Meet the Climate Heroes Coming to Davos
This year’s World Economic Forum 2020 Annual Meeting will be more
action-oriented than ever. Or, in the words of Founder and Executive Chairman
Klaus Schwab, a...
2019 second hottest year on record
Last
year was the second warmest year on record, the World Meteorological
Organization (WMO) confirmed on Wednesday.
“The
average global temperature has risen by about 1.1°C since the pre-industrial
era and...
Biodiversity loss: what is causing it and why is it a concern?
Biodiversity, or
the variety of all living things on our planet, has been declining at an
alarming rate in recent years, mainly due to human activities,...
Who turned up the temperature? Climate change, heatwaves and wildfires
The
cautionary tale of the boiling frog describes how a frog that jumps into
boiling water will save itself by jumping straight out, but the frog...
Three reasons to be a Young Champions of the Earth 2020
If you’re passionate about the environment and want to take your message
far and wide in 2020, this could be your chance.
Thousands of young people...
Bolivia takes steps to protect its rich natural landscapes and strengthen environmental practices
With terrain ranging from dense Amazon rainforest to sweeping deserts
and soaring mountain ranges, Plurinational State of Bolivia is often hailed as
one of the most...
Paying the school fees, one butterfly at a time
Once upon a time, there was a tropical forest that stretched all the way
from Somalia to Mozambique. Today, there isn’t much left. In Kenya...
2020 is International Year of Plant Health
Did you know that some tree species can only be germinated through the
belly of an elephant? That’s just one example of how plants and...
Five New Year resolutions with a green twist
As the new year dawns, this is the perfect time to reset and rethink.
As you make your New Year’s resolutions, keep the environment in...
Spotlight on Ethiopia’s tree-planting programme
“Climate change impacts have greatly affected Ethiopia in terms of
flooding, drought and food insecurity,” says Margaret Oduk, Programme Coordinator
of UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Liaison...