As temperatures rise and weather patterns shift, the world faces mounting challenges in feeding its population, sparking urgent calls for sustainable solutions Climate change poses an existential threat to humanity’s most fundamental need: food security. With each passing year, the …
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In numerous countries highly susceptible to the repercussions of the climate crisis, an overwhelming majority of businesses—nearly 80%—find themselves grappling with the tangible effects of swiftly unfolding environmental shifts. This significant revelation emanates from the latest insights gleaned in the …
South Africa has plenty of environmental laws but none that specifically oblige government officials to consider the risks and impacts of climate change when they approve new developments. In their research, environmental law experts Clive Vinti and Melanie Jean Murcott set …
The concept of biodiversity may be broad and complex, encompassing all life-forms on our planet and the finely-tuned ecosystems they inhabit. But beneath this complexity lies a simple, stark reality: without this biodiversity, humanity is in deep, deep trouble. From …
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African countries will suffer significant economic loss after 2050 if global warming is not limited to below 2°C, a new study by the Center for Global Development has found. Environment and energy economist Philip Kofi Adom is the author of the report. …
Understanding the ripple effects: How water scarcity shapes India’s economic landscape India’s burgeoning water crisis isn’t just an environmental concern—it’s a ticking time bomb for the nation’s economy. As water sources dwindle and demand surges, the economic fallout reverberates across …
In the dynamic battle against climate change, every percentage point matters. Imagine if the urban population in India, representing over a third of the nation’s inhabitants, were to collectively reduce their emissions by just 1% for the reduction of India’s …
Forests are valuable beyond their ability to capture carbon and debates about whether we should plant trees or protect them reflect an either-or mentality that can stall transformative solutions. The complexity and interconnectedness of forest ecosystems demand a long-term perspective …
Why forest restoration needs a 100-year plan and Indigenous multi-gen leadership Read More »
India’s developmental narrative has seen multifaceted opportunities and challenges- from uplifting the poor and increasing connectivity between rural and urban India to comprehensive human development, eliminating gender biases, and increasing employment and health security along with the rise in environmental …
As one of the world’s most polluting industries, decarbonizing cement and concrete production is critical if we are to reach 2050 net zero goals and limit global warming to a 1.5°C increase from pre-industrial levels. Suppliers must think boldly in terms …
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