PASSING THE TORCH
Next month sees the end of Dr Rita Gardner’s 22 years in charge of the RGS-IBG. We reflect on her impressive legacy
COMMON GROUND
With the Commonwealth preparing to take centre stage, exactly how relevant is the organisation in the 21st century?
ARE DIAMONDS FOREVER?
Does ethical awareness and dwindling youth interest in diamonds mean that Antwerp’s core industry is losing its value?
THE WASTE COLLECTORS
Boasting the world’s 15th highest GDP, Mexico nonetheless lacks a comprehensive waste management system. Collection of the country’s millions of tonnes of waste lies in the blackened hands of 20,000 unrecognised ‘volunteer’ workers
SPOTLIGHT ON... QUITO
Ecuador’s capital is pioneering new methods to help its historic home owners
