Creating a New Social Contract for a Healthy, Just and Sustainable World
2019 was a “tipping point” for child and youth activism within the United Nations and beyond…in 2020 it’s our turn to act for and with them, and in solidarity across generations, especially in the face of global crises like the
Almond: A Platform to Understand, Reduce and Offset Your Carbon Footprint
Almond is a platform allowing individuals and businesses to understand, reduce, and offset their carbon footprint While thanks to the effort of several individuals and organizations, the majority of the world's population is aware and concerned about climate change, only a
A Perennial Plan to Preserve the Planet
There is a high level and increasing amount of carbon in the atmosphere, and this is a key driver for the negative impacts of climate change as the greenhouse effect around the planet intensifies. The increased amount of carbon dioxide
How Indigenous Peoples Practices Can Guide Our Recovery From COVID-19
With the COVID-19 crisis highlighting the crucial importance of a balanced relation with nature and interdependence of human, animal and environmental health, Cristina Eghenter, Deputy Director, Social Development, WWF-Indonesia, argues that learning from Indigenous Peoples is the best way to
COVID-19 and Conflict: Is Peace the Cure?
How a renewed focus on SDG 16 can help fight COVID-19 and salvage the Global Goals. At the start of 2020, before the coronavirus pandemic crashed over us all, Agenda 2030, our global commitment to sustainable development that could "leave no
5 Visible Signs of Climate Change in Antarctica
“Why did you choose to come to Antarctica?” my fellow passengers asked shortly after we exchanged names. So many answers quickly surfaced in my mind: the wildlife; the icebergs; the history of exploration. But above all, I decided to travel
5 Ways To Reduce Your Energy Consumption
What are some effective ways to reduce your energy consumption at home? In this article, we will give you some ideas on how to do just that on a daily basis. This article written by Impakter’s Tech Editor Alessandro du Bessé
Soaring Cost of COVID for Communities and Conservation
"Global Guide to Ecotourism" was one of my published books when I was a young journalist in Japan. The premise now sounds obvious but in Japan at that time it was still a new concept. Tourism relies on its destination’s
5 Actions That Anyone Can Take to Clean the Environment
What are some simple actions that anyone can take to clean the environment? In this article, we look at five of them. Are you ready to act? In this article written by Impakter's Tech Editor, Alessandro du Bessé and Erlijn van
Polluting Companies Likely To Lose Half Their Value Due To Climate Change
A UN-backed investor network report has warned that policies to tackle the climate crisis will result in ‘dramatic changes’ to the value of companies by 2025, with the biggest polluters hardest hit and the greenest companies boosted. According to the forecast
5 Ideas To Be More Sustainable While Driving Your Car
What steps can you take to make your daily life more sustainable? In this article, we have a look at what you could do while driving your car. On Impakter we often write about innovative vehicles powered by sustainable and innovative
Beyond Title: How to Secure Land Tenure for Women
Secure land rights for women is recognized as critical for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly for eradicating poverty and ending hunger and gender equality (Goals 1, 2 and 5). Progress has been made in securing women’s land rights