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Ecological imperatives – we can’t keep growing like this
My hope for the post-pandemic world is that we slow down, seek answers by observing nature, learn about mutual learning, deepen our respect for the wild and unmanaged world, and give Mother Earth herself a permanent seat at our tables.
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How deforestation and cattle raising threaten biodiversity in Brazil
The Ricardo Franco State park is an example of how land-grabbers are invading protected land to raise cattle, putting unique species at risk of extinction.
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Four ways to reimagine a better city
Greening our empty spaces, prioritising relationships over disposable consumption, getting around by polluting less - this is what the future of our cities could look like.
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Protecting nature means protecting ourselves
Healthy and undisturbed nature, especially intact ecosystems such as forests, provides a shield against dangerous new diseases emerging and spreading to humans.
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Why we need to talk about Debt Cancellation for Global South Countries
We are facing a triple crisis globally: a public health crisis, an economic crisis and an ecological crisis.
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Commons: how the art of co-operation is the only way out of this crisis
Our broken systems are proving incapable to cope with the COVID-19 emergency, let alone the looming threat of social and environmental collapse.
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We don’t need more fishing licences – we need help to fight COVID-19
“...the government is considering granting new fishing licences to foreign vessels that collect everything in their path. It is for this reason that I am afraid.”
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The city of our post-COVID future
Imagine a city where no one is left behind but all have access to essential services like housing, food, safe mobility, water and sanitation.
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Rethinking trade in times of COVID-19
People now buy only what is essential, and the world economy grinds to a halt because of it. So, it is clear that promoting growth through increasing trade is absurd.
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Protest during lockdown? Time to get creative
Activists all around the world are continuing to stand up for the future they want to see, in increasingly creative and innovative ways.