How Mexico City is Embracing Biodiversity
Courtesy of Landscape News
Written by: Ming Chun Tang
Wildlife and greenery aren’t Mexico City’s calling cards.
But while the world’s fifth-largest metropolis is home to more than 21 million people, it’s also grounds for nearly...
This Initiative is Paying Farmers and Ranchers to Combat Amazon Deforestation
Written by: Sibélia Zanon
Establishing economic value for the service of preserving native vegetation and creating a new source of income for rural producers. These are the objectives of Conserv, a private initiative launched in October by the Brazil-based...
Chile’s Waste Bus Changes Throw-Away Societies
Written by: Alex Kirby
If the climate crisis keeps you awake at night, the impact of what we casually throw away is sure to have you worried: it makes global heating a lot worse. But Chile’s waste bus is...
This NGO is Tackling Brazil’s Illegal Wildlife Trade Using WhatsApp and Facebook
Written by: Peter Yeung
In the tropical forest surrounding Alter do Chão, a Brazilian town located on a languid stretch of the Amazon River and home to what is considered one of the most beautiful freshwater beaches in the...
How Germany and Costa Rica are Putting Nature at the Heart of their Recoveries
Written by: Natasha Ferrari and Klara Nilsson
Decisions made by governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will determine the future health, wellbeing and resilience of people and planet.
New policy recommendations offer governments around the world the...
Mexico Issues Historic Sustainable Development Goals Bond Valued at $890 Million
Written by: Kimberly White
Mexico has taken a big step towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), standing at the forefront of sustainable finance innovation.
The country became the first in the world to issue...
These South American Cities Join Global Pledge to Tackle Air Pollution
Written by: Kimberly White
Two new cities have joined a global pledge for clean air. The Mayor of Bogotá, Claudia López, and the Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Crivella, have signed the Clean Air Cities Declaration.
Belize Bans Gill Nets, Expands Marine Reserve
Written by: Elizabeth Alberts
Belize, a tiny Central American nation nestled beside the Caribbean Sea, is making giant strides in its ocean conservation efforts. In the short space of a month, the government made two big decisions to help...
Mexico City Wins One Planet City Challenge, Recognized for Ambitious Climate Action
Written by: Kimberly White
Mexico City has been recognized for its work to combat the climate crisis.
WWF has announced that Mexico City is the Global Winner of its 2020 One Planet City Challenge (OPCC). Created...
These Andean Communities are Helping Restore the World’s Highest Forests
Written by: Harry Kretchmer
On the misty slopes of the High Andes, villagers are at work planting trees.
Some have bundles of seedlings tied to their backs, others have babies. They have been doing this for...
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This California City is the First in the United States to Ban New Gas...
Written by: Kimberly White
The City of Petaluma, California, is cracking down on fossil fuels. In an effort to...
Meet the Farmers Helping to Reforest Timor-Leste
Written by: Andrew Mahar
High in the mountains of Timor-Leste, a group of subsistence farmers earn an income by...
Podcast: Angela Pozzi, Founder and Artistic Director of the Washed Ashore Project
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