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Tristan da Cunha Becomes Leader in Ocean Conservation
Courtesy of Landscape News
Written by: Augusta Dwyer
Rising from the Atlantic swells, halfway between South...
Hawaii Becomes First U.S. State to Declare a Climate Emergency
Written by: Kimberly White
The state of Hawaii has made history as the first U.S. state to declare a...
Preventing Wildfires Since 1944: The Story of the Real Smokey Bear
Written by: Kimberly White
This story was originally published on May 11, 2019 and has been updated and republished...
What Burkina Faso Can Teach Us About Forest Restoration
Written by: Natalie Marchant
Centuries-old farming techniques used to restore degraded land in Burkina Faso could help guide wider...
Global Campaign Aims to End Cheetah Trafficking
Written by: Kimberly White
The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) has launched a new campaign to put a stop to...
US Intelligence Warns of Dire Climate Consequences that Biotech Could Ease
Written by: Joseph Opoku Gakpo
Though climate change is likely to exacerbate food and water shortages for poor countries,...
Life in a Remote Alaskan Community on the Front Line of Climate Change
Written by: Connor Dunleavy
The world’s high-latitude regions experience climate change at a rate twice as fast as the...
How Scientists are Restoring Boreal Peatlands to Help Keep Carbon in the Ground
Written by: Bin Xu
Peatlands are one of the most valuable terrestrial ecosystems in...
Cities Must Cut Their ‘Consumption Emissions’ – Here’s How
Written by: Joe Blakey and Jana Wendler
Almost every city now has some form...
Increased Investment in Tree Nursery Infrastructure Essential to U.S. Reforestation Efforts to Combat Climate...
Written by: Mike Gaworecki
Restoring forests in areas where they once stood is an important step toward halting climate...
World’s First Vegan Hospital: This Hospital Just Became the First in the World to...
Written by: Kimberly White
In a world-first, this hospital has gone 100 percent vegan. Located in Beirut, Lebanon, Hayek...
These 3 World Heritage Marine Sites Store Billions of Tonnes of CO2
Written by: Victoria Masterson
Protected marine sites around Australia are crucial for capturing and storing of greenhouse gases, according...
UK Government Launches New £150 Million Fund for Rainforest Protection
Written by: Kimberly White
The UK has launched a new multi-million pound fund to aid in the protection of...
Lessons Learned From a Decade of REDD+ in Guyana
Courtesy of Forests News
Written by: Gloria Pallares
Guyana, meaning “land of water,” is one...
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...
Meet Coté Castañeda, the Recycling Expert that Connects People and Companies Contributing to the...
This profile is published in collaboration with Level Magazine
Coté Castañeda is an industrial and civil engineer, and...
NASA Appoints First Climate Advisor
Written by: Kimberly White
NASA has created a new role to achieve the agency’s climate science objectives set out...
More Than 250 Organizations Call on the U.S. Administration, Congress to Invest $1.3 Billion...
Written by: Kimberly White
Organizations across the United States are calling on the Biden-Harris Administration and Congress to take...
How Mexico City is Embracing Biodiversity
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Written by: Ming Chun Tang
Wildlife and greenery aren’t Mexico City’s calling...
Sowing Seeds of Food Security in Africa
Written by: Catherine Nakalembe, Christina Justice, Hannah Kerner, Christopher Justice, and Inbal Becker-Reshef
Food security is one of the...
Taking Care of Business: The Private Sector is Waking Up to Nature’s Value
Written by: Megan C. Evans
For many businesses, climate change is an existential threat. Extreme...
A New Initiative Could Make Cities More Biodiverse: Here’s How
Written by: Børge Brende and Ivan Duque
The need to transform the relationship between cities and nature has become...
United States Commits to Protect 30% of Its Land and Ocean Areas by 2030
Written by: Kimberly White
The United States is taking ambitious action to tackle the climate crisis and address biodiversity...
President Biden Recommits United States to Paris Agreement
Written by: Kimberly White
The United States of America is returning to the Paris Agreement.
Hours...
Great Green Wall Initiative Receives More Than $14 Billion Boost to Green the Sahel
Written by: Kimberly White
Africa's Great Green Wall Initiative has received a significant funding boost.
During...
Global North Is Responsible for 92% of Excess Emissions
Written by: Rishika Pardikar
The United States is responsible for 40 percent of the climate breakdown the world is...
More Than 50 Countries Pledge to Protect 30% of the World’s Land and Ocean...
Written by: Kimberly White
Governments from around the globe have come together to champion a global deal for nature...
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...
Veganuary: Asda Launches Vegan Butcher Counter
UK supermarket giant Asda is testing out a new plant-based concept to coincide with Veganuary. The retailer has teamed up with vegan...
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...
Egypt’s Farmers Face Climate Impacts with New Agricultural Methods
Written by: Rahma Diaa
After Egyptian farmer Muhammad El-Desouki lost more than half of his tomato crop to a long heatwave,...
Climate Change is Resulting in Profound, Immediate and Worsening Health Impacts, Over 120 Researchers...
Written by: Celia McMichael, Ilan Kelman, Shouro Dasgupta, and Sonja Ayeb-Karlsson
Climate change is...
