Eco-Business

Experts say stronger labour standards could also help curb illegal fishing and boost the credibility of Indonesian seafood exports in markets with strict sustainability requirements.

As governments prioritise energy security and resource extraction, Indigenous leaders warn that land rights and consultation processes are increasingly being sidelined.

Despite progress and strong advocacy, some say local inclusion in ocean decisions is often still merely performative.

Climate policy experts reflect on the agreement’s focus on “cooperation”, “dialogue” for environmental matters in lieu of binding targets.

Thomson Reuters Foundation

By Anna Napolitano

Thomson Reuters Foundation

By Daisy Dunne

All New Zealand News →

Replenishing depleted groundwater could slow or even reverse land subsidence in coastal cities – but fault lines can determine where and how quickly the ground rises. By Jesse Kearse

As great power rivalry intensifies in the Pacific, stronger regional cooperation could help small island states protect their sovereignty and avoid becoming dependent on larger powers. By Anne-Marie Brady

More than 1,500 vessels stranded by the Strait of Hormuz blockade risk spreading invasive marine species when they resume voyages, posing a wider biosecurity threat. By Chad Hewitt, Mario Tamburri, Ian Davidson and Gregory Ruiz

Researchers found that people in poorer communities face a far higher risk of death from diseases after typhoons – with limited healthcare access and flooding from heavy rainfall worsening the impacts. By Wenzhong Huang, Shandy (Shanshan) Li and Yuming Guo

By Hamish Clarke

By Meg Keen

By Mahya Tavan

By Yuriy Humber

All New Zealand Opinion →

The Rockefeller Foundation is looking for more cities willing to build economic, social and physical resilience amid a rapidly urbanising world. Submission of applications for the 100 Resilient Cities Challenge ends on September 10.

The city of Christchurch, New Zealand offers a symbol of hope to many cities experiencing natural disasters, as captured in this 50-minute documentary.

All New Zealand Videos →

Green School students visit a school in Bali, Indonesia

Most schools only teach the science of climate change. Green School gives the skills needed to live in a warming world. Eco-Business asked Green School's Leslie Medema how to be real with children about climate change without scaring them.

All New Zealand Podcasts →