Global insight, resources & inspiration for development that values nature, health, human rights—created & edited by Anita Makri, for discerning readers everywhere 🌐
Why WorldWise?
How the world works could do with an upgrade, and we now know this better than ever. Emerging diseases, climate change, misinformation, humanitarian crises, new technologies—just some of the trends intimately linked to our lives on this planet.
They're all connected. But most media coverage happens in sections, where politics and economics sit apart from social debates, culture or scientific knowledge. Even the science comes in separate compartments—natural, social, political. And mainstream narratives tend to be dominated by the West/Global North/minority countries, leaving views and ingenuity from a huge part of the world out of the frame.
It takes more than one angle to get a global view—that's why I created this space, drawing from experience across sectors and parts of the world. The newsletter has been evolving since its launch in 2020, guided by what I feel the moment calls for as much as by what I can bring to the table.
Here you'll find words, ideas and images through original and curated journalism, from both North and South, about pressing problems for humanity that intersect with current affairs and the everyday. Major developments, analysis, views and potential solutions—with reflections on how we communicate, lead and live in a world that values nature, health and human rights.
Plus opportunities to do the work that makes positive change, and do it better.
From my desk to yours—join the growing community of WorldWise readers.
What to expect
By subscribing, you’ll receive two alternating editions delivered about once a month each (no inbox clutter):
VIEW | Insights & Perspectives
On global affairs and developing our capacity to make change.
Commentary & analysis—essays and interviews from me or featured guest contributors.
Network highlights—updates, collaborations and stories from the network.
Culture note—usually a piece of music from our global soundtrack.
HUB | Updates, Solutions & Opportunities
To connect the dots and move the needle in a positive direction.
Global curation—key developments beyond the Global North ‘bubble’, for a rounded take on pressing issues for humanity.
Solutions & innovations—moving past problems towards constructive answers and bright spots in sustainability.
Practical opportunities—curated funding, fellowships, pitch calls and training, for media professionals and practitioners across sectors.
📌 Support WorldWise (Optional Paid Tier)
If you find value in this work and want to support it, you can choose a paid monthly or annual subscription. Every contribution helps to keep us going and unlocks:
The master opportunity list—expanded access to global grants, pitch calls, funding and more.
Priority 1:1 access—opportunities for Q&A and advice on editorial projects, communication or global media.
Full archive—complete access to the library of past analysis, stories and resources.
Who I am
A writer, editor and adviser specialising where global development meets science. That may sound niche, but in reality it touches a whole range of issues from health, environment and food to indigenous knowledge and misinformation.
As a journalist I've reported from and about diverse parts of the world—from the Andes to Delhi and several places between—with work appearing in publications such as the Guardian, The Lancet, National Geographic, Nature and Undark magazine.
As an editor I manage Environment & Urbanization, a leading journal that captures knowledge from the grassroots on urban development, inequality and environmental change. Previously, I headed for SciDev.Net’s global edition where I ran the op-ed desk and special projects for in-depth coverage.
Overall my work spans over 25 years across media, publishing and think tanks, after starting off in risk analysis for environmental health. As a mentor, board member, trainer and visiting journalist I’ve worked with the New York Academy of Sciences, Global Health Film, the European Federation for Science Journalism, the Association of British Science Writers, the University of Cambridge Institute for Continuing Education, and the Rockefeller Foundation's Bellagio Center.
There's more about me and my portfolio here.
I founded WorldWise in 2020—join me for insight, resources and inspiration to develop our world, inside and out.
What readers say
“Anita Makri has developed an incredible body of expertly curated material; absorbing, enlightening and refreshing—and very quickly became a go-to resource for Global Health Film” — Gerri McHugh, Founder and Director, Global Health Film
“I’ve shared lots of articles with programme and project design teams working across my organisation. Pieces you signposted me towards have flavoured panel discussions and articles that I’ve written.” — Sam Viney, Communications and Outreach Manager, Chemonics International
“I read your newsletter every time…I find myself looking forward to it!” — Eleni Petrakou, physicist and freelancer
Lines are open
I’d love to hear from you as WorldWise evolves—for any feedback, ideas about what you'd like to see in this space or anything else, feel fee to drop me a note.
