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New Nature Economy Report II: The Future of Nature and Business
Tune in at 15:00 CET on Wednesday 15 July to join a virtual briefing about The Future of Nature and Business, the second of three reports in the World Economic Forum’s New Nature Economy ...
Climate Change
Scientists discover new ‘human fingerprint’ on global drought patterns
Human-caused climate change, including carbon emissions and aerosols, have intensified patterns of extreme rainfall and drought across the US, Central Asia and southern Africa.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Pakistan's tree-planting push has a sweetener: more honey
Beekeepers reap a dividend from the government's programme to expand forests, as honey production rises.
COVID-19
COVID-19 has thrown our planet a lifeline when it comes to climate change
Author, Mark Lynas, discusses how a post-lockdown world can help governments to make real progress in investing in the future of our planet.
Restoring ocean life
60% of the world's fish species at risk of extinction due to climate change
New research suggests that climate change could wipe out 60% of all fish species in the oceans. Previous studies predicted fish would be far more resilient.
Climate Change
Is this innovative cocoon the key to reforestation in tough conditions?
A Dutch start-up has developed a system that provides saplings with water and shelter in the crucial early months.
COVID-19
It’s time to get serious about the causes of pandemics: UN report
In a new report, the United Nations Environment Programme calls for a “one health strategy” to rebalance the needs of people, the planet and animals.
Climate Change
How air conditioners contribute to inequality and 'energy poverty'
Analysis into countries including Canada, France and Japan shows purchasing and use of air conditioners has led to greater consumption of electricity and a greater proportion of income be...
Forests
People are planting tiny urban forests to boost biodiversity and fight climate change
Inspired by a Japanese botanist, these fast-growing, mixed-species plantations can absorb more carbon than conifer forests.
India
Drones and helicopters are battling India's fast-spreading locust swarm
India is battling its worst desert locust outbreak for decades and is using a helicopter and 12 drones to spread insecticide to battle the swarm.
Climate Change
South pole warmed ‘three times faster’ than global average over past 30 years
The world’s southernmost weather station has seen record-high temperatures over the past three decades, a new study says.
Sustainable Development
Climate change could be making forests shorter – this is how
Rising temperatures can limit photosynthesis, stunting growth in young trees, while forest loss disproportionately affects mature, old-growth trees.
Sustainable Development
This teenager has a plan to mobilize young people everywhere
YOUTHTOPIA is a new project from the teenage sisters behind Bye Bye Plastic Bags in Bali. It aims to train up a generation of changemakers and give them the tools to make a difference.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Highly protected marine areas will benefit UK fishing, not threaten it
Highly protected marine areas are the best way to conserve and restore marine life. Here's why the UK government must seize its chance to create more of them.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Africa is facing a food crisis due to COVID-19. These seeds could help prevent it
African farmers are under threat from floods, droughts, pests and the coronavirus pandemic. The right seeds for nutritious crops could help them fight back