Should Nature be Given Legal Rights?
Bangladesh is often called the “Land of Rivers” and the Supreme Court echoed this sentiment in July 2019, when it determined that all 700 rivers have standing to sue those who harm them in court. This decision marked a milestone in the rights of
Shape Your Future with Charlotte Pera, President and CEO of the ClimateWorks Foundation
Charlotte Pera is President and CEO of the ClimateWorks Foundation, a leading philanthropic organization that works globally to mobilize philanthropy and advance climate solutions. ClimateWorks collaborates with funders, regional and research partners, and other climate leaders to strengthen philanthropy’s response to
Sustainable Leaders Reducing the Impact of Agriculture on Climate Change
The impact of agriculture on climate change is huge and Certified B Corporations operating in the sector, along with their partners, are addressing the issue with innovative sustainable production practices. This article was originally published by B Lab. This article is
The World’s Largest Mangrove Forest Is Shrinking
Mangrove forests play an essential role in preserving the environment, fighting climate change, protecting shorelines and water quality. Now the world's largest mangrove, the Sundarbans, is at risk. This article is part of an editorial collaboration with Earth.Org. The Earth.Org Series
Greenland’s Shrinking Ice Sheet May Accelerate Global Climate Crisis
This article is part of an editorial collaboration with Earth.Org. The Earth.Org Series can be found here. The original publication can be found here. Greenland is the world’s largest island with a vast body of ice covering 1,710,000 sq km, roughly 80% of the
How Personal Gardens Can Halt the Climate Crisis
We typically think of gardens as inconsequential hobbies or places for families to grow a few extra vegetables in the summer, not essential tools in the fight against climate change. However, as our ecological infrastructure continues to deteriorate, it becomes clear
To achieve sustainability, we need to change behavior first
So, you’ve liked Leonardo DiCaprio’s article about Climate Change on Facebook, you’ve retweeted the #TenYearChallenge of our plastic filled oceans on Twitter, and you’ve commented on David Attenborough climate speech on YouTube. But nothing progressive has been done, no doable
Forests: Our Hope for Reducing Climate Change
If you’ve seen recent headlines, you would think we are losing our first line of defence against climate change. According to the Economist, “The world is losing the war against climate change.” The Washington Post recently posited: “This is the
Why does sustainable agriculture remain a challenge?
The term “sustainable agriculture” has been in use since the late 1980s, and, although interpretations vary, it is usually understood as the adoption of practices and technologies that improve productivity without harming the environment. However, the level at which countries
Global Coral Reef Destruction – Can We Stop It?
Coral reefs, the most bio-diverse and productive ecosystems on the planet, are one of the most sensitive indicators of the ocean's health. Even though they occupy only 0.1% of the ocean, they are home to a quarter of marine species.
H₂O Stories: Interview with Bob Sandford, The United Nations Voice for Water
Nowadays we often come across headlines about “water security”, “water scarcity” and the “global water crisis”. The oxymoron is that we live on a planet that is rich in water resources, so why has our ability to access sufficient quantities