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Only big steps can still achieve something: Climate research and development laboratory
Tackling climate change necessitates substantial investment in carbon-neutral infrastructure, such as solar and wind farms, with projected c

Editorial Team SDG13
Jun 24, 20242 min read


Justdiggit: Reviving sub-Saharan landscapes with earth smiles
In the heart of sub-Saharan Africa, an innovative and effective approach to combating desertification and climate change is taking root.

Editorial Team SDG13
May 18, 20242 min read


Mega installations against CO₂ in the air: Mammoth project
The commencement of operations at the world's largest DAC+S (Direct Air Capture and Storage) facility, the Mammoth in Iceland, marks a signi

Editorial Team SDG13
May 12, 20242 min read


Carbon positive concrete now on market
Concrete production is a major contributor, accounting for nearly eight percent of global CO2 emissions. In Soltau, a groundbreaking initiat

Editorial Team SDG13
May 3, 20242 min read


The urgent call for global change
In March 2024, the global community faced a stark reality: it was the hottest March ever recorded, marking the tenth consecutive month of re

Editorial Team SDG13
Apr 26, 20242 min read


Hero of climate justice and gender equality: Nyombi Morris
Nyombi Morris, born on March 28, 1998, has emerged as a leading figure in Uganda's environmental activism scene.

Editorial Team SDG13
Apr 17, 20242 min read


The Bechdel Test for climate change coverage
The Climate Action Tracker (CAT), a non-profit organization, has developed a "Bechdel Test" to assess the coverage of climate change in the

Editorial Team SDG13
Mar 11, 20242 min read


Facing climate challenges through new partnerships
Climate change could wipe out 15% of Africa’s gross domestic product by 2030, pushing another 100 million people into extreme poverty by the

Editorial Team SDG13
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Global network of nature defenders
Established in 1989, the Goldman Environmental Prize honors six environmental heroes from six geographic regions annually: Africa, Asia, Eur

Editorial Team SDG13
Feb 25, 20241 min read


Unraveling CO2 offsets
In response to an investigation by the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) into carbon offset practices in the aviation sector

Editorial Team SDG13
Jan 22, 20241 min read


Cruise industry reduces environmental impact
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) leads the way in advancing sustainability in the maritime sector. Committed to...

Editorial Team SDG13
Dec 29, 20231 min read


From fat to flight
Virgin Atlantic's Flight100, having landed successfully in New York City, marks a significant step forward in sustainable aviation practices

Editorial Team SDG13
Dec 4, 20231 min read


Toxic air contaminants are removed by indoor plants
A recent study carried out by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and Ambius, a plant scaping solutions company, has unveiled the impr

Editorial Team SDG13
Nov 6, 20233 min read


Rebuilding the planet: The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global environmental nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where both people and nature

Editorial Team SDG13
Oct 27, 20232 min read


UNDO: Reversing the warming trend
In the battle against climate change, scientists and innovators are exploring a variety of methods to actively remove carbon dioxide (CO2)

Editorial Team SDG13
Oct 20, 20232 min read


CAN's vision for collective destiny
Climate Action Network (CAN) is not just another nonprofit; it's a dynamic force driving global society towards Sustainable Development Goal

Editorial Team SDG13
Sep 26, 20232 min read


Leading the charge in shaping a sustainable and just future in Latin America
Leading the charge in shaping a sustainable and just future in Latin America

Editorial Team SDG16
Sep 12, 20232 min read


Rainforest Foundation US: safeguarding the world's lifeline
The Rainforest Foundation US is a leading force in tackling critical global issues, including deforestation & biodiversity loss.

Editorial Team SDG13
Aug 14, 20232 min read


Barefoot College International: it starts with the sun
The Barefoot College Solar Programme stands as a transformative initiative, championing renewable energy and rural socioeconomic progress.

Editorial Team SDG13
Aug 9, 20231 min read


The environmental architect: Tasso Azevedo
The environmental architect: Tasso Azevedo

Editorial Team SDG13
Aug 8, 20232 min read


Leslie Dart plants almost 372,000 trees during the summer
“There were some days that we were planting through a heat wave, so we had like 37-to-40-degree [Celsius] weather for several days straight,

Joan Ubide
Aug 3, 20232 min read


350.org: build a powerful climate movement
350.org harnesses people power to end fossil fuel dependence and champion climate justice, uniting communities worldwide for a cleaner future.

Editorial Team SDG13
Aug 2, 20231 min read


Carbon lock-up in the kelp forest
The project, led by Kelp Blue, aims to harness the potential of giant kelp forests to sequester carbon dioxide

Editorial Team SDG14
Jul 14, 20233 min read


Stockholm Wood City: Pioneering the path to mass-timber urban development
Stockholm Wood City: Pioneering the path to mass-timber urban development

Editorial Team SDG11
Jul 8, 20232 min read
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