Climate and Nature
Climate change: The IPCC just published its summary of 5 years of reports – here’s what you need to know
Here are the main findings of the IPCC AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023 – and what needs to happen to limit global warming to below 1.5°C.
Emerging Technologies
Looking to COP28: How Israeli climate tech can help meet UN SDGs
Looking to COP28 in Dubai, Israel's thriving climate tech ecosystem is well-positioned to play a key role in developing solutions to tackle the crisis.
Better Business
How to fill the sustainability gap in emerging markets and why it matters
Sustainability is key to long-term growth and value creation and companies in emerging markets need to act as it increasingly shapes global competition.
Africa
Factbox: Why is Cyclone Freddy a record-breaking storm?
As oceans become warmer, heat energy from the water's surface is fuelling stronger storms. Tropical Cyclone Freddy is the latest to hit Southern Africa.
Climate Change
This Helicopter Is Rescuing stranded 'Atmospheric River' Flood Victim
Supply Chains
Treasurers can help to lower emissions and build resilient supply chains. Here’s how
80% of global carbon emissions derive from supply chains. As such, companies are seeking ways to reduce their footprint — and in this pursuit, the treasury department has a key role to play.
Energy Transition
Why heat is a challenge in the fight against climate change, and what we can do about it
Heat makes up half of the world's energy consumption and reducing its use offers untapped opportunities to cut carbon emissions and create new industries.
Future of the Environment
Here's how the world monitors natural disasters and environmental changes
Open-access data from government satellites is making it possible for everyone to track environmental changes, here's where to look, says a professor.
Climate Change
Climate resilience: Is the UK ready for the impacts of global warming?
Carbon Brief explains the key points behind the UK Climate Resilience Programme, a government-backed initiative to understand the risks of climate change.
Global Governance
Here's how international law can protect people fleeing environmental disaster
International law is failing to protect climate migrants, and the Refugee Convention of 1951 must be amended to address this, argues a PhD Candidate in Law.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Food waste makes up ‘half’ of global food system emissions
There are many ways we can reduce emissions from food waste. These include halving meat consumption and opting for composting instead of using landfill.
Ocean
Here's why mussels are vital to a healthy coastal ecosystem
Mussels drive habitat construction and control the availability of resources, making them key to ecosystem management as sea levels rise, says a study.