This year’s UN climate talks in Katowice have raised major questions about the influence of fossil fuel companies on global climate policy, the ability of negotiators to push forward an ambitious climate agenda and the fortitude of the Paris Agreement. Against a conflicting backdrop of alarming new climate science and pro-coal superpowers working against the tide of progress, the fate of the Paris Rulebook — the guiding document for implementing the Paris Agreement — hangs in the balance. From the heart of Polish coal country, Devex’s Michael Igoe, Andrew Green and Kate Midden explore major stories from the COP so far — and what this year’s negotiations mean for global development.

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#39: What COP24 means for global development

In this episode, editors Jessica Abrahams and Kate Midden explore the unique issues our sector faces — power imbalances between national and international staff, challenges with international background checks, barriers to effective safeguarding policies — and the biggest moments in #AidToo this year.

#38: 1 year of #AidToo

The Trump administration's foreign aid review could have significant implications for the next round of foreign aid budget planning. In this episode, senior reporter Michael Igoe and Kate Midden discuss what we know, what we don't — and what the process means for U.S. aid.

#37: The U.S. foreign assistance review, explained

Live from the International Conference on Family Planning in Kigali, reporter Sophie Edwards speaks to PSI's Karl Hofmann and IDEO.org's Jessa Blades about adolescents, human-centered design, and family planning.

#36: The future of family planning

What's in store for the future of global development education? Sponsored by Arizona State University. For more coverage on professional development, visit the Skills for Tomorrow site: dvx.cm/skills4tomorrow

#35: How higher education can democratize the development workforce

#34: What the migrant caravan means for US aid. by Devex

#34: What the migrant caravan means for US aid.

The European Commission and the European Investment Bank are both vying for control over the bloc's development financing. What's at the center of the debate — and what does it mean for European aid?

#33: The battle over European aid

Asia correspondent Kelli Rogers and news editor Deborah Charles discuss the challenges for responding to Indonesia's recent earthquake and tsunami — and what it revealed about the country's disaster preparedness.

#32: Responding to Indonesia's dual disaster

Human Capital Index. "Greening" investments. Civil society's role. Live from Indonesia, reporters Michael Igoe and Sophie Edwards delve into the biggest stories from the World Bank - IMF Annual Meetings.

#31: Inside the World Bank Annual Meetings

The United States is getting a new development finance institution. In this episode, associate editor Adva Saldinger delves into what it took to get to this point, how the bank will function — and what it means for the future of U.S. foreign aid.

#30: The new U.S. development finance institution, explained

A focus on TB and NCDs. Trump’s foreign assistance review. Funding commitments. UN correspondent Amy Lieberman and engagement editor Kate Midden unpack the biggest stories from an eventful UN General Assembly.

#29: The biggest stories from the 73rd UN General Assembly

Following a month of high-level meetings, commitments, and announcements about climate, West Coast correspondent Catherine Cheney debriefs what happened — and what it means for the future of climate action.

#28: What's next for climate action?

Some who have reported sexual abuse at the UN have described challenging bureaucratic hurdles, inconsistent processes, and deep emotional and professional stress resulting from their complaints. What are the proposed changes at the UN — and will they have an impact? UN Correspondent Amy Lieberman weighs in.

#27: How the UN is rethinking its response to sexual harassment

How can NGOs engage influencers? What's the key to a timeless slogan? In this episode, Devex engagement editor Kate Midden and communications guru Carine Umuhumuza discuss key lessons from Nike's #JustDoIt campaign.

#26: What global development can learn from Nike

#25: Can development assistance combat violent extremism? by Devex

#25: Can development assistance combat violent extremism?

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