Sustainability// 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. …
Sustainability// 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 …
Sustainability// 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 …
Sustainability// 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 …
Sustainability// 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 …
Sustainability// 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 …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesEcuador’s historic debt conversion paves the way for a paradigm shift in conservation financingMay 17, 2023In an unprecedented move, Ecuador has converted $1.6 billion of debt into a loan, unlocking millions of dollars for conservation efforts in this ecological haven.Ecuador’s pioneering ‘debt for nature’ swap has taken a momentous step to safeguard the unparalleled biodiversity of the …
Sustainability// 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 …
Sustainability// Hidden Stories SeriesWhen indigenous peoples get caught in the middle of corporate and governmental climate strategiesMay 5, 2023The world’s Indigenous leaders at an annual UN summit, have warned that the west’s climate strategy is risking the exploitation of Indigenous territories, resources, and people.As hundreds of Indigenous chiefs, presidents, chairmen, and delegates gathered at the 22nd United Nations Permanent Forum …
Sustainability// 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 …