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.
The oil company that predicted climate change
Government// Hidden Stories SeriesThe oil company that predicted climate changeMay 11, 2023An enlightening example of when corporate self-interest trumps global interest.In the late 1970s, scientists and government agencies were beginning to study climate change more seriously. ExxonMobil, a major fossil fuel company, saw the potential disaster this could play for their oil and gas business, and subsequently formed a skilled …
Indigenous expertise creates new Marine Protected Areas
Government// Hidden Stories SeriesIndigenous expertise creates new Marine Protected AreasFebruary 17, 2023In recent weeks, Indigenous peoples in North America have scored two major victories that have significant implications for both climate and biodiversity.The first win was the announcement of a new network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) on Canada’s West Coast. These areas of the ocean restrict human activities to …
The lucrative scam of carbon credits
Government// Hidden Stories SeriesThe lucrative scam of carbon creditsDecember 28, 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.However in reality, the credit market is a lucrative scam that has done little to address the root causes …