Leave No One Behind: ICLEI World Congress Focuses on People-Centered Development
The first day of the ICLEI World Congress 2021-2022 closed with a discussion on “Equitably Shaping Our Sustainable Urban Future.” Representatives from local governments from around the world shared their experiences through ongoing initiatives to create an equitable sustainable development
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
In 2021 We Must Focus on How We Travel, Not Where
B Corp Intrepid Travel Sees 5 Factors Redefining the New Era of Travel. This year has made us all think deeply about what really matters most to us and what we want our future to look like. Regardless of where we are
World Fails to Meet Any of Aichi Biodiversity Targets To Stop Destruction of Nature
According to a UN report, the world has failed to meet any Aichi biodiversity targets this decade. The targets are intended to stop the destruction of nature and wildlife, from addressing pollution to protecting coral reefs. The Global Biodiversity Outlook 5
WWF Study Illustrates Dire Need for Action Against Nature Loss
A recent study from WWF estimates the economic cost of nature's decline over the next 30 years, revealing the countries whose economies would suffer the most if urgent action is not taken to address the global environmental crisis. Using cutting-edge economic
The Importance of Connecting People With Nature in Times of Social Isolation
Measures to the address COVID-19 pandemic that rely on social distancing and social isolation are placing a huge strain on our communities, our public health systems and our economies. As our cities are grappling with this massive challenge, the role
What the mighty mangrove tells us about our broken relationship with nature
Mangrove trees lining tropical coasts are undervalued yet mangrove protection should be part of the plan to save the planet and protect biodiversity. Mangroves are trees that grow miraculously on seawater, fringing some of the tropical shores of our planet. They shelter
Biodiversity Talks: Kickstarting a Paris-style Nature Agreement?
UN biodiversity talks taking place under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), held in Rome at the FAO Headquarters from 24 to 29 February 2020, provided the first opportunity for countries to discuss a draft biodiversity plan published in January. The
Shape Your Future with Mei Lin Neo, the Giant Clam Girl
Mei Lin Neo is a marine ecologist, a science communicator conducting her research work at the St. John’s Island National Marine Laboratory. She is a recipient of the World Future Foundation Ph.D. Prize in 2014, the L’Oréal For Women in Science National
Shape Your Future With Merlin Tuttle
Merlin Tuttle is an ecologist, a wildlife photographer, and a conservationist who has studied bats and championed their preservation for over 60 years. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation and of Bat Conservation
Protected Areas: the Past, Present, and Future of Conservation
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. The greatest conservation success story in the 21st century is the exponential growth of protected areas–a primary defense mechanism
Using Art to Combat Climate Change: An Interview with Louis Masai
Louis Masai is a British painter, sculptor, illustrator and street artist, perhaps best known for his murals of endangered species. A graduate of Falmouth School of Art, he aims to use his artworks as a means for spreading climate change