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SDI2020
Jane Goodall: The window of time to find climate change solutions is closing
Embrace solutions such as solar and wind energy or the future could become 'very dark', says the renowned primatologist.
Oil and Gas
World has already passed ‘peak oil’, BP figures reveal
A new report from BP has shown that the world has already passed “peak oil” demand, and that demand for it could fall as much as 50% over the next 20 years.
Sustainable Development
2 things nature taught us during the pandemic, according to Pakistan's climate advisor
Pakistan's climate change minister tells delegates at the virtual Sustainable Development Impact Summit that humans need to find a new balance with nature.
SDI2020
Why the natural world is key to a green recovery
We must take courageous, responsible and innovative decisions to rebuild economies in a sustainable way, to achieve true, green growth.
Future of Energy
Transforming homes into power stations - how Sweden is disrupting energy production
Smart grids are switching Swedish homes from energy consumers to power-making ‘prosumers.’ Local ‘district heating’ plants use excess heat to warm the majority of Swedish homes.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
In Estonia Volunteers Are Restoring Their Landscape To Fight Climate Change
Sustainable Development
In This Small Finnish Town, If You Walk Or Cycle Rather Than Drive you'll be given a cake
SDI2020
How sustainability will drive growth in the packaging industry
A focus on recyclability is an opportunity to increase recycling investments and have a positive impact on global circular economy initiatives.
SDI2020
How much is this planet worth? This is the real value of nature
If countries and business prioritize nature they could generate $10.1 trillion in annual business value and create 395 million jobs by the end of 2030.
SDI2020
How to Save the Planet: What are the challenges in making the planet more sustainable?
To meet the SDGs' environmental targets and build back better after COVID-19, we must invest in climate solutions and making cities and infrastructure more sustainable.
COVID-19
4 ways our COVID-19 recovery can tackle climate change and global inequality
The recovery from COVID-19 offers the opportunity to address other global challenges, such as climate change and inequality, write two climate experts.
Forests
This Mexican company is helping family farmers become forest stewards
Ejido Verde is a Mexican for-profit company that wants to become the world leader in pine chemicals - in a green and socially responsible way.
COVID-19
An overwhelming majority of people want real change after COVID-19
Almost nine in 10 people around the world are calling for change to make the world fairer and more sustainable in a post-COVID world, a new survey finds.
Climate Change
5 cost-effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint at home
During COVID-19 lockdowns, the use of home appliances has been on the rise. Act4Eco aims to help consumers use energy more efficiently and save money.
Forests
How rewilding Britain could absorb even more CO2 than tree planting
Britain's current woodland covers only 10% of the country and current regenerative plans are only planning to increase this by 2%, by 2050.