Worker safety in the automation revolution, innovation in U.S. housing policies, and Bhutanese girls’ participation in climate action.
| Why gender-transformative climate literacy is critical for Bhutan Due to entrenched gender roles and responsibilities, Bhutanese girls and women are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate crises. 2023 Echidna Global Scholar Thinley Choden explains how gender-transformative climate literacy—through Bhutan’s education system—can help strengthen female participation in climate discussions and policymaking. |
| Encouraging innovative housing policies across the United States In testimony before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development, Jenny Schuetz explores long-term trends in housing supply and affordability, and outlines how the federal government can help state and local governments in tackling this crisis. |
| Keeping workers safe in the automation revolution The relationship between automation and the physical and mental health of workers is complex and has only received limited attention in research. Rania Gihleb, Osea Giuntella, Luca Stella, and Tianyi Wang highlight what findings are out there and what they indicate about the future of work. |
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