How stronger trade rules can help us meet climate goals
International trade should facilitate progress towards sustainability and environmental protection, alongside continued growth.
Why the natural world is key to a green recovery
We must take courageous, responsible and innovative decisions to rebuild economies in a sustainable way, to achieve true, green growth.
Transforming homes into power stations - how Sweden is disrupting energy production
Smart grids are switching Swedish homes from energy consumers to power-making ‘prosumers.’ Local ‘district heating’ plants use excess heat to warm the majority of Swedish homes.
How to cut the carbon footprint of online shopping
Green supply chain management can ease the environmental impact of e-commerce, from product design, through to disposal.
How to Save the Planet: What are the challenges in making the planet more sustainable?
To meet the SDGs' environmental targets and build back better after COVID-19, we must invest in climate solutions and making cities and infrastructure more sustainable.
This French firm is making biodegradable face masks using hemp
French company Geochanvre are making masks made out of hemp, as an alternative to single-use plastic ones. The idea was prompted by environmental concerns.
This Mexican company is helping family farmers become forest stewards
Ejido Verde is a Mexican for-profit company that wants to become the world leader in pine chemicals - in a green and socially responsible way.
5 cost-effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint at home
During COVID-19 lockdowns, the use of home appliances has been on the rise. Act4Eco aims to help consumers use energy more efficiently and save money.
Here's why Microsoft is sinking data centres under the sea
Microsoft's 'Project Natick' experiment off the coast of Scotland has shown underwater data centers could be up to eight times more reliable than their dry-land counterparts.
How rewilding Britain could absorb even more CO2 than tree planting
Britain's current woodland covers only 10% of the country and current regenerative plans are only planning to increase this by 2%, by 2050.
4 ways the Middle East can catch up on climate action
Our region has huge sustainability challenges to overcome, not least the harsh desert climate and a low level of awareness about climate change.
How to drive investment into sustainable infrastructure
A new labelling system will mean investors can trust their money is going to projects that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.