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Why Protectionism Surges in Uncertain Economic Climates

Uncertainty, whether sparked by financial turmoil, pandemics, geopolitical tensions, or abrupt technological shifts, exerts pressures that steer governments and voters toward protectionist measures. Such protectionism emerges from fear, political incentives,…

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Algorithmic Bias: A Critical Public Policy Issue

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Algorithmic systems now make or influence decisions across criminal justice, hiring, healthcare, lending, social media, and public services. When those systems reflect or amplify social biases, they stop being isolated…

Qué riesgos tienen los sesgos algorítmicos en decisiones públicas

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Algorithmic Bias & Public Policy: What You Need to Know

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Algorithmic systems now make or influence decisions across criminal justice, hiring, healthcare, lending, social media, and public services. When those systems reflect or amplify social biases, they stop being isolated…

How climate action gets financed in vulnerable countries

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How Vulnerable Countries Fund Climate Action

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Vulnerable countries, which face limited capacity to withstand climate shocks, significant exposure to sea-level rise, droughts, floods or extreme heat, and tight fiscal constraints, need substantial and sustained funding to…

Why oceans matter for climate and for the economy

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Oceans’ Contribution to Climate Stability & Economy

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Oceans as the planet’s dominant climate regulatorThe global ocean spans about 71% of Earth’s surface and functions as the planet’s chief climate moderator, absorbing and redistributing heat and carbon to…

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How standards shape trade and who gets locked out

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Standards are the rules, specifications, testing methods and conformity procedures that determine what products and services must be like to enter a market. They range from technical specifications for a…

What loss and damage means in climate negotiations

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Understanding “Loss and Damage” in Climate Policy

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Loss and damage in international climate talks refers to the harms caused by climate change that go beyond what people, communities, and countries can adapt to. It covers both sudden…

What makes a franchise model attractive compared to company-owned growth?

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Franchise Model vs. Company-Owned: A Comparative Analysis

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Businesses aiming to expand often confront a pivotal decision: pursue growth through company-owned outlets or embrace a franchise model. Although both approaches can achieve scale, franchising has become particularly compelling…

How do public parks shape urban life in U.S. cities?

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Urban Parks: Shaping City Life in the U.S.

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Public parks are more than green spaces; they are active infrastructures that shape social life, public health, local economies, urban design, and environmental resilience. Across U.S. cities, parks function as…