Biodiversity// Hidden Stories SeriesDecolonising climate change: A quest for environmental justice and equityOctober 30, 2023Without trying to be crass, climate is a hot topic right now. Yet in our haste to alert our slumbering world to the realities the crisis is creating on a daily basis, we seem to still be overlooking the intricate tapestry that ties environmental degradation to …
Biodiversity// Hidden Stories SeriesEcuador’s rejection of Amazon oil drilling sparks a new era for biodiversity and indigenous rightsAugust 23, 2023In a resounding defiance of conventional priorities, Ecuadorians have delivered a potent message by rejecting oil drilling in the heart of the Amazon.This groundbreaking decision carries profound implications, forcing the state oil company to halt operations in a region where endangered …
Biodiversity// 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 …
Biodiversity// 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 …
Biodiversity// Hidden Stories SeriesTropical forests struggling to recover from deforestation, new research showsMarch 16, 2023New research published in the journal Nature has found that recovering tropical forests are only able to offset a quarter of carbon emissions generated annually by logging, wildfire and land clearing.The study, led by a team of scientists from the University of Bristol, used satellite data …
Biodiversity// 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 …
Biodiversity// 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 …
Biodiversity// 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, …
Biodiversity// Hidden Stories SeriesWe’re living in a world more focused on “normalisation” than “conservation”January 2, 2023In 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 first wave represents the Covid-19 pandemic, followed by an economic recession, then a …
Biodiversity// Hidden Stories SeriesWhy the UN 30×30 agreement is a big dealDecember 20, 2022Yesterday, approximately 190 countries approved a comprehensive United Nations (UN) agreement to protect 30% of the earth’s land and oceans by 2030 and to take other steps to address the loss of biodiversity.Biodiversity, which is decreasing at an unprecedented rate worldwide, threatens the planet’s food and water …