// Hidden Stories SeriesLandmark treaty agreed upon to establish marine protected areas in high seasMarch 7, 2023After nearly two decades of negotiations, UN member states have finally reached an agreement to safeguard seas around the world.The historic treaty, announced on Saturday night in New York after grueling non-stop negotiations, represents a major milestone in the fight to achieve the 30×30 …
When good becomes bad: The real cost of social activism
// Hidden Stories SeriesWhen good becomes bad: The real cost of social activismFebruary 23, 2023You will no doubt have seen a number of environmental and activist groups grab the headlines over the past few years, often relating to campaigners finding new and innovative ways to bring attention to various causes — from halting motorway traffic by climbing up motorway gantries, …
The buzz about bees
// Hidden Stories SeriesThe buzz about beesFebruary 21, 2023The tiny honey bee, responsible for pollinating one third of the world’s food supply, is teetering on the brink of extinction.This grim reality, if not addressed, could spell the end of our ecosystem as we know it — and we’re not being overdramatic. A declining species Multiple factors, including rampant pesticide use, …
COP27: Tears of joy or more frustration?
// Hidden Stories SeriesCOP27: Tears of joy or more frustration?November 21, 2022In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Indigenous leaders are engaged in a crucial battle—not only for the preservation of their ancestral lands but also for the stability of the global climate.However at Ubuntu HQ, we had our optimistic hats on and recently published a blog detailing what we …
Overfishing and warming seas are putting species at risk
// Hidden Stories SeriesOverfishing and warming seas are putting species at riskNovember 9, 2022In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Indigenous leaders are engaged in a crucial battle—not only for the preservation of their ancestral lands but also for the stability of the global climate.The topic of fishing often comes up in the climate debate. Multiple pieces of research have …
China’s going green, but is it fast enough?
// Hidden Stories SeriesChina’s going green, but is it fast enough?October 31, 2022Over the past few weeks, climate eyes have been fixed firmly on China — the world’s biggest CO2 emitter — as it held its party congress where President Xi Jinping was confirmed as the party leader for a historic third term.What they were waiting to hear, however, wasn’t …
King Charles III: A King not cool with global warming
// Hidden Stories SeriesKing Charles III: A King not cool with global warmingOctober 17, 2022No matter what you thought about our former reigning monarch, Elizabeth II, no one could deny that she played the role of impartiality extremely well.The mere thought of the Queen expressing an opinion or political bias was simply unimaginable during her reign — a notion that …
A Spotlight on Vandana Shiva: The untold story of a lifelong eco-warrior
// Hidden Stories SeriesA Spotlight on Vandana Shiva: The untold story of a lifelong eco-warriorAugust 22, 2022Indian intellect, physicist and social activist.Vandana Shiva is an Indian scholar, environmental activist, food sovereignty advocate, ecofeminist and anti-globalization author. Based in Delhi, Shiva has written more than 20 books. She is often referred to as “Gandhi of grain” for her activism associated with …