Leonardo DiCaprio Joins Forces with the European Commission and Global Wildlife Conservation for Biodiversity...
Written by: Kimberly White
Leonardo DiCaprio has joined forces with the European Commission and Global Wildlife Conservation to protect...
Crowdfunding for Conservation on a Deserted Tourist Island
Courtesy of Landscape News
Written by: Ming Chun Tang
In pre-COVID times, some half a million...
Over 400 Female Climate Leaders Sign Open Letter Calling for Stronger Female Representation in...
Written by: Kimberly White
Female climate leaders from around the globe are calling for greater accountability and transparency on...
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...
Canadian Government Commits Nearly $4 billion for Nature-Based Climate Solutions
Written by: Kimberly White
Canada is stepping up its investments in nature-based solutions to combat climate change.
António Guterres: “We are at war with nature and we have to make peace”
Written by: Manuel Planelles
2020 was to be the turning point in the international fight against climate change. But the...
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden Names John Kerry as Climate Envoy
Written by: Kimberly White
One of the leading architects of the Paris Climate Agreement is returning to government to...
Secondhand Clothing Sales are Booming – and May Help Solve the Sustainability Crisis in...
Written by: Hyejune Park and Cosette Marie Joyner Armstrong
A massive force is reshaping...
Leading by Doing – Pakistani PM Imran Khan on the Urgent Need for Climate...
Written by: Imran Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan
Climate change is one of the defining global challenges faced by...
Europe Targets 100 Climate-Neutral Cities by 2030
Written by: James Dacey
More people are moving to cities. Some forecasts predict that two thirds of the world’s population...
World’s Leading Conservation Groups Call on G20 to Invest in Nature to Reduce Risk...
Written by: Kimberly White
Twenty of the world’s leading conservation organizations have joined together to urge the G20 to...
United Kingdom Moves Up Ban on Petrol and Diesel Cars to 2030
Written by: Kimberly White
The United Kingdom has moved up its ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles from...
“Lost” Malagasy Chameleon Species Rediscovered After More Than a Century
Written by: Kimberly White
Scientists have rediscovered a “lost” species of chameleon. During a two-week expedition in Madagascar, a...
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden Pledges to Rejoin Paris Agreement on First Day
Written by: Kimberly White
The United States began the one-year process to leave the Paris Agreement last year and...
Singapore to Plant One Million Trees by 2030
Written by: Morgan Erickson-Davis
Languishing in the soft, silty mud, the living fossil looked as if it didn’t...
Tough Air Quality Rules are Making a Difference, Says London’s Mayor
Written by: Sean Fleming
Londoners worrying about air quality can now breathe a little easier, thanks to news...
Creative Community-Based Policies in Bhutan Reveal Benefits of Planted Forests
Courtesy of Forests News
Written by: Julie Mollins
An innovative community-based forest management policy has resolved...
Restoring Seagrasses Can Bring Coastal Bays Back to Life
Written by: Robert J. Orth, Jonathan Lefcheck, and Karen McGlathery
A century ago Virginia’s...
Empowering Food Security Strategies Amidst a Pandemic in Malaysia
Written by: Dr. Jeyanny Vijayanathan
The COVID-19 pandemic swept the world without a warning, disrupting many industries and food...
Samoa Pledges to Preserve 30% of its Ocean in Historic New Strategy
Written by: Kimberly White
The Government of Samoa has launched an ambitious new strategy to protect and preserve its...
Prince William Launches £50 Million Prize to Find Innovative Solutions to the World’s Greatest...
Written by: Kimberly White
Prince William has launched a new initiative to solve the world’s most significant environmental problems....
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...
Endangered Tasmanian Devils Return to Australian Mainland for First Time in 3,000 Years
Written by: Kimberly White
Tasmanian devils have returned to mainland Australia.
In an effort to rewild...
These 12 Major Cities Have Committed to Divesting from Fossil Fuels
Written by: Kimberly White
Mayors from around the globe have pledged to shift away from fossil fuels in an...
World’s Largest Carbon Emitter Calls for Green Recovery, Commits to Carbon Neutrality
Written by: Kimberly White
China has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. In a shocking move, President Xi...
Africa’s Great Green Wall is Officially 4% – and Unofficially 18% – Complete
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Written by: Natasha Vizcarra
Now in its second decade, the ambitious African Union–led...
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...
COVID-19: The Cities Leading a Greener and Fairer Recovery
Written by: Giuseppe Sala
The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused immense suffering, throwing the global economy into upheaval and...
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,...
7 Innovative Projects Making Cities More Sustainable
Written by: Andy Dunn
With an ever-increasing global population and rising urbanization, creating safe, resilient and sustainable cities is...
26 Organizations Pledge to Conserve, Restore, and Grow More than 855 Million Trees
Written by: Kimberly White
Organizations across the U.S. have joined together in support of nature-based solutions. The World Economic...
U.S. Plastics Pact: New Initiative Aims to Shift United States Towards a Circular Economy...
Written by: Kimberly White
Companies, government agencies, and NGOs across the United States have come together in a new...
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...
