‘Tipping points’ can help to drive positive change, study finds
While ‘tipping points’ are generally viewed in a negative context, a new study by the Research Institute for Sustainability –…
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The importance of oceans in addressing climate change needs to be met with increased actions
The UNFCC has reiterated the growing importance of the ocean in addressing climate change ahead of COP29, following the publication…
‘Pro-Wild’ initiative launched to promote wild relatives of popular crops
A new initiative, ‘Pro-Wild’, has been launched to preserve and document the wild relatives of popular crops, including wheat, sugar…
Education Cannot Wait unveils programme to support schools during climate emergencies
ECW has announced $5 million in investments in Pakistan and Somalia, to reduce disruption to learning when climate events strike.
Making cities green – SustainabilityOnline talks to ICLEI Europe’s Holger Robrecht
The city of Berlin, Germany, recently formalised the Berlin Urban Nature Pact, a commitment to tackling climate change and improving…
This year presents a ‘unique opportunity’ for ambition and action, says UNFCCC, CBD and UNCCD
This year presents a unique opportunity for global leadership in addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation.
One in three Spanish shoppers have changed purchasing habits due to climate change
One in three Spanish shoppers say that they have changed their purchasing habits due to climate change, a new report from Aldi has found.
August 2024 was the joint-hottest on record, study finds
The average global surface air temperature hit 16.82°C in August 2024, making it the joint-hottest August both globally and in Europe.
What effect would a second Trump administration have on U.S. environmental policy?
Former US president Donald Trump has not held back from criticising US environmental policy, along with the Republican Party.
Berlin pledges to protect and restore nature with Berlin Urban Nature Pact
The city of Berlin has announced its commitment to the Berlin Urban Nature Pact, part of an international initiative to mobilise cities.