More: Environment
Transforming Africa
Authors: Srilata Kammila and Rohini Kohli, UNDP*
This year’s Africa Climate Week brings together governments and key stakeholders from across the continent to “explore resilience...
In climate drama, the volcano is no villain
BY SARAH WILD
New analysis of ash clouds created from large volcanic eruptions shows the temporary cooling effects are changed as the environment becomes hotter.
On...
The Green China; Hindrance and Limitations of the Green Transition
By 2028, China will surpass The United States as the world's leading economy in terms of GDP, according to major economic experts and forums....
Siberian rivers will be better protected
After the severe impact of industrial pollution, Siberian rivers will once again become watercourses inhabited by wild Siberian sturgeon.
The deterioration of riparian biota associated...
Indonesia makes the G20 a learning platform for mangrove rehabilitation
What is G20?
The G20 is a multilateral cooperation forum consisting of 19 major countries and the European Union (EU). The G20 represents more than...
Stockholm+50 issues call for urgent environmental and economic transformation
The Stockholm+50 environment conference came to a close on Friday with a call for real commitments to urgently address global environmental concerns, and for...
Our use of sand brings us “up against the wall”
50 billion tons: enough to build a wall 27 metres wide and 27 metres high around planet Earth. This is the volume of sand...
As oil prices spike, new investments in fossil fuels could be disastrous
Energy security is in the spotlight as many countries seek to reduce their reliance on foreign fossil fuels due to rising fuel prices spiked...
Birdwatchers of the world – unite and take environmental action
During the Covid-19 lockdowns, an increase in people taking an interest in birdwatching revealed our deep need to connect with nature and community during...
More than one disaster a day looming without action on risk reduction
Human activity and behaviour is contributing to an increasing number of disasters across the world, putting millions of lives in danger, together with a...