Who Speaks for Indigenous Peoples? Thomas Joseph on the Fight for Land, Rights and Biodiversity

For Joseph, meaningful conservation must therefore recognise Indigenous land tenure and governance, allowing communities sovereignity

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COP31: Health Must Become a Central Pillar of Climate Adaptation, Stiell Says

As extreme heat, floods and other climate hazards threaten healthcare delivery, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell calls for stronger health infrastructure, increased adaptation…

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New Zealand Earns Fossil of the Day as Brazil Receives Ray of the Day in COP31

As COP31 progresses, the contrasting awards offer a reminder that climate leadership must be measured not only by commitments made at summits

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The Ocean Has a Fever, and It Is About to Exhale

The ocean is warm, the ice is shrinking, and the coming months will show if governments and communities are ready for a fast climate change

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COP31: Africa Must Power Its Farms to Secure Food Sovereignty

As global leaders gather in Antalya for COP31, food systems face growing pressure from rising production costs and geopolitical tensions

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COP31

One Shared Calendar: What COP31 Is and What It Hopes to Achieve

Ultimately, COP31 will be judged not simply by the declarations made in Antalya, but by whether countries follow through on their commitments.

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The Hidden Inequality Behind the World’s Urban Heat Crisis

A global study finds that conventional assessments underestimate the heat burden facing poorer countries, highlighting the need for urban adaptation strategies that address inequalities in…

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Emissions

Shipping Emissions Have Cost the World Nearly $1 Trillion, Study Finds

Victoria Kalyvas, Senior Researcher Zero Carbon Analytics says improved scientific methods help researchers link emissions to temperature rise

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Who Speaks for Indigenous Peoples? Thomas Joseph on the Fight for Land, Rights and Biodiversity
Who Speaks for Indigenous Peoples? Thomas Joseph on the Fight for Land, Rights and Biodiversity

For Joseph, meaningful conservation must therefore recognise Indigenous land tenure and governance, allowing communities sovereignity

COP31: Health Must Become a Central Pillar of Climate Adaptation, Stiell Says
COP31: Health Must Become a Central Pillar of Climate Adaptation, Stiell Says

As extreme heat, floods and other climate hazards threaten healthcare delivery, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell calls for stronger health infrastructure, increased adaptation financing and greater integration of health into national climate plans. A hospital ward grows…

New Zealand Earns Fossil of the Day as Brazil Receives Ray of the Day in COP31
New Zealand Earns Fossil of the Day as Brazil Receives Ray of the Day in COP31

As COP31 progresses, the contrasting awards offer a reminder that climate leadership must be measured not only by commitments made at summits

The Ocean Has a Fever, and It Is About to Exhale
The Ocean Has a Fever, and It Is About to Exhale

The ocean is warm, the ice is shrinking, and the coming months will show if governments and communities are ready for a fast climate change

COP31: Africa Must Power Its Farms to Secure Food Sovereignty
COP31: Africa Must Power Its Farms to Secure Food Sovereignty

As global leaders gather in Antalya for COP31, food systems face growing pressure from rising production costs and geopolitical tensions

One Shared Calendar: What COP31 Is and What It Hopes to Achieve
One Shared Calendar: What COP31 Is and What It Hopes to Achieve

Ultimately, COP31 will be judged not simply by the declarations made in Antalya, but by whether countries follow through on their commitments.

The Hidden Inequality Behind the World’s Urban Heat Crisis
The Hidden Inequality Behind the World’s Urban Heat Crisis

A global study finds that conventional assessments underestimate the heat burden facing poorer countries, highlighting the need for urban adaptation strategies that address inequalities in housing, infrastructure and access to cooling. Extreme heat is becoming an increasingly serious challenge…

Shipping Emissions Have Cost the World Nearly $1 Trillion, Study Finds
Shipping Emissions Have Cost the World Nearly $1 Trillion, Study Finds

Victoria Kalyvas, Senior Researcher Zero Carbon Analytics says improved scientific methods help researchers link emissions to temperature rise

From Kenya’s Counties to Yerevan, Agroecology Advocates Challenge “False Solutions” at COP17
From Kenya’s Counties to Yerevan, Agroecology Advocates Challenge “False Solutions” at COP17

From Kenya’s county-level agroecology policies to the biodiversity negotiations communities must be recognised as partners in conservation

aak-GROW, KFC Partner to Advance Sustainable Floriculture
aak-GROW, KFC Partner to Advance Sustainable Floriculture

Earlier this month, the Agriculture and Agrochemical Association of Kenya’s aak-GROW and the Kenya Flower Council (KFC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen responsible pest control product stewardship, environmental sustainability and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) across Kenya’s…

Earth on a Hospital Bed: Greenpeace Urges Biodiversity Delegates to Heal a Sick Planet
Earth on a Hospital Bed: Greenpeace Urges Biodiversity Delegates to Heal a Sick Planet

For Greenpeace, the installation is more than a creative display but a call on delegates to deliver agreements that safeguard biodiversity.

The Yerevan Roadmap: Turning Global Biodiversity Pledges into Action
The Yerevan Roadmap: Turning Global Biodiversity Pledges into Action

While the first global review revealed slow progress towards the 2030 biodiversity targets, COP17 has adopted a new roadmap to accelerate implementation, mobilise financing and deepen international cooperation. The challenge now lies in translating the commitments made in Yerevan…

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