Tree cover in Nepal has doubled since forests were entrusted to local communities
Over the last four decades, Nepal’s communities have carried out an extraordinary reforestation campaign. And the results are clearly visible.
FIFA clashes with European countries over human rights at the Qatar World Cup
FIFA asks teams taking part in the Qatar World Cup to “focus on the football”. Europe’s FAs respond that they will “continue to support human rights”.
COP27 invaded by an army of fossil fuel lobbyists
Fossil fuel lobbyists account for more delegates at COP27 than those from any country in the world, aside from the United Arab Emirates.
Tuvalu is the first to call for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty at COP27
The small Pacific island of Tuvalu is highly vulnerable to rising sea levels. At COP27, it demanded strict targets for the transition from fossil fuels.
Total loss of Arctic summer sea ice will happen at least once before 2050
COP27 started in the wake of a remarkable revelation: Arctic summer sea ice will melt completely for the first time and at least once before 2050.
Mexico’s supreme court has ruled to protect the wetlands and reef in Veracruz
The Supreme Court’s decision to halt plans to expand Veracruz’s Port is a powerful signal and a victory for local marine ecosystems and communities.
Floods in Assam have caused a devastating loss of life and livelihoods
Severe flooding in India’s Assam state has claimed around 200 lives and wreaked havoc on the lives and livelihoods of around one million people.
Patience Nabukalu says the West must listen to those who know what the climate crisis is
Ugandan activist Patience Nabukalu was in Turin for the Fridays for Future European meeting: “The Global North should listen to us because it depends on us”.
Time to realise the potential of sustainable wood for the Planet
Wood is renewable, recyclable, climate friendly and incredibly versatile. A journey into how this material can help shape a more healthy global economy.
Solar lights are bringing smiles to lower-income villagers in Odisha
Solar lights have been illuminating the lives of several hundred lower-income people who had been facing acute power outages in Odisha, eastern India.