How Google Is Fighting Fire with Real-Time Mapping Data
Written by: Sean Fleming
You probably can’t outrun a forest fire. They can travel at speeds of up to 22...
Virtual Island Summit: Zero Carbon Conference to Connect Thousands of Islanders from Around the...
Written by: Kimberly White
Islanders from around the globe are coming together for the Virtual Island Summit. From September...
Ghanaian Government Commissions University Dedicated to Sustainable Development and the Environment
Written by: Kimberly White
Ghana is opening a university dedicated to sustainable development and the environment.
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.
Rhino Poaching Falls by More Than Half in South Africa and Namibia
Written by: Kimberly White
Rhino poaching has decreased significantly in South Africa and Namibia.
Rhino poaching...
In a World First, Australian University Builds Own Solar Farm to Offset 100% of...
Written by: Jake Whitehead, Andrew Wilson, Peta Ashworth, Saphira Rekker, and Tapan K Saha
Tiger Populations Increase Across Six Countries, Offering New Hope for Iconic Species
Written by: Kimberly White
For the first time in four years, new tigers have been documented in a region...
Former Iowa Gov. Chet Culver Wants His State to Embrace Energy Efficiency
Written by: Sarah Kennedy
While governor of Iowa, Chet Culver pushed his state to become a leader in wind...
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.
Vietnam Bans Wildlife Trade to Reduce Risk of Future Pandemics
Written by: Kimberly White
Vietnam has taken an important step forward in preventing future pandemics. Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen...
Prioritizing Nature Could Be $10 Trillion Opportunity, Create 395 Million Jobs
Written by: Kimberly White
A new report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) has found that prioritizing nature isn’t...
This Startup is Using 3D Printing Technology to Create Plant-Based Steaks
Written by: Kimberly White
An Israel-based startup is shaking up the plant-based protein industry. Redefine Meat has unveiled a...
New York City Paints Rooftops White to Help Residents Stay Cool
Written by: Stephanie Manuzak
On hot days in New York City, residents swelter when they’re outside and in their...
Canada Joins Global Ocean Alliance
Written by: Kimberly White
Canada has joined a global call for ocean protection. The Government of Canada has...
Farmers in Honduras and Costa Rica Learn Alternative to Slashing and Burning Rainforests
Written by: Stephanie Manuzak
Rainforests are an important defense against climate change because they absorb carbon. But many are...
This Chinese Megacity is Building a Massive Car-Free District
Written by: Sean Fleming
The breakneck speed of China’s economic and urban growth has gone hand in hand with...
Two Australian Cities Go 100% Renewable
Written by: Kimberly White
Two Australian cities are now powered using 100 percent renewable energy. The City of Sydney...
Germany Announces New Ban on Single-Use Plastic Products
Written by: Kimberly White
Germany is taking a step forward in the battle against plastic pollution. The German Cabinet...
Italian Divers Just Rescued a Whale Caught in ‘Ghost’ Fishing Nets
Written by: Charlotte Edmond
Just because a net is no longer being used doesn’t mean it can’t continue...
Arctic Records Its Highest Temperature Ever
Written by: Jeff Berardelli
Alarming heat scorched Siberia on Saturday as the small town of Verkhoyansk (67.5°N latitude) reached...
This Underwater Sculpture is Helping to Restore Coral Reefs in Thailand
Written by: David Elliott
Dive beneath the brilliant blue waters surrounding Thailand’s Koh Tao island and you might come...
226 South Korean Local Governments Declare Climate Emergency
Written by: Kimberly White
Local governments in South Korea have declared a climate emergency. Representing 98 percent of South...
New Jersey Becomes First U.S. State to Require Schools to Teach Climate Change
Written by: Kimberly White
New Jersey schools will now be required to teach students about climate change.
Drone Captures Thousands of Sea Turtles Flocking to Great Barrier Reef
Written by: Elizabeth Claire Alberts
From high above, the blue sea looks like it’s speckled with tiny white dots....
Ethiopia to Plant 5 Billion Tree Seedlings in 2020
Written by: Kimberly White
Ethiopia has set out to plant 5 billion tree seedlings this year. The planting is...
New Institutional Arrangements in Climate Mitigation Programs Show Promise in Peruvian Amazon
Courtesy of Forests News
Written by: Julie Mollins
Indigenous federations and the Peruvian government are confronting obstacles...
Race to Zero: Global Campaign Calls for Resilient, Zero Carbon Recovery
Written by: Kimberly White
Companies, cities, investors, and civil society have joined together in pursuit of a resilient, zero...
New International Alliance Aims to End Wildlife Crime
Written by: Kimberly White
A new alliance has formed to take on the illegal wildlife trade.
Colorado College Achieves Carbon Neutrality
Written by: Jan Ellen Spiegel
This year, Colorado College met a goal it set in 2009 to become carbon...
Farm to Fork: EU to Dedicate €10 Billion Toward Plant-Based and Alternative Proteins
Written by: Kimberly White
The European Commission has proposed a new plan to catalyze a global transition to sustainable...
Philippine Village Delivers Nearly 300 Critically Endangered Sea Turtle Hatchlings to Sea
Written by: Erwin M. Mascariñas
Villagers in the southern Philippines taking part in an initiative to protect turtle nesting...
