Oct 29, 2024 | Climate Justice, October 2024
Fifty years ago, on 8 May 1974, Australia made history by designating Cobourg Peninsula as the world’s first Wetland of International Importance under the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, otherwise known as the Ramsar Convention [1]. The...
Oct 29, 2024 | Climate Justice, October 2024
The extractivist econiomic model took hold, lasted through centuries of colonialism, and continues to influence contemporary policies. Historically, many countries endowed with abundant natural resources have failed to capitalize on them and have even...
Oct 29, 2024 | Climate Justice, International Climate Policy, October 2024
As the world faces mounting challenges from climate change, the importance of education in fostering a sustainable future becomes increasingly evident. Environmental education, when integrated into formal curricula and community programs, serves as a powerful...
Oct 29, 2024 | October 2024
In February 2024, the European Commission recommended reducing the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. This goal is part of a series of ambitious climate targets aimed at reaching climate neutrality by 2050 [1]. In fact, in a...
Oct 29, 2024 | Biodiversity, Climate Science, October 2024
Nature-based solutions (NbS) are an approach that involves creating, protecting, restoring and managing ecosystems, and working alongside nature to benefit both humans and biodiversity. This article introduces the concept and origins of NbS, its recent popularity as a...
Oct 29, 2024 | October 2024
The European Union is set to finalise its negotiating position for COP29 in October 2024, focusing on climate finance, emissions reduction and transitioning away from fossil fuels. These commitments are central to the EU’s commitment to keeping global...
