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Conference of the Parties UNFCCC COP29. Annual United Nations climate change conference in November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. International climate summit banner. Global Warming. Vector illustration

‘Remember, remember the month of November’: Ahead of COP29

Professor of International Relations at the University of Leeds, Richard Beardsworth, looks with concern to this November’s COP29 and the US elections. The issue is climate leadership.
Heat station pipes, smoke. Smoking pipes, white smoke. Gray dramatic sky sky as background. Chimneys, concept of industry and ecology, heating season, global warming. Panoramic image

AI to create personalised health responses to air pollution

Professor Fan Chung, Professor Christopher Pain and Claire Dilliway from Imperial College London, walk us through the exciting use of artificial intelligence to create personalised health responses to air pollution and invite you to get involved.

Building healthy sandy soils in agricultural landscapes

Lynette Abbott and Hira Shaukat from The University of Western Australia, provide insights into research on enhancing health in sandy soils.
Snowy owl flying on a sunny day. Spread wings. Quebec's official bird.

Modelling biodiversity is an essential part of its protection

Professor Guillaume Blanchet from Université de Sherbrooke considers why modelling biodiversity is an essential part of protection and how we can model biodiversity better.
The port of Grundsund, Sweden. Against the backdrop of a picturesque coastal town, the scene captures the rhythmic dance of fishing boats and sailboats, the lively comings and goings of maritime activities, and the enchanting blend of maritime tradition and modern seafaring life. The vibrant colors of the boats, the sounds of water lapping against the docks, and the lively atmosphere of the port showcase the dynamic heart of Grundsund, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the charm of this coastal gem.

Sustainability transformations in marine governance in Sweden via social learning

Dr. Angelo Jonas Imperiale and Dr. Uta Wehn describe the MISTRA C2B2 programme’s unique approach to promoting sustainability transformations in Sweden’s marine governance through social learning in Living Labs.
Figure 1. Schematic of underwater localisation of fishing gear by ID tag marking (DFG= discarded fishing gear).

Marine plastic litter vs clean and living water

Marine plastic pollution is a global crisis with increasing impacts on the environment, marine life, and human health. Multinational and national organisations are working to develop solutions that are accepted by all stakeholders connected to the marine environment and fishing industry.
Aerial view of cement factory with high concrete plant structure and tower crane at industrial production site on foggy morning. Manufacture and global industry concept.

Emissions from building and construction can be halved with current technologies and practices

Filip Johnsson and Ida Karlsson from Chalmers University of Technology argue that building and construction emissions can be halved with current technologies and practices in place.

Decarbonizing the textile industry: How Ever Dye is revolutionizing dyeing processes

While the textile industry is continuously evolving and becoming more technologically advanced, it still relies on highly polluting and energy-intensive processes. Victor Durand, Head of Operations at Ever Dye, shares the company’s commitment to changing this and decarbonizing the textile industry.
Figure 1: Youth Forum Observations

A traditional ecological knowledge summit

The Global Center for Climate Change and Transboundary Waters (GCTW) cohosts a Traditional Ecological Knowledge Summit (1), as Gail Krantzberg (2), Peter Czajkowski, Dawn Martin-Hill, Rohini Patel, Hiliary Monteith, and Drew Gronewold explain.
Dirt Background, australian soil

Australia’s soils have sent us a warning: We should listen

Praveena Sridhar, the CTO of the Save Soil Movement, believes that Australia’s soil has been signalling a message to us, and as a result, we ought to pay attention.
Young happy female student standing on the street and looking at camera.

Impact of student funds and fellowships on climate change research and human well-being

Sophie Farmani, Assistant Professor, Arts, Communications and Social Sciences Department, at the University Canada West, charts the positive impact of student funds and fellowships on climate change research and human well-being in the Canadian context.
Figure 1. Amounts of food loss and waste generated and diverted from landfill for beneficial uses, from the residential and industrial, commercial, and institutional (IC&I) sectors in Ontario, Canada (adapted from Government of Ontario, 2017).

The hidden climate cost: Food loss, waste, and greenhouse gas emissions

Professor Gordon Price from Dalhousie University and Professor Grant Clark from McGill University study the hidden climate change costs of food loss and waste in Canada. Here, they highlight the need for greater cooperation and data sharing.
1-day RGB composite image of the Mediterranean Sea as observed by Sentinel 3A and 3B on July 14th, 2022. ©EUMETSAT [2024] phytoplankton

PETRI-MED: Enhancing marine phytoplankton diversity monitoring in the Mediterranean

Preserving biodiversity is crucial for sustaining life on Earth. Unfortunately, it is facing growing threats. Marco Talone and the PETRI-MED Team discuss their objectives for the PETRI-MED project and explain why it is urgently necessary.
Plastic Water Bottle amongst trash on the beach

Environmental weathering transforms plastic pollution

The prevalence of plastics in our daily lives is reflected by their ubiquity in nature. Jeffrey M. Farner from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, details how environmental weathering transforms plastic pollution.
Figure 1. Different types of subterranean ecosystems and organisms.

Protecting subterranean ecosystems for the wellbeing of surface environments and humanity

Stefano Mammola, a researcher at the Italian National Research Council and coordinator of the Biodiversa+ project ‘DarCo’, emphasizes the importance of better incorporation of subterranean biodiversity in conservation agendas.
Figure 1: One Health Visual Analytics

A comprehensive approach to integrated one health surveillance and response

Surveillance data plays a crucial role in understanding and responding to emerging infectious diseases; here, we learn why adopting a One Health surveillance approach to EIDs can help to protect human, animal, and environmental health.
Figure 1: Microbes particulate the cycles of four important elements.

Microbes as high-potential green resource producers

Hui-Ping Chuang, Assistant researcher at the Sustainable Environment Research Laboratories of the National Cheng Kung University, shares insights into the vital role of microbes in waste removal and sustainable resource generation.
5.10.2023 – Stakeholder workshop in Constance with representative from the city administration. Source: V. Reinhart

Future climate services for resilient cities: The CoKLIMAx lighthouse project

Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) is exploring future climate services for resilient cities by focusing on the CoKLIMAx lighthouse project.
The Great Mulch study on 10 August, 2023

When common recommendations for cultivating in cold soils inadvertently thaw permafrost

Melissa Ward Jones, details when common recommendations for cultivating in cold soils inadvertently thaw permafrost, starting with the challenges of cultivating at high latitudes.
Close up view of partial face, African elephant (Loxodonta africana), world's largest land animal, Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa

Analyzing the rhetoric behind trophy hunting narratives

Jens Ulrik Hogh and Stephan Wunderlich from the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC) discuss public perceptions of trophy hunting.

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