Environment and Natural Resource Security
These 5 countries are home to more than half the world’s forests
The UN says the world has lost an area the size of Libya in woodlands since 1990, but the good news is that net losses in forests have slowed.
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How to Save the Planet
COVID-19
Colombia's former president says COVID-19 shows the importance of listening to indigenous peoples on how we treat the planet
When leaders heed the wisdom of indigenous peoples, we can better protect ourselves and the planet, says former President of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
COVID-19 is an unmissable chance to put people and the planet first
Our response to the coronavirus pandemic must be one that moves away from the obsession with GDP and creates a greener, fairer world.
COVID-19
COVID-19 is showing us the link between human and planetary health
The damage we have done to our planet is exacerbating the spread and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic - but our collective response shows all is not lost.
Climate Change
Women lose most from the climate crisis. How can we empower them?
Women in developing countries are disproportionately affected by climate change – and only education can remedy this
COVID-19
We must put care and connection at the center of the coronavirus response
To avoid loneliness and social isolation, we must remember to care for ourselves, our communities and the environment during this pandemic.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
3 ways to put water onto the climate agenda
For World Water Day 2020, how to incorporate water into the climate agenda by raising awareness, encouraging advocacy and seeking innovation.
Oil and Gas
Big oil's climate pledges will fail without workforce equality
The energy sector is lagging behind on female representation - but a more diverse workforce would help it innovate its way to beating climate change
The Ocean
Here's how transparent global fisheries can be a reality
The WEF's Tuna Traceability Declaration comes into force this year – a crucial step towards stemming illegal fishing that harms both ecosystems and economies
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Avocado: the 'green gold' causing environment havoc
Intensive avocado farming in Mexico is causing water shortages, biodiversity loss and even earthquakes – what are the solutions?
Climate Change
Here's how climate change could cause insects to destroy our crops
A new study suggests that climate models could vastly under-estimate the effect global warming has on agriculture, as they fail to factor in the increased destruction of insects on crops.
Climate Change
This is what we can really do about climate change, says new report
This report identifies six steps necessary to avoid climate catastrophe.
Future of Energy
Zero-carbon buildings are possible following these four steps
It is possible to have buildings that do not emit carbon. Here are some striking examples from around the world.
Davos 2020
8 top stories from the week in Davos 2020
Find out what Donald Trump, Greta Thunberg and other key leaders had to say at Davos.
Climate Change
5 things we learned about climate change at Davos 2020
The transition away from fossil fuels has begun - but will it happen fast enough to avoid a global catastrophe? It was one of the hottest topics at Davos 2020