Environment

Fixing Africa’s air pollution and degraded soil

In the Sahel’s arid regions and Africa’s megacities, air pollution and soil degradation pose serious challenges to income, food security, climate stability, and public health. How can this be fixed?

Prioritising action to save trees from extinction

Botanic Gardens Conservation International experts explain how the Global Tree Assessment prioritises action to save trees from extinction.

The triple planetary crisis of pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change

Read about the unique challenges coastal regions face from human activities and the combined crisis of pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change.

Solving the carbon storage gap with ocean-based enhanced weathering reactor technologies

Martin Van Den Berghe, CEO of Cytochrome, explains how to solve the carbon storage gap with ocean-based Enhanced Rock Weathering reactor technologies.

How to solve environmental problems with food waste and landfill sites

Ingmar Høgøy, CEO and Founder of Greentech Innovators, explores solutions to environmental issues related to food waste and landfill sites. He emphasises the need for collaboration among innovators, politicians, and investors.

The world’s largest coral reef has a message for us

According to Dr Susan Gardner, Director of the Ecosystems Division at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the world’s largest coral reef has an important message for us and we should pay attention.

What are our legal responsibilities for de-icing during winter?

Gareth Ellis, the Managing Director at EcoGrit Ltd, walks us through our legal responsibilities for de-icing during winter.

The World Drought Atlas: Global effects of drought on economies and communities

The European Commission's Joint Research Centre and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification have released the World Drought Atlas, which reveals the current conditions and the risks.

Curbing plastic pollution: The EU’s commitment to a global plastics treaty

The EU is determined to tackle plastic pollution with the final negotiations for the global treaty to start.

The UK’s £239 million commitment to protecting forest-rich nations

The UK Government revealed at the COP29 summit that they will be contributing £239 million in a bid to try and help forest-rich nations such as Colombia and Indonesia.

Leveraging nature-based solutions for urban resilience

Maider Etxebarria, the Mayor of Vitoria-Gasteiz and a Member of ICLEI Europe’s Regional Executive Committee, discusses Vitoria-Gasteiz’s strategy for leveraging nature-based solutions for urban resilience.

Sustainable fashion: A turning point for textiles

Chloe Skidmore, Technical Assistant at intellectual property law firm Reddie & Grose, shares her expertise on decarbonising the textiles industry and creating sustainable fashion.

Creating your carbon reduction plan: Five top tips for SMEs

Kristen Green, Head of Sustainability at Crown Commercial Service (CCS), explains the importance of carbon reduction plans for public sector suppliers and how SMEs can simplify the process of creating and maintaining one.

COP 29 so far: Plans for a greener future

The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29) will be held from November 11 to 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here is everything...

Global climate hazards and the way to resilience

1.2 billion people around the world are at risk of life-altering impacts from climate hazards like heatwaves, flooding, hurricanes, and drought.

Engagement, not dissemination: Rethinking our approach to risk communication

While data on climate risks grows, effective risk communication is essential to translate complex information into actionable knowledge. The importance of engaging the public, especially in vulnerable communities, to build resilience and prepare for the challenges of a changing climate cannot be forgotten.

Embracing the next stage of BTOM: The vital role of environmental health

Mark Elliott, President of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, champions the critical role of environmental health in the next stage of the Border Target Operating Model.

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