Aid
World’s first Global Fund for Coral Reefs launched
A new, first of its kind fund to protect coral reefs was officially launched on the sidelines of the 75th Session of the UN General […]
Biodiversity
Stories about biodiversity, ecosystems and the people working to protect them.
Biodiversity
Human footprint eliminated 68 % of species in 50 years
Globally, monitored population sizes of mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, and amphibians have declined an average of 68% between 1970 and 2016, according to World […]
Climate
Argentina can be carbon neutral – but does it want to be?
Jazmín Rocco Predassi A new report looks at the different pathways for Argentina to achieve a zero-emissions economy by 2050 Stabilising global temperature rises […]
Biodiversity
UN plan to protect 30 percent of the planet could displace 300 million
One hundred twenty eight environmental and human rights NGOs and experts warn that a United Nations drive to increase global protected areas such as national parks could lead […]
Aid
Germany to issue Green German Federal Securities from 2020
Germany published its first framework for Green German Federal Securities. The aim of these securities is to make Germany’s “green” budget spending transparent while […]
Biodiversity
Extinction Rebellion Launch Ocean Rebellion Targeting Luxury Cruise Liner
Jessica Corbett The group aims to “address cascading collapses in biodiversity due to overfishing, human-caused climate change, deep sea mining, and other marine emergencies.” […]
Sustainable Business
Video gaming industry introducing environment and climate themes into their games
Some of the biggest names in mobile gaming with a combined active user base of 250 million players – unveiled a series of environmental […]
Biodiversity
3 Billion Animals Died or Displaced by Australia’s Bushfire Crisis
Nearly three billion animals – mammals, reptiles, birds, and frogs – were killed or displaced by Australia’s devastating 2019-20 bushfires. It’s almost three times […]
Biodiversity
IUCN unveils Global Standards for nature based solutions
The new IUCN Global Standard will help governments, business and civil society ensure the effectiveness of nature-based solutions and maximise their potential to help […]
Cities
Nature-Based Solutions to 21st Century Challenges
Nature Based Solutions (NBS) come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be applied across marine and terrestrial environments to solve a […]
Sustainable Business
We’re flying less. And wild places that count on tourism dollars are starting to take notice
Dimitri Selibas Between flight shaming and a global pandemic, destinations that depend on travellers to protect ecosystems are finding themselves with fewer resources to […]
Biodiversity
Covid-19, Climate Change, Poverty and Corruption: Quest for Nature Friendly Lives and Livelihoods
The unique nature of Covid-19 crisis have been blessings to build lives and nature friendly green planet. Strategic policy responses should be designed internalizing […]