Houston Commits to 100% Renewable Energy in Step Toward Carbon Neutrality
Written by: Kimberly White
The City of Houston has committed to 100 percent renewable energy. Mayor Sylvester Turner announced...
This Pacific Island has Banned Fishing to Allow the Marine Ecosystem to Recover
Written by: Kate Whiting
People on the Pacific archipelago of Palau firmly believe in the old saying, "We...
More than 75 Years of Wildfire Prevention: The Story of the Real Smokey Bear
Written by: Kimberly White
This story was originally published on May 11, 2019 and has been updated and republished...
Hong Kong Authorities Seize 26 Tonnes of Shark Fins
Written by: Kimberly White
Authorities have seized 26 tonnes of shark fins in Hong Kong, the largest shark fin...
Global Fossil Fuel Demand’s ‘Staggering’ Fall
Written by: Kieran Cooke
One of the pillars of industrial society is tottering: global fossil fuel demand is buckling,...
The Entrepreneurs Bringing Us One Step Closer to Solving the World’s Toughest Challenges
Written by: Louisa Montagu-Pollock
The world faces an unprecedented set of challenges, from a global pandemic and rampant income...
Morgan Stanley Will No Longer Finance Oil and Gas Exploration and Development in the...
Written by: Kimberly White
Morgan Stanley will no longer fund oil and gas exploration and development in the Arctic,...
It’s a Galloping Goodbye to Europe’s Coal
Written by: Kieran Cooke
The energy that has powered a continent for several hundred years, driving its industry, fighting...
Global Wildlife Coalition Launches to End Wildlife Trade, Stop Future Pandemics
Written by: Kimberly White
A new coalition has launched to put an end to the commercial wildlife trade....
Papua Mangroves Could Help Indonesia Coast to Climate Targets
Courtesy of Forests News
Written by: Julie Mollins
The characteristics of mangroves in a range...
Project Green Schools Launches Race for the Planet: Virtual Home Edition
Written by: Kimberly White
Project Green Schools has officially launched the Race for the Planet: Virtual Home Edition. The...
World’s Largest Online Climate Conference Announced to Mark 50th Anniversary of World’s First Earth...
The countdown begins for what is shaping up to the be the biggest climate conference of 2020. From April 20th through 25th,...
Climate Week NYC Not Postponed, Will Go On as Planned in September
Written by: Kimberly White
Climate Week NYC will take place as scheduled in September.
The Climate...
Helping Alaskan Communities Facing Climate Risks
Written by: Randy Showstack
Darlene Tocktoo Turner fondly recalls growing up in Shishmaref, Alaska, a community on Sarichef Island,...
How the Middle East is Shifting to a Sustainable Future
Written by: Sunil Kaushal
The urgency of addressing climate change has driven investors to put sustainability and Environmental, Social...
COP26 Postponed Until 2021 Due to Global COVID-19 Pandemic
Written by: Kimberly White
The UN Climate Change Conference has officially been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Girl Scouts Bring Comfort and Familiarity to First Responders and Local Communities During COVID-19...
Written by: Kimberly White
The world is in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, thus far 182 countries have...
Ecosystems Containing “Irrecoverable Carbon” Must be Protected to Avoid Climate Catastrophe Says New Study
Written by: Kimberly White
New research spearheaded by Conservation International has identified key land areas in need of protection...
Global Farmland is Expanding Due to Climate Change- What Does this Mean for the...
Written by: Evelyn Smail
The changing climate is transforming the
global agricultural landscape. As our planet heats, areas suitable...
In the Seychelles, Blue Bonds Turn National Debt into Marine Protection
Courtesy of Landscape News
Written by: Monica Evans
To manage its oceans better, the Seychelles...
Wales to Ban Single-Use Plastics Next Year
Written by: Kimberly White
The government of Wales has announced a new plan to battle plastic pollution. In honor...
In Africa, Bamboo Bicycles are Shifting Gears for Women in the Workforce
Courtesy of Landscape News
Written by: Monica Evans
Bamboo might seem an unusual material...
New Zealand Pledges $2 Million to Help Relocate Fijians Displaced by Climate Change
Written by: Kimberly White
The government of New Zealand is pledging $2 million to help relocate Fijian communities displaced...
EU Funding to Aid in Conservation of the World’s Rarest Gorilla
Written by: Kimberly White
The EU has launched a new initiative to protect the world’s rarest gorilla. The EU...
Air Pollution From Fossil Fuels Costs $2.9 Trillion Annually- Study
Written by: Kimberly White
Air pollution from burning fossil fuels is costing the world approximately $2.9 trillion each year,...
Global Resource Consumption has Topped 100 Billion Tons per Year
Courtesy of Landscape News
Written by: Monica Evans
Humanity just gained a dubious new accolade....
Rhino Poaching Has Declined in South Africa for Fifth Consecutive Year
Written by: Kimberly White
Rhino poaching has decreased for the fifth straight year in South Africa. The South African...
Peruvian Government Proposes New Marine Reserve Harboring 1,100 Species
Written by: Maria Salazar
Under the sea, jutting into the Pacific from the southern Peruvian department of Ica,...
