Indonesia sets global example on fighting forest fires
Indonesia's methods include peatland restoration and investing in firefighting capabilities. The measures have seen a sharp decline in hotspots across the region.
Ireland's inspiring idea to go greener
Ireland has ambitious plans to harness the power of trees, combating climate change and making the Emerald Isle even greener.
The Amazon is burning. Who will save it?
Amazon fires in Brazil caused by farmers are intended to gain land for crops and cattle grazing, but bring dire consequences for our planet, writes executive director of the World Economi...
Flood damage is now a mental health threat in Britain
A study shows that people whose homes are damaged by disasters are 50% more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety.
This is how we can make African agriculture more resilient to climate change
Despite Africa showing significant signs of progress, the country still faces significant challenges from climate change to food security. The risks posed by environmental changes mean th...
Central banks are finally taking action against climate change
Banks are facing increased reputational and financial risks from financing activities that contribute to climate change.
Germany is falling out of love with cars. This is the surprising reason
Germans are buying more electric bikes than cars. But, why?
This company helps women to become solar entrepreneurs
Solar Sister is empowering women in parts of rural Africa, not only to generate their own renewable energy, but also to sell it to others. And it’s creating a brighter future for business...
Hurricanes, wildfires and natural disasters drive high reinsurance renewal rates
Large insurance losses from hurricanes, wildfires and other natural disasters in the past two years are set to push up reinsurance renewal rates.
Global ocean treaty required to protect the world's seas - here's why
The oceans are increasingly threatened by global warming, acidification and pollution, and the impacts will affect everyone.
Europe is warming much faster than science predicted
This summer saw two unbearable heat waves blanket Europe. The second set new records for high temperature when the mercury hit 114.8 degrees Fahrenheit in Southern France.
Senegal is planting millions of mangrove trees to fight deforestation
A massive effort is underway to plant millions of trees in a country that has lost around a quarter of its mangrove forests in recent decades.