“These are troubled times”. This phrase has been heard repeatedly over several decades. We assume that each generation has that unique feeling: what you are experiencing is more relevant than other moments in history. Without going into generational comparisons, we all appropriate a part of history and affirm that these years have been especially rough on several fronts.

On a positive note, in September 2015 the 17 sustainable development goals have been signed by 193 countries which are aligned to achieve the same development priorities until 2030. Furthermore, although it was perceived by many as not ambitious enough, the Paris cop21 finally gave political dimension to a global problem and 195 countries pledged to review their contributions of CO2 annually...

Fernando Casado Cañeque Director