Climate// Hidden Stories SeriesThe climate action nexus modelAugust 10, 2023We’re in an age of accelerating climate change. I think even the last remaining sceptics are being humbled by the tumultuous weather and catastrophic scenes affecting every continent.As the world continues to boil over, we face a profound challenge that demands a nuanced understanding of human behaviour, both individual and collective. …
Climate// Hidden Stories SeriesWe need more from our financial institutions in the fight to address the environmental crisisJuly 25, 2023A report by WWF Switzerland and WWF Denmark has called for immediate action by central banks and financial supervisors to combat the urgent twin challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.The report highlights the need for a precautionary approach and increased …
Climate// Hidden Stories SeriesThe intersection of climate action and social justice: Cultivating a society that prioritises kindness, generosity, and welfareJuly 10, 2023Life today is complex. We’re seeing a multitude of overlapping crises that require a multifaceted approach to encompass climate justice, social inequity, and a lack of economic progress.The path to a decarbonised and less polluted world must also strive …
Climate// Hidden Stories SeriesThe integrity gap: research exposes widespread lack of credibility in net-zero commitmentsJuly 3, 2023Countries worldwide have made ambitious pledges to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, but a report by Net Zero Tracker reveals a significant lack of commitment globally.The report highlights that over 40 percent of the world’s largest companies and many subnational governments lack a net-zero …
Climate// Hidden Stories SeriesIs economic growth and sustainability really compatible?June 28, 2023Protect nature or accelerate economic growth?It’s a question that’s becoming increasingly more timely. In order to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, it’s now widely accepted that humanity must safeguard and restore extensive land areas; yet policymakers face the challenge of balancing environmental conservation with the desire to improve quality of …
Climate// Hidden Stories SeriesSeven out of the eight “safe and just” global Earth-system boundaries have already been surpassedJune 16, 2023Almost all global thresholds for a “safe and just” planet have already been breached, signalling a pressing need for urgent action and a shift towards a more equitable and sustainable future.The conclusion was made in a groundbreaking study published in the …
Climate// Hidden Stories SeriesThe true compensation cost of excessive emissions revealed for historic responsibilityJune 8, 2023Wealthier countries, including the United States and those in Europe, could find themselves facing an astronomical price tag of $170 trillion as reparations for their disproportionate carbon emissions, according to a groundbreaking study conducted by the University of Leeds.The research sheds light on the glaring …
Climate// Hidden Stories SeriesA spotlight on Helena Gualinga: Championing Indigenous rights in the fight against climate changeJune 6, 2023In the heart of the Ecuadorian rainforest, Helena Gualinga, a proud member of the Kichwa Sarayaku community, carries on her family’s legacy of environmental activism.As a co-founder of Polluters Out, Gualinga leads a global coalition of passionate young activists who demand the …
Climate// Hidden Stories SeriesThe remarkable Montreal Protocol may just have delayed an ice-free arcticMay 24, 2023When scientists made the groundbreaking discovery of the ozone hole over Antarctica in 1985, it prompted a global response in the form of the Montreal Protocol.The United Nations treaty aimed at safeguarding the Earth and its inhabitants from dangerous ultraviolet radiation. Unbeknownst at the time, …
Climate// Hidden Stories SeriesA tale of deception: The emperor’s wearing the same clothesMay 15, 2023As a child, I remember being enthralled by the tale of “The Emperor’s New Clothes.”For those not au fait with the story, the fable tells of an emperor, swindled by clever tailors into believing he wore the finest of garments, paraded naked before his subjects, too …