This paper evaluates the EU's and member states' preferences for development policy in response to COVID-19. It highlights the need for a response that integrates short-term recovery with long-term socio-ecological changes. The findings indicate tensions due to a focus on climate and green transitions, requiring new strategies to align differing priorities.
The paper examines land and water governance in Ethiopia's lower Awash River basin, highlighting interdependencies among Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It critiques existing governance mechanisms for failing to manage these interdependencies effectively, particularly regarding pastoralists' rights. Recommendations include strengthening local governance capacities and recognizing communal land rights.