United Kingdom to Ban Petrol, Diesel, and Hybrid Cars By 2035
Written by: Kimberly White
The UK government is phasing out petrol, diesel, and hybrid cars by 2035. The sale...
1,400 Pounds of Shark Fins Seized in Miami
Written by: Kimberly White
U.S. government officials recently seized 1,400 pounds of shark fins at a port in Miami,...
The Carbon Sequestration Powers of the Near-Extinct Forest Elephant
Courtesy of Landscape News
Written by: Augusta Dwyer
As they move through the rainforest munching...
Dr. Jane Goodall, Malala Yousafzai, and More Than 2,000 Activists Declare State of Emergency,...
Written by: Kimberly White
Activists, campaigners, and movement leaders from more than 140 countries have come together to declare...
Climate Crisis: The Countryside Could be Our Greatest Ally- if We Can Reform Farming
Written by: Ian Boyd
Around 20% of the UK’s farms account for 80% of...
China Temporarily Bans Wildlife Trade to Contain Coronavirus Outbreak
Written by: Rhett Butler
Conservationists are welcoming news that the Chinese Government has temporarily banned the sale of...
Buy One, Get Fifteen: New Campaign Shines Light on Strict Penalties for Wildlife Crime...
Written by: Kimberly White
WildAid and CHANGE are raising awareness of strict penalties for wildlife gifts in Vietnam with...
China Announces Plan to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics
Written by: Kimberly White
China has announced a new plan to tackle plastic pollution. On January 19th, the National...
France Phases Out Single-Use Plastics
Written by: Kimberly White
France is beginning the decade by phasing out single-use plastics. France became the first country...
In the Future There Will be More Rain, but Less Water, in the Nile...
Written by: Ethan D. Coffel and Justin S. Mankin
The Nile – the world’s...
Dunkin’ and Snoop Dogg Team Up to Launch New Breakfast Sandwich
Written by: Kimberly White
Dunkin' has unveiled its latest plant-based meat offering. In the United States, Dunkin's latest creation...
Environmental Defense Fund Teams Up with Ball Aerospace and New Zealand Government to Launch...
Written by: Kimberly White
The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has set out on an ambitious new project to tackle...
Transition to Renewable Energy Would Cut Carbon and Costs in Indonesia, Says New Study
Written by: Della Syahni
In Indonesia, a major producer and consumer of coal, politicians often argue that continued reliance...
New Zealand Commits to Carbon Neutrality, Establishes Climate Change Commission
Written by: Kimberly White
New Zealand lawmakers have passed landmark legislation committing to carbon neutrality. The Zero Carbon Act...
How small states can cut their carbon emissions to net zero – Wales has...
Written by: Filippos Proedrou
Efforts to tackle climate change often focus on international agreements...
TED Launches Countdown for Climate Action
Written by: Kimberly White
Renowned media organization, TED, has announced a new global collaboration to spur climate action. During...
Towards Two Billion Trees: New Plan to End Deforestation and Aid Koala Recovery in...
Written by: Kimberly White
The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia has announced a new strategy to aid koala recovery...
Critically Endangered Crocodile Confirmed Nesting in Nepal After 37 Years
Written by: Shreya Dasgupta
There may be a glimmer of hope for the critically endangered gharial, a unique crocodile...
UN Chief: World’s Main Emitters Must Do More to Defeat Global Climate Emergency
Written by: Kimberly White
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) has officially begun. Over the next two weeks, more...
Mark Carney Named UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance
Written by: Kimberly White
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has been named the United Nations Special Envoy for...
Amazon fires are causing glaciers in the Andes to melt even faster
Written by: Matthew Harris
If you have turned on a TV or read the...
27 Countries Pledge $9.7 billion for Climate Action in Developing Countries
Written by: Kimberly White
Countries from around the world have pledged more than $9.7 billion to replenish the Green...
North Pole Walk for Climate Action: Endurance Athlete to Shine Light on Devastating Climate...
Written by: Kimberly White
Endurance athlete Michael Haddad has set out to highlight the devastating impacts of climate change...
Farming in South Africa is under threat from climate change. Here’s how
Written by: Peter Johnston
There’s an assumption in the agricultural industry that the yields...
14 Cities to Reduce Meat Consumption by 2030
Written by: Kimberly White
Mayors from around the globe are committing to reduce meat consumption in their cities. Mayors...
COP25 Moves to Madrid
Written by: Kimberly White
The UN Climate Change Conference, COP25, has officially been moved to Spain. Initially set to...
U.S. Announces Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement
Written by: Kimberly White
The United States is leaving the Paris Agreement. The U.S. has begun the one-year process...
Afghanistan Increases Use of Renewable Energy Sources
Courtesy of Wadsam
Afghanistan’s renewable energy resource potential is estimated at over 300,000 megawatts,...
Chilean Government Announces Cancellation of Global Climate Summit
Written by: Kimberly White
The Chilean government has announced the cancellation of the 2019 UN Climate Change Conference in...
