Whether it’s Apple being turfed out of Stockholm, or Amazon scrapping its New York HQ plans, people are making their voices heard when it comes to how their cities welcome in mega-brands. In spite of tangible economic benefits, residents worry about how big businesses will affect their culture and communities – so how can brands better integrate into the fabric of global cities?

Social prescribing – wherein patients are told to try creative workshops, regular exercise, and volunteering to improve their wellbeing – has been around for years, but it’s gaining the attention of policy-makers. How can it proactively tackle physical and mental health problems?

Amid rising anti-immigration sentiments in Sweden, NGO Open Act is speaking out on political conversations with a t-shirt line called ‘Mind Your Words’. The progressive garment line transcends sectors to encourage people to make a stand on social issues.

Australian society is becoming increasingly polarised when it comes to social issues, and many parents are responding by looking to better educate their kids about social issues. As a result, sales of children's books covering these topics – such as racism and gender equality – are soaring.