The way we approach international aid to Indigenous communities often reflects lingering colonial mindsets, raising questions about whether true empowerment is possible without relinquishing control and trusting in their wisdom.
The World Bank’s cautious approach to tackling meat emissions may help to rethink food subsidies
The World Bank’s latest report calls for a shift in food subsidies from high-emission to low-emission options, highlighting the need for a balanced approach to diet and climate policy
A generation on fire — How Indigenous youth are leading the charge against climate change
Indigenous youth across the globe are taking a stand against climate change, leading lawsuits and campaigns to protect their lands and cultures from environmental destruction and advocating for a sustainable future.
Navigating the petrostate paradox at Cop28
// Hidden Stories SeriesNavigating the petrostate paradox at Cop28November 24, 2023As the world teeters on the brink of a climate emergency, the simplicity of its cause belies the complexity of its solution.The heart of the matter still seems pretty clear to me: a significant proportion of existing fossil fuel reserves must remain untapped to avert a global catastrophe. Not too …
A spotlight on Tim Smit: Merging business acumen with environmental advocacy
// Hidden Stories SeriesA spotlight on Tim Smit: Merging business acumen with environmental advocacyOctober 16, 2023Co-founder of Eden Project and Executive Vice Chair of EPLSir Tim Smit KBE was born in Holland on 25 September 1954. He read Archaeology and Anthropology at Durham University. Tim worked for ten years in the music industry as composer/producer in both rock music and …
A Spotlight on Dale Vince: Green gas, football, and revolutions
// Hidden Stories SeriesA Spotlight on Dale Vince: Green gas, football, and revolutionsOctober 10, 2023Environmental visionary, founder of Ecotricity, and steward of green innovation.Dale Vince was born with an affinity for the environment, beginning his journey not in corporate boardrooms, but amidst the embrace of nature. From living out of an old ambulance powered by wind to founding Ecotricity and …
How the humble banana is helping us re-think our diets and our planet
// Hidden Stories SeriesHow the humble banana is helping us re-think our diets and our planetApril 18, 2023I’ve been vegan(ish) for a few years now. I have to add the “ish” on as I’ve struggled with years-long addiction to cheese that I just can’t seem to shake.Other than my dairy kryptonite however, I’ve since had to be “that guy” at …
Brazil’s illegal mining stance in the Amazon gives hope for the future of Indigenous rights
// Hidden Stories SeriesBrazil’s illegal mining stance in the Amazon gives hope for the future of Indigenous rightsMarch 28, 2023In a decisive move to protect Brazil’s largest Indigenous reserve and its inhabitants, the Brazilian government has launched a campaign to oust tens of thousands of illegal miners operating in the Yanomami territory, deep in the Amazon.Special-forces environmental operatives are destroying …
A natural revolution takes root in Scotland’s countryside as rewilding surges
// Hidden Stories SeriesA natural revolution takes root in Scotland’s countryside as rewilding surgesMarch 13, 2023The Scottish countryside is seeing a remarkable transformation in the wake of a burgeoning rewilding movement.In just two years, the Northwoods Rewilding Network has expanded to encompass 55 partners across the country, demonstrating impressive ecological and economic benefits. Initiated by Scotland: The Big Picture, a …
It’s up to us: Why limiting warming to 1.5 degrees is a self-fulfilling prophecy
// Hidden Stories SeriesIt’s up to us: Why limiting warming to 1.5 degrees is a self-fulfilling prophecyMarch 6, 2023A new report published on Wednesday by the University of Hamburg suggests that significant social change is required to halt catastrophic climate change, and that society is not changing fast enough to achieve the goals set in the Paris Agreement.The publication, known …