Over the past several years, nations around the globe have gathered to make bold promises on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Is colonialism shadowing modern aid?
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.
Taking Stock: Cows, climate, and conservation
Opinion// Book ReviewTaking Stock: Cows, climate, and conservationOctober 3, 2024 Taking Stock A Journey Among CowsAuthor: Roger Morgan-GrenvilleRoger Morgan-Grenville’s Taking Stock offers a thought-provoking exploration of the role of cows in modern farming, balancing personal reflections with insights on sustainability and the environmental impact of livestock.Farming & AgricultureSustainabilityClimate ChangeBook ReviewRoger Morgan-Grenville’s Taking Stock takes you on an insightful journey through …
Can addressing inequality solve the climate crisis?
Climate change is often framed as a purely environmental issue, but there’s another crucial angle to consider: inequality.
Outsourcing emissions reductions: Are carbon credits back in favour?
With carbon credits back in the spotlight, Amazon and other firms have committed $180 million to protect the Amazon rainforest. But is this a meaningful step in combating deforestation, or just another attempt to outsource emissions reductions?
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
Rethinking food: Can plant-based diets help save the planet?
Substituting half of the animal products consumed globally with plant-based alternatives could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve biodiversity, and promote a more sustainable food system.
Technology versus governance, bridging the gap between climate ambition and policy
Effective governance and political will are emerging as critical factors in determining the success of global climate action, overshadowing technological advancements and economic strategies in the race to limit global warming to safe levels.
Hope in the climate crisis: The transformative power of positive storytelling
In recent years, two opposing camps have emerged: the “doomers” and the “deniers”.
Pacific Island Nations excluded from final pass of Cop28’s historic climate deal
Opinion// Hidden Stories SeriesPacific Island Nations excluded from final pass of Cop28’s historic climate dealDecember 19, 2023In the wake of the much-publicised Cop28 climate summit, an air of triumphant progress seemed to permeate the media coverage.The United Arab Emirates, hosting this pivotal event, hailed the final agreement as a historic turning point; a paradigm shift in the battle against climate …