International Day of Climate Action
International Day of Climate Action reminds us each year of a simple truth: climate change is not happening “somewhere out there”
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Policy and Legislation
Green Colonialism and the true cost of clean energy
In our rush to embrace renewable energy and save the planet from climate catastrophe, a disturbing pattern is emerging—one that
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Is the race for Ocean resources worth the risk?
The deep ocean, Earth’s final frontier, is home to fragile ecosystems that remain largely unexplored and, thus, mostly untouched by
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How Pesticides Affect Insect Colonies
Just recently, the European Union made a startling decision regarding the use of pesticides in member states of the EU.
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Positive Climate Developments
To start the week on a good note, today we would like to focus on some positive developments that humanity
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Forest in Germany suffer
Forest in Germany is not doing well. Spruce dies and other trees suffer. This is a conclusion of recent forest focused
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EU natural restoration – European Green Deal
EU natural restoration is a part of the European Green Deal, which commits to protecting and restoring nature. It states
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UN Talks to End Global Plastic Pollution
A UN member states committee is currently holding meetings in Paris. The main driver behind the meetings is the global
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Earth Day
Every year, on 22nd of April the Earth is celebrated around the world. Today marks the anniversary of the birth of
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World Water Day
Water – perhaps the most important element of all – is celebrated today. Unfortunately, there is not that much to
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In memoriam: Dr Kathy MacKinnon
It is with enormous sadness that IUCN and the World Commission on Protected Areas announced the sudden passing of Kathy
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Global Recycling Day
Increasing temperatures, deforestation and melting of icecaps are only some of the negative impacts climate change has on our world
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Iran: Plans to Protect More Natural Areas
Iran is a big country with a lot of diverse landscapes. From seas to snowy mountains, deserts to forests, there
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UN Agrees to Protect High Seas
UN member states finally come to an agreement to protect the high seas After a long debate in New York,
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Ecosystem restoration high on the EU agenda
Ecosystem restoration is one of the most important ways of delivering nature-based solutions for food insecurity, climate change mitigation and adaptation,
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The Mayan Train – Environment or Economy?
Controversy: the construction of an environmentally friendly transport method destroys the environment. Mexico – stereotypically the land of cacti, tacos
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Tallinn as the European Green Capital of 2023
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is a beautiful medieval city whose historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its
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Finally some good news: restoring the ozone layer
According to a report by the UN, the ozone layer is slowly but surely recovering. In 1985, scientists first discovered
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COP27 – Week 2 roundup
Talks at the UN annual climate summit in Egypt have wrapped up, with negotiations running into the weekend. Some progress
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COP27 – Week 1 roundup
Week 1 of COP27 in Sharm El Sheik has come to a close; here are the main takeaways so far.
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