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Why is the Convention on Biological Diversity COP15 so important?
The 15th meeting to be held in Kunming, China in Fall 2022 is our best chance to stop biodiversity loss on the global scale before it further deteriorates beyond our control.
August Rick • 4 min read -
The invasion of Ukraine is supercharging food insecurity in the Middle East and North Africa
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is accelerating a global food crisis. In the Middle East and North Africa where I live, a region that includes already-fragile countries like Syria, Lebanon and Yemen, many households are struggling against soaring food prices.
Mohammed Tazrouti • 5 min read -
Thousands of Indigenous People call for an end to Amazon destruction and violence
The collective voice of Indigenous Peoples in Brazil can be heard loudly and clearly: Stop the Amazon destruction and violence against the Guardians of the Forest.
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Patience & urgency in activism
Climate activists and scientists are correct: We're in an ecology crisis, and the crisis is urgent.
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Big brands must seize the moment to end the plastic pollution crisis
If big brands like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Nestlé and Unilever have their way, plastic production could triple by 2050. Big brands must end their addiction to single-use plastic packaging and increase their investment in reusable and refillable systems.
Angelica Carballo Pago • 4 min read -
6 things to know about the IPCC climate solutions science report
The world’s top climate scientists just delivered their rescue plan for humanity, directly to our governments. Here's what you should know.
Kaisa Kosonen • 7 min read -
Fossil Fuels are fuelling war
Human-induced climate change and the war on Ukraine have the same roots: fossil fuels and our dependence on them.
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10 women from the Asia Pacific region steering the climate conversation
Women and girls play a vital role as agents of change for the planet, but their voices are all too often missing from the decision-making table. These are just 10 women from the Asia Pacific region who are raising their voices to help shape the climate conversation and to heal our planet.
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8 women fighting for justice and for our planet in the Americas
From Chile to Canada, women are at the forefront of the climate crisis, and one of the most impacted by climate catastrophes. Here are 8 women shaping the climate conversation in the Americas region.