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In a time of climate crisis, disinformation, and research cuts, speaking about science is a political act.
Molecules and Movements” o “Science in Context
A space to explore how science shapes—and is shaped by—the political, social, and environmental challenges of our time. From molecular transformations to planetary change, this blog examines the role of research in a world facing climate breakdown, inequality, and shifting power structures. Critical, interdisciplinary, and grounded in the Global South, it asks: what kind of science do we need for the futures we hope to build?
In recent years, farming communities in regions like Chocó have been hit by increasingly violent floods, destroying crops such as plantain, cassava, and cacao. The aftermath has pushed families into growing food insecurity, with a reported 36% malnutrition rate in 2024. This article explores how climate change is destabilizing agricultural systems and why integrated approaches, combining science, policy, and community leadership, are essential.
The year 2024 marked a tragic milestone for the Amazon rainforest. Fires, no longer isolated events, became the leading driver of deforestation, with a record loss of 6.7 million hectares, an 80% increase from 2023. Bolivia saw an even sharper surge, with fires up by 200%. This piece unpacks the vicious cycle linking drought, deforestation, and climate change, and highlights the strategic role of Indigenous communities and local fire-control policies.
As Belém gears up to host COP30 in November 2025, the region is facing a contradiction. The construction of the Liberdade highway cuts through a protected area, sparking outrage from environmentalists. This article examines the tension between infrastructure development and conservation, asking a crucial question: how can urban progress be reconciled with ecosystem protection, especially on the eve of a major climate summit?
A 2025 UN report shows that droughts and extreme weather events have severely impacted food systems in Argentina, Mexico, and Nicaragua, causing maize prices to soar by 32%–54%. Already vulnerable rural communities are being forced into cheaper, less nutritious diets. This article discusses how food research and public policy must converge to protect both food security and public health in a warming world.