Tracking Bolivian Forest Fires: New App Launched May Aid Firefighter Response Time
Written by: John C. Cannon
A new app aimed at tracking forest fires in Bolivia could shake up the...
McDonald’s Tests Plant-Based Burger in Canada
Written by: Kimberly White
McDonald's and Beyond Meat have teamed up to bring a new plant-based burger to North...
Deforestation Intensifies Warming in the Amazon Rain Forest
Written by: Jim Daley
Fires raging across the Amazon in recent weeks have gripped the world’s attention and renewed...
Mass movement and the “femininization” of agriculture
Courtesy of Landscape News
Written by: Gabrielle Lipton
In the vernacular of climate change, the term...
Pittsburgh Becomes Second U.S. City to Adopt UN Sustainable Development Goals
Written by: Kimberly White
Pittsburgh has become the second U.S. city to adopt the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals...
Sumatra survey looks to identify at-risk rhinos for captive breeding
Written by: Junaidi Hanafiah
Translated by: Aria Danaparamita
As Indonesia prepares to launch a new captive-breeding...
Gabon to Receive $150 million from Norway to Preserve Rainforests
Written by: Kimberly White
Gabon and Norway have entered into a historic agreement to preserve Gabon's rainforests. The partnership...
Rising seas threaten hundreds of Native American heritage sites along Florida’s Gulf Coast
Written by: Jayur Mehta and Tara Skipton
Native North Americans first arrived in Florida approximately...
New Initiative Launched to Protect Central America’s Five Great Forests
Written by: Kimberly White
Global Wildlife Conservation and the Wildlife Conservation Society are working to save Mesoamerica’s five largest...
Five things every government needs to do right now to tackle the climate emergency
Written by: Rebecca Willis
If targets were enough to beat the climate crisis, we...
Costa Rica Named UN Champion of the Earth, Launches Global Coalition to Protect Nature
Written by: Kimberly White
Costa Rica has been awarded the 2019 UN Champion of the Earth award. The Central...
Germany and Slovakia Commit to Phase Out Coal, Join Global Alliance
Written by: Kimberly White
Germany and Slovakia have committed to phasing out coal. The two European nations are the...
Youth climate movement puts ethics at the center of the global debate
Written by: Marion Hourdequin
Even if you’ve never heard of Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old...
Climate breakdown is pushing Brazil’s iconic Araucaria tree to extinction – new research
Written by: Oliver Wilson
For hundreds of thousands of years, the distinctive candelabra shapes...
Glasgow to Host 2020 UN Climate Summit
Written by: Kimberly White
The United Kingdom is set to host the 2020 UN Climate Change Conference. The UK...
European Union Partners with the Smurfs in Global Beach Cleanup Campaign
Written by: Kimberly White
The European Union has teamed up with the Smurfs in an effort to encourage people...
Ethiopia’s future is tied to water – a vital yet threatened resource in a...
Written by: Meron Teferi Taye and Ellen Dyer
In July Ethiopians planted 350 million trees in...
United Kingdom Doubles Contribution to Green Climate Fund
Written by: Kimberly White
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has pledged to double the UK’s contribution to...
Canada Invests $175 Million in Nature Conservation Projects
Written by: Kimberly White
The Government of Canada is investing $175 million in projects that protect nature. The Minister...
Worsening Water Quality Reducing Economic Growth by a Third, Says World Bank
Written by: Kimberly White
The World Bank has released a new report highlighting the impacts poor water quality has...
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance Releases New Film Urging Climate Action
Written by: Kimberly White
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) has released a new film showcasing the urgency...
Microplastic waste fouls up beaches on Sri Lanka’s southern tourism coast
Written by: Dilrukshi Handunnetti
Sri Lanka’s southern coastline is dotted with popular resorts and beaches, but this once pristine...
Climate Change Threatens Global Food Security, Says New UN Report
Written by: Kimberly White
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a summary of the Special Report on...
Kenya Launches Awareness Campaign to Stop Illegal Ivory Trade
Written by: Kimberly White
The First Lady of Kenya, Margaret Kenyatta, has officially launched the “Ivory Trade is a...
Ethiopia Breaks World Record, Plants More than 350 Million Trees in 12 Hours
Written by: Kimberly White
Ethiopia planted a record-breaking 353,633,660 trees in 12 hours on July 29th. Initially setting out...
Panama Bans Single-Use Plastic Bags
Written by: Kimberly White
Panama’s plastic bag ban has gone into effect. Panama became the first Central American country...
Elephant and Rhino Populations Rebounding Following Poaching Crackdown in Tanzania
Written by: Kimberly White
Rhino and elephant populations are on the rise in Tanzania. The population rebound is a...
Streets of Rio de Janeiro to be Free from Fossil Fuels by 2030
Written by: Kimberly White
Best known for its beaches and annual Carnival, the city of Rio de Janeiro has...
Roadside wildflower meadows are springing up across the UK – and they’re helping wildlife...
Written by: Olivia Norfolk
Since the end of World War II, 97% of the UK’s...
Governor of Montana Joins US Climate Alliance, Establishes Climate Solutions Council
Written by: Kimberly White
Montana Governor Steve Bullock started off July with two new climate change commitments. On July...
