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The world is suffering from a crisis of politics. The old ideas have collapsed and the new ideas enjoying an unchallenged run almost everywhere are variations on the twin themes of nationalism and economic development. There is a need and a space for a new global politics of opposition, and the colo

Business , Climate , Environment , Sustainable Development , Transport / 08/20/2019

Is 2019 the year flying became uncool?

Catherine Early Campaigner Greta Thunberg and activists Extinction Rebellion have focused attention on aviation’s climate impacts, and a small but growing trend is taking hold Does your summer holiday involve “flygskam”, or will you be taking part in “smygflyga”? Perhaps you want to be ahe

Climate , Environment , Food , SDGs , Sustainable Development / 08/13/2019

Eat green to save the environment, says IPCC – how to tell if that really means you

Morten Fibieger Byskov, University of Warwick In its new special report on climate change and land, the IPCC calls for more effective and sustainable land management, and more sustainable food consumption. But who is the onus on to go vegetarian, or look after land better? You, me, the “global eli

Cities , Climate , Environment , Forests , Opinions , Sustainable Development / 07/22/2019

Let’s redefine public spaces, let’s bring back urban forests

There are two important ways in which we can bring in lasting change in the way cities develop: forestry and conservation of water bodies. The more these resources we have in our cities, the more will be our ability to make the cities grow sustainably while fighting with the impacts of climate

Cities , Climate , Disasters , Environment , Featured , Governance , Sustainable Development / 06/27/2019

Wind from the sea is changing, cities need to change

City-dwellers can no longer ignore the destruction of coastal green corridors such as the mangrove forests. They can’t either leave all responsibility to the urban local bodies and government. They have to work with the city authorities on a climate resilient plan and also support the communitie

Climate , Disasters , Featured , Governance , Science & Technology , Sustainable Development , Videos , Water / 06/17/2019

World Meteorological Organization to undergo sweeping reforms

The World Meteorological Congress has approved a package of sweeping reforms to embrace a more comprehensive Earth system approach, with a stronger focus on water resources and the ocean, more coordinated climate activities and a more concerted effort to translate science into services for so

Climate , Disasters , Environment , Featured , Migration , Sustainable Development / 06/14/2019

Watch: Kokoli-Love during climate emergency

Snehasis Das Kokoli recounts the love story of the protagonist by the titular name and her fisherman lover in Nalia Sai slum. The story has a backdrop of global sea level rise and captures the critical issue of global climate change. The fishing hamlet Penthakata in Puri, which is the heart and soul

Aid , Climate , Environment , Sustainable Development / 06/09/2019

G20 Finance Ministers Must Face Climate Risk to Economy

Systemic response required as more banks back away from coal Finance ministers and central bankers representing 90% of the global economy (the “G20”) will meet under increasing pressure to regulate and prepare financial markets for the threat of climate breakdown. “Overall the financing

Biodiversity , Climate , Data & Reports , Environment , Forests , Science & Technology / 05/14/2019

Rewriting genes could have broad knock-on effects on nature

The emerging field of synthetic biology could affect nature in ways that go beyond single genetically engineered organisms, according to IUCN Synthetic biology – altering or redesigning genes to meet human objectives – is a fast-developing field with significant potential impacts on nature conse

Cities , Climate , Environment , Governance , Solutions , Sustainable Development / 05/05/2019

How a Japanese system can help African cities adapt to climate change

Seth Asare Okyere, Osaka University; Matthew Abunyewah, University of Newcastle, and Stephen Kofi Diko, University of Cincinnati Machizukuri system of Japan, or variations of it, hold great promise for African cities. As Africa continues to experiment with different ways to ensure adequate citizen e

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