Carbon & Climate News
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Indigenous lands hold more than one third of remaining intact forest landscapesIndigenous-managed land were found to have more high-quality forest than non-indigenous land in 36 of the 50 countries surveyed by United Kingdom-based researchers. -
Wildfire-hit countries in need of new strategies to tame burning threatAustralia, US, Canada, and other fire-hit nations are seeking to revamp their fire management policies. What new approach should they undertake?
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Climate threats now dominate long-term risks, survey of global leaders findsLong-term risks from climate change now outweigh those from cyberattacks, pandemics, geopolitical conflict and weapons of mass destruction, decision-makers say. -
Green hydrogen could drive the energy transition—but investment and infrastructure are lacking, say expertsGlobal
Green hydrogen could drive the energy transition—but investment and infrastructure are lacking, say experts
Often touted as the missing piece in the renewables puzzle, green hydrogen is enjoying unprecedented political and business momentum, and experts say it will take off faster than previously thought.
Carbon & Climate Opinion
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8 environment and development stories to watch in the new make-or-break decade– The narrative of the year will be if 2020 will be a turning point for the better or for the worse, says World Resources Institute president Andrew Steer. What stories should be watching out for? -
Safeguarding biodiversity is not just an environmentalist issue– In less than one year, delegates from around the world will gather in Kunming, China, to complete a new global agreement for protecting and conserving the world's natural systems. To succeed, they must bring together not just environmentalists, but also officials with the clout to effect change across entire economies. -
Shaming people for flying will not cut emissions– Flight shaming has its limits. Are there other ways to decarbonise aviation? Experts from the University of Adelaide say we need smarter solutions.
Carbon & Climate Videos
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Lawyers file complaint against BP for misleading 'greenwash' in new ad campaign– In the video, environmental law group ClientEarth compares the oil and gas giant's advertisements on its low-carbon investments to a burger chain claiming that they’re vegan because they’ve got salad on the menu.
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Indigenous tribe in Indonesia wins land rights amid growing recognition of their role in climate fight
Carbon & Climate
Indigenous tribe in Indonesia wins land rights amid growing recognition of their role in climate fight
– Around the world, indigenous people have historically suffered from abuse and rights violations, despite being critical to forest conservation. This tribe in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, just won rights over its land after a 40-year struggle. Are governments waking up to the reality that indigenous groups could lead the battle against climate change? -
Eco-Business releases Arctic Awakening– Produced and directed by Eco-Business managing editor Jessica Cheam and video journalist Fraser Morton, who journeyed to Norway earlier this year, the documentary has played to thousands of visitors at Marina Bay Sands’ ArtScience museum since its premiere on 4 October.
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How do smallholder farmers benefit from sustainable agriculture?– How are sustainable agricultural practices transforming smallholder livelihoods for the better?
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