Journal – Our World On Loan

Journal

Ideas worth sharing

Analysis, voices, projects and approaches to solutions across twelve major global themes.

Biodiversity Is Not a Luxury.

Biodiversity & Balance

Biodiversity means more than having as many species as possible. It encompasses genes, species, habitats, and the relationships between them. This network supports water, food, soils, health, and climate stability. Why diversity is part of our infrastructure and how conservation extends beyond individual species.

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8.2 Billion. And Then?

Population & Progress

The world population is still growing, but not everywhere and not indefinitely. New UN projections expect a global peak in the 2080s. Behind that figure lie contrasting developments: young societies, ageing countries, migration, falling birth rates, and new demands on infrastructure.

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Being Full Does Not Mean Being Nourished

Nutrition & Micronutrients

We need micronutrients only in small amounts, but their effects are fundamental. Why deficiencies can occur despite sufficient calorie intake, what role diversity and fortification play, and why good nutrition is about more than dietary supplements.

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Water & Resources

The True Cost of Our Consumption

The price tag shows euros, not water use, land requirements, raw-material extraction, or eventual disposal. Our consumption mobilizes resources far beyond our field of view. What changes when we assess products not only by their purchase price, but by their materials, lifespan, and actual value.

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The Journal grows through new perspectives, ideas and contributions across the twelve global themes. New content is added regularly – and new voices are always welcome.