Welcome to Beyond the Bamboo, our monthly deep dive into the world of Skating Panda where we share highlights of the impact we’re making in health, climate and culture. No fluff, no buzzwords, just real stories and the real difference we’re creating! Have a look through...
By Umanga Perera Migration is a natural part of life, it's seen in wildlife, work, and humanity. Even though migration has been essential to the development of knowledge, culture, and progress, it is often viewed as a threat to those very things. What happened? In short, the...
"Everybody's convening… I'm over-convened. You need to see results. You need to hold people accountable." — Senior Sustainability Leader In the world of sustainability, the call for collaboration has never been louder. Yet, for many leaders across industries, the reality of collaboration falls short of its promise....
Last week, the authors of 'Why Nations Fail' won the Nobel Prize for Economics, reigniting debates about democracy and the institutions that lie behind global inequality. For any organisation intent on systemic change and addressing the core issues behind injustice, engaging with these debates is paramount. This...
“How do we incorporate voices of impacted regions? Not as recipients of aid, but as co-creators of solutions and decision-makers, prioritising issues that are important for them.” Global Health Expert The current global health research landscape is often criticised for being extractive and hierarchical. Countries from...
As New York Climate Week (NYCW) approaches, our #OGPanda Andrea Hartley has reflects on the next big convening opportunity. With this year’s theme, It’s Time, we have a clear message: the urgency of climate action is undeniable. The world is feeling the impact of climate change...
From oceans and rivers to city streets and even our bodies, plastic is everywhere. While we can easily see the devastating effects of plastic on our environment, the impact of microplastics inside our bodies is less visible but equally alarming. This unsettling reality was one of the...
With the Olympic Torch Relay on its last leg before the Flame returns to Paris on July 26th for the Opening Ceremony, the Pandas bring you our very own Team GB showcase. If you’re as famous and as competitive as Team GB, you recognise your responsibility...
In the complex landscape of global health, professionals grapple with diverse challenges ranging from antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to the impact of climate change on vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue fever. Yet, amidst these evolving threats, a surprising adversary has re-emerged: measles. This once nearly-eradicated...
Endometriosis impacts 1 in 10 women and those assigned female at birth in the UK. That’s over 1.5 million people. To mark Endometriosis Awareness month, we caught up with our Positive Panda, Micky, who was diagnosed with the condition aged 25, over eight years after going...