New York City Styrofoam Ban Begins
Written by: Kimberly White
New York City has officially begun enforcing its ban on styrofoam after a 6-month warning...
Conservation Win for Elephants in Mozambique
Written by: Kimberly White
Once plagued with wildlife crime, the Niassa National Reserve has become a safe haven for...
Canada Announces Ban on Single-Use Plastics
Written by: Kimberly White
Another country is ramping up its battle with plastic pollution. On June 10th, Canadian...
Indigenous peoples’ work in world’s protected areas is ignored and untapped
Courtesy of Landscape News
Written by: Sandra Cordon
This topic will be explored at...
IUCN’s Inger Andersen Starts New Role as Head of UN Environment
Written by: Kimberly White
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has announced that Inger Andersen has officially begun...
Action is needed to save West Africa’s critically endangered chimpanzees
Written by: Tatyana Humle, Rosa Garriga, and Luna Cuadrado
In 2016, the International...
Why Apple is investing in Colombia’s mangroves
Courtesy of Landscape News
Written by: Natasha Vizcarra
This topic will be explored at the Global Landscapes...
World Environment Day Aims to #BeatAirPollution
Written by: Kimberly White
It is that time of year again- World Environment Day! Celebrated every year on...
New Reality TV Concept Seeks to Take Sustainable Housing to the Masses
Written by: James McGregor
What do you get when you mix in a Government policy objective, some reality TV...
ADB Lends $4mn For A Solar Project in Kandahar
Courtesy of Wadsam
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has issued a $4 million loan...
Chile Joins the Plastics Pact Network
Written by: Kimberly White
Chile has taken another step forward in their battle against plastic pollution. In April, the...
Governor of Pennsylvania Joins U.S. Climate Alliance
Written by: Kimberly White
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has announced his plans to join the U.S. Climate Alliance.
Finalists Chosen for the European Green Capital and European Green Leaf Competitions
Written by: Kimberly White
The competition for Europe’s greenest cities is heating up. Six cities have entered the last...
In Ghana, one man plants a future with 20 million new trees
Courtesy of Landscape News
Written by: Hugh Biggar
Nana Yaw Osei-Darkwa is helping Ghana see the...
75 Years of Wildfire Prevention: The Story of the Real Smokey Bear
Written by: Kimberly White
The Smokey Bear wildfire prevention campaign was launched 75 years ago in 1944 and is...
UN Secretary-General Appoints 2019-2020 Class of SDG Advocates
Written by: Kimberly White
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed the 2019-2020 class of advocates for the...
24 hours for more sustainable todays and tomorrows
Courtesy of Landscape News
Written by: Sandra Cordon
From sustainable landscape restoration that mitigates climate change,...
Microplastics have even been blown into a remote corner of the Pyrenees
Written by: Dr. Sharon George and Carolyn Roberts
Microplastics have been discovered in a...
Impossible Whopper Test Goes “Exceedingly Well”, National Roll Out Confirmed
Written by: Kimberly White
Last month, fast food giant Burger King began testing out a new plant-based version...
Climate change forced these Fijian communities to move – and with 80 more at...
Written by: Annah Piggott-McKellar, Karen Elizabeth McNamara, and Patrick D. Nunn
The original Fijian...
San Francisco’s Downtown To Be Powered by 100% Renewable Electricity
Written by: Kimberly White
Mayor London Breed has announced a new plan to curb San Francisco’s carbon footprint.
New Campaign Calls on Japan to End Ivory Trade
Written by: Kimberly White
WildAid Japan and Tears of the African Elephant (TAE) are calling on Japan to end...
New Private Sector Alliance For Sustainable Development Goals Announced
Written by: Kimberly White
On April 15th, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced a new CEO alliance to finance...
Alberta grizzly bears will feel the effects of climate change
Written by: Greg McDermid, David Laskin, and Scott Nielsen
Toward the end of each...
Chile President Sebastián Piñera Launches COP25 Climate Summit
Written by: Kimberly White
On Thursday, April 11th, President Sebastián Piñera launched the COP25 climate change summit. Chile will...
New York Yankees Join UN Sports for Climate Action
Written by: Kimberly White
Last week, the New York Yankees became the first major North American sports organization...
Camera traps are revealing the secret lives of Britain’s mammals
Written by: Sian Green
Wildlife populations are declining globally, but it’s not all doom and gloom. We’re...
Thailand: Advancing Partnerships for Sustainability
Written by: Kimberly White
In November 2018, H.E. Mr. Lee Hsien Loong, the ASEAN 2018 Chairman and Prime...
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak Joins U.S. Climate Alliance
Written by: Kimberly White
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has announced his plans to join the U.S. Climate Alliance. Earlier...
Canada Announces Nature Champions Summit
Written by: Kimberly White
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, has announced that Canada will host...
From Start-ups to Fortune 50: ReGenFriends Hosts Customer-Centric Summit in San Francisco
Written by: Kimberly White
ReGenFriends is bringing everyone from start-ups to Fortune 50 companies together with their ReGenFriends Customer-Centric...
