English
Explore context
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Explore the latest strategic trends, research and analysis
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Explore context
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
This is how much different commodities contribute to deforestation
From cattle, to oil palm and soy, these seven agricultural commodities accounted for 71.9 million hectares of deforestation between 2001 and 2015.
Forests
The world has lost one-third of its forests, but an end to deforestation is possible
Forest coverage double the size of America has been lost in the last 10,000 years as a growing population has increased demand for agricultural land.
Climate Change
5 Black heroes of the environmental movement
From environmental justice advocates to scientists and social entrepreneurs, these people have all worked to raise awareness of climate change and protecting the planet.
UpLink
How the European Green Deal can help stop microplastic from paint reaching the ocean
Including paint microplastics under the “Do No Significant Harm” criteria in the Sustainability Taxonomy is an opportunity to tackle emissions at source.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
5 reasons to shift from a ‘throw-it-away’ consumption model to a ‘circular economy’
Building a circular economy has benefits beyond just protecting the planet, with five areas of opportunity identified in a new set of publications.
Science
Lockdown allowed scientists to study Earthquakes in a way never possible before
Lockdowns significantly reduced human activity and its impact on the Earth's crust, with ambient noise dropping by 50% to the lowest levels ever recorded.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
5 ways to reduce your household waste
Consumer change is an important part of reducing plastic waste - and the volumes that richer countries export to poorer nations. These 5 tips could help.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Antonio Guterres backs new UN plan to end 'suicidal' war on nature
Antonio Guterres has lent his support to 'Making Peace with Nature', a new UNEP report, looking at how to tackle global environmental challenges.
Climate Change
This root vegetable could help alleviate hunger and end soil erosion. Here’s how
Cassava is a highly nutritious plant that could help bring depleted soil back to life, enabling farmers to grow commercially valuable crops, according to a new study.
Climate Change
British hills could soon be generating electricity. Here’s how
A new high-density hydro system means that small hills, rather than mountains, can be utilized for hydropower. It could help meet future electricity demand around the world.
Restoring ocean life
The seafood sector and governments must join forces to combat illegal fishing
Beating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing requires industry and governments to join forces to ensure IUU fishers can't find buyers or land catch.
Future of Economic Progress
From ocean taxes to family planning, review flags ways to protect nature
A major report, commissioned by the UK government, looks at how humans can stop overusing the goods and services provided for free by the natural world.
Climate Change
How Pakistan is aiming for a green recovery from the pandemic
Pakistan's green stimulus package focuses on innovative financial tools to help build sustainable economic growth by preserving nature and creating jobs.
Restoring ocean life
Can the shipping industry clean up its act? House on Fire podcast
Shipping is responsible for a gigaton of C02 emissions a year. We talk to the people on the climate frontline about one of the world's toughest industries to decarbonize.
Biodiversity
Here’s why the Galápagos’ ecosystem is one-of-a-kind
The Galápagos’ unique ecosystem can be traced back to its rich reserves of marine algae, produced by a nutrient-rich upwelling of cold water.