The blue economy is worth $2.5 trillion a year. But what is it?
The Eastern Caribbean is at the forefront of efforts to invest heavily in developing the blue economy, in close partnership with the World Bank and others.
The Earth's freshwater cycle has exceeded the safe limit, says research
Green water is the rainwater available to plants in soil. A new study found widespread pressure on this resource has crossed a critical limit worldwide.
Climate change: Having the right combination of tree ‘personalities’ could make forests more resilient
Droughts can cause cavitation for trees, which stops them from being able to transport water - here's how having the right tree neighbours could help.
How hot is Earth today compared to when you were born? 5 climate change stories to read this week
From the impact of heatwaves around the world to eco-friendly foods that can tackle climate change, here are some of this week's top environment stories.
No time to lose: Knowledge sharing is key in the race against climate change and disasters
Knowledge exchange and capacity building are vital to ensuring reliable infrastructure, service delivery, and mitigating disaster risks, globally.
Analysis: How the UK’s ‘insane’ 40C heat was forecast ‘weeks in advance’
Advances in weather forecasting technology allowed forecasters to predict heatwaves in the UK in mid-July much further in advance than would have been historically possible.
The one thing you can't forget to make cities more sustainable
Cities play a vital part in making progress on sustainability and climate change but goals need to be actionable and measurable to guide their residents.
A new laser can help to measure how fast our glaciers are melting
A new portable tool uses lasers to measure the composition of glacier ice and scientists are using this data to determine how fast the ice is melting.
Pacific Northwest braces for potentially record-breaking heat wave
The Pacific Northwest is bracing for a heat wave where temperatures are expected to reach over 90 degrees Fahrenheit. But the projected duration is raising health concerns.
How likely would Britain’s 40°C heatwave have been without climate change?
The UK Met Office suggests that heatwave days over 40°C are ten times more likely to happen in the UK as a result of climate change.
Freezing point on Swiss Alpine summits reaches a new high. Here's why it matters
The freezing temperature in the Swiss alps is rising, causing melting ice, glacier mass loss and stranded animals - experts say climate change is to blame.
Forests cool the world even more than we think - here’s how
Forests have biophysical factors – like how tree roots, trunks and leaves distribute water and light – that amplify their cooling effect, finds a new study.