A Jurisdictional Approach to Sustainability: Chester is the World’s First Sustainable Palm Oil City
Written by: Datuk Darrel Webber
The city of Chester celebrates as it becomes the world’s first ‘Sustainable Palm Oil...
Women’s Climate Leadership: Mayors of Sydney, Lisbon, Quito, Montreal, and Paris Launch Mentorship Programs
Written by: Kimberly White
Mayors from cities around the globe are joining together to support women climate leaders.
Antigua and Barbuda, Trinidad and Tobago, and Paraguay Join Battle Against Marine Plastic Pollution
Written by: Kimberly White
Antigua and Barbuda, Trinidad and Tobago, and Paraguay have joined the battle against marine plastic...
UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion Launches at UN Environment Assembly
Written by: Kimberly White
The UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion launched today at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA)...
Japan and UN Environment Join Together in Battle Against Marine Litter
Written by: Kimberly White
Earlier this month, the Government of Japan and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), announced...
Restoring New York Harbor with One Billion Oysters
Written by: Kimberly White
Before the concrete and container ships, when canoes were more common than cars, the New...
Conserving the Congo Basin: Cuvette Centrale
Written by: Kimberly White
A bountiful fusion of rivers, flooded forests, swamps and savannahs, the Congo Basin is abounding...
2019 European Innovation Competition Begins, Looks for Innovations to Reduce Plastic Waste
Written by: Kimberly White
Last week the European Commission launched the 2019 edition of the European Social Innovation Competition...
Private Sector Involvement In Afghan Energy Production
Courtesy of Wadsam
The Afghan-German Cooperation’s Energy Sector Improvement Program (ESIP) conducted a workshop at Serena Hotel in Kabul...
Diggin’ Dallas: How 9 Simple Waste Digs May Sway Council’s Vote for a Commercial...
Written by: Stacy Savage
In August 2018, the Dallas City Council voted to approve a recycling ordinance for all multi-family dwellings...
New agreement to boost transborder conservation of rhinos, elephants, and tigers in India and...
Written by: Mayank Aggarwal/Mongabay
India and Nepal, which share a border running more than 1,850 kilometers (1,150 miles),...
Do we need a wildlife crime convention?
Written by: John E. Scanlon
There is no global agreement on wildlife crime, nor any universally agreed definition of wildlife crime.
IUCN’s Inger Andersen to Head United Nations Environment Programme
Written by: Kimberly White
The United Nations General Assembly has elected Inger Andersen of Denmark as Executive Director of...
Indonesia Deforestation Decline Prompts Payments from Norway
Written by: Kimberly White
In 2010, Norway and Indonesia joined together for a climate and forest partnership...
Why reality TV might be the answer to mass market uptake of sustainable housing
Written by: James McGregor
Popular home makeover TV shows like “This Old House”, “Grand Designs”, and the “Property Brothers”...
Aquatic Pollution and Watershed Management in Galliyat
Written by: Ahmed Raza, WWF-Pakistan
Nature has blessed Pakistan with adequate surface and groundwater resources. However, rapid population...
UK Government Launches Year of Green Action
Written by: Kimberly White
In January, Environment Secretary Michael Gove called upon people to join together to protect the...
Mountain Gorilla: Population Increase Gives Hope
Written by: Kimberly White
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List has reclassified the Mountain Gorilla from “critically...
How to Empower Women By Being Change Agents
Written by Glenda Monge Alvarado
Talks about sustainability with a gender focus are rarely found. Although gender equality is one...
Alaska: Climate Changed
Written by: Kimberly White
Often referred to as “the last frontier,” Alaska has become one of the first frontiers of climate change...
Afghan Women Meet To Advocate For Women in Peace Process
Courtesy of Wadsam
More than 75 women members of Provincial Peace Councils (PPCs) met in Kabul on Wednesday to plot a...
Bali Bans Single-Use Plastics
Written by: Kimberly White
On December 24, 2018, Bali Governor Wayan Koster announced that the Indonesian province of Bali is officially banning...
New Zealand Plastic Bag Phase Out Confirmed
Written by: Kimberly White
In December, Associate Minister for the Environment, Eugenie Sage, confirmed the plastic bag phase out for retailers.
Ministry of Environment Announces Korean Sustainable Development Goals
Written by: Kimberly White
On December 24, 2018, Minister Cho Myung-Rae announced the confirmation of the Korean Sustainable Development Goals (K-SDGs).
Scottish Government Powers Past Coal
Written by: Kimberly White
During the United Nations climate change conference COP24, the Scottish Government announced their intention to join the Powering...
The World’s 5 Most Sustainable Cities
Written by: Kimberly White
The world’s most sustainable cities have been revealed.
In October, the global design...
Nepal Set to Double National Tiger Population
Written by: Kimberly White
The Government of Nepal announced that the country’s wild tiger population has nearly doubled since 2009.
Investment Accelerator Competition to Help UK Businesses Tackle Ocean Plastics
Written by: Kimberly White
The UK Government has announced a new investment partnership that offers up to £6 million in grant and...
THE COMMITTEES: Setting out to ‘transform the world’ in the General Assembly’s Second Committee
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Header image: UN Photo/Cia Pak: To mark the 70th anniversary of the United...
