The UN has set out a Paris-style strategy to halt biodiversity loss. Some of the ambitious goals of this plan, which was drawn up by the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) include eliminating plastic pollution, protecting a minimum of 30 percent of the world’s oceans and … [Read more...] about The UN draws up Paris-style strategy with ambitious goals to protect the planet
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C40 cities commit to conquering climate change with urban greenspaces
Concrete jungles are being infiltrated with urban green spaces as 31 major cities, including London, Barcelona, and Milan, have signed a declaration to invest in reintroducing nature to their metropolises. Mayors of each city agreed to strive for the C40 cities network goal of … [Read more...] about C40 cities commit to conquering climate change with urban greenspaces
SUGi’s “healing forest” project helps inmates reconnect with the land
Ethan Bryson is a ‘forest maker’ for SUGi, a US conservation organization and app specializing in community forestation. Recently, he was struck with an idea that would change the landscape of the Yakama Nation Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility, as well as the lives of the … [Read more...] about SUGi’s “healing forest” project helps inmates reconnect with the land
14-year-old makes biodegradable pots to reduce plastic waste
Srija, a 14-year-old girl from Telangana, a city in India’s Gadwal region, is a young environmentalist keen on supporting the natural world in her community. She involved herself in various tree planting efforts taking place in her city and at her school when one day while … [Read more...] about 14-year-old makes biodegradable pots to reduce plastic waste
This robot could help our efforts of planting 1 trillion trees
From helping us sort waste to monitoring endangered species, robots have been increasingly supporting our efforts to safeguard a better future for our environment. Now, some of them are looking to help us combat climate change by accelerating our reforestation efforts. An … [Read more...] about This robot could help our efforts of planting 1 trillion trees