Issue exploring the unique ways climate leaders found their calling, and how new approaches to mentorship are upending old power structures. Check out the full ...

Policymakers need to know what factors are most important in determining local vulnerability to facilitate effective adaptation to climate change. Quantitative vulnerability indices are helpful in ...

Can companies influence communities to their advantage? The answer is yes, if they engage the community and demonstrate mutual benefits at an early stage. Many of the world’s leading industrial ...

Given the ubiquity of social media and e-learning platforms, one might think that companies already have all the digital tools they need to reach customers and employees. In reality, however, many ...

Financial literacy initiatives are sometimes viewed as a nice-to-have for a lot of organizations. Whether it’s resource allocation, cost or long-term vs. short-term return on investment, financial ...

Knowledge. Community. Generosity. These three concepts capture Smith’s identity as an institution. Since its founding in 1871, Smith has remained at the forefront of higher education. A leader in ...