Over the past several years, nations around the globe have gathered to make bold promises on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Navigating the petrostate paradox at Cop28
Climate action// 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 …
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The intersection of climate action and social justice: Cultivating a society that prioritises kindness, generosity, and welfare
Climate action// 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 …
The integrity gap: research exposes widespread lack of credibility in net-zero commitments
Climate action// 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 …
A spotlight on Archana Soreng: Amplifying Indigenous voices for a sustainable future
Climate action// Hidden Stories SeriesA spotlight on Archana Soreng: Amplifying Indigenous voices for a sustainable futureJune 12, 2023Indigenous Climate Advocate, UN Youth Advisory Member, and Voice of Odisha’s Kharia Tribe.Archana Soreng was born into the Kharia tribe of Odisha, India, an Indigenous community with a rich legacy of stewarding the Earth’s biodiversity. Elevated to global prominence as a passionate climate …
Why the UN 30×30 agreement is a big deal
Climate action// 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 …
Indigenous communities are critical in our fight to protect our lands and seas
Climate action// Hidden Stories SeriesIndigenous communities are critical in our fight to protect our lands and seasDecember 13, 2022As the UN COP15 focuses talks on biodiversity in Montreal, there’s a growing realisation that globally, we’re not as prepared as we need to be in our bid to protect and conserve 30 per cent of the world’s land and sea by …
The new era of the climate movement: How to make action happen
Climate action// Hidden Stories SeriesThe new era of the climate movement: How to make action happenDecember 9, 2022I got asked the other day if I thought that the climate movement is beginning to fracture under the weight of its own success.The question was loaded, of course, but I believe its point is valid. As we steadily move towards creating and …
Good COP, bad COP: The future of climate action looks shaky
Climate action// Hidden Stories SeriesGood COP, bad COP: The future of climate action looks shakyNovember 30, 2022In 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.Observers — and even some of the delegates — were reported to have …
A review of ELMS could spell disaster for the British environment
Climate action// Hidden Stories SeriesA review of ELMS could spell disaster for the British environmentOctober 20, 2022In 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.Beef, dairy, and raising other livestock have all been touted as emission-heavy practices …
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