Jason Hickel

These institutions, designed with colonial principles in mind, remain largely colonial in character to this day.

The claim that we are making ‘wonderful progress’ against global poverty is a fallacy based on a colonial mindset.

Scandinavian countries may top every ranking on human development, but they are a disaster for the environment.

And lied about it.

Mexico City’s controversial new airport promises growth at the expense of human progress and the environment.

The growth-driven economic model we have adopted is killing our planet.

The Paris accord is built on speculative ‘tech fantasies’. It can not save us from climate catastrophe.

By tearing down the walls that separate the causes and consequences of climate change we can force constructive action.

The development industry needs an overhaul of strategy, not a change of language.

The UN claims that its Millennium Development Campaign has reduced poverty globally, but some measures show it is worse.