8 ways women will re-shape the post-COVID-19 world
Women were hit hard by COVID-19 and have had to adapt. A survey indicating eight new personas show they have new priorities, skills and social vigour.
Transforming Food Systems with Farmers: A Pathway for the EU
This report takes a practical look at the farmer and food value chain landscape in the EU and points to the pathway forward to scale climate-smart agriculture.
Warmer, drier spring to bring worsening drought to US, NOAA report predicts
60% of the US is experiencing notable drought conditions, which the NOAA has said will put a strain on water supplies and increase the risk of wildfires.
Record-smashing heatwaves are hitting Antarctica and the Arctic – here's why
Temperatures are surging in Antarctica and the Arctic. The poles are warming far faster than the global average as climate change drives polar heatwaves.
Antarctic Ice Shelf Collapses Amid Record Temperatures
The Conger ice shelf was the first to collapse in the East Antarctic, which is considered more stable.
UN calls for extreme weather warning systems for everyone on Earth within 5 years
Since the 1970s, early warning weather systems have helped reduce the number of people killed by natural disasters by 76%, but more are urgently needed.
The Amazon rainforest is losing its resilience – here's what we need to do
Three-quarters of the Amazon rainforest is losing its ability to bounce back from repeated disturbances, mostly in regions near human activity or with less rainfall.
Turning deforestation commitments into reality
As a global community, we need to act fast and embrace No Deforestation solutions. Organisations must continue to develop rights-based conservation and land-use practices to conserve trop...
Rooftop gardens can help alleviate heat in cities, study finds
Bright rooftop gardens that reflect the sun or “green roofs” filled with plants and greenery can alleviate some of the extreme city heat caused by global warming.
These five short walks can motivate us to protect the wider environment
With the constant reminder of climate change, it can make us feel individually powerless. An expert explains how psychogeography can help change this.
What are 'sponge cities' and how can they prevent floods?
Sponge cities are urban areas with abundant natural areas such as trees, lakes and parks - or other good designs intended to absorb rain and prevent flooding.
This is how we can support the most vulnerable through climate change
The poorest countries face the greatest risks from climate change and require international support to finance adaptation, says the International Monetary Fund.