‘Global warming’ is defined by the International Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) as an increase in combined air and sea surface temperatures averaged over the globe over 30 years. Earth’s temperature is believed to have risen by 0.08° C per decade since 1880. Global warming reached about 1°C by 2020.
Land use change refers to the change in function of an area of land. Since the 1960s, demand for food has resulted in an unprecedented rate of land use change. Land conversion for agriculture is a key driver of the current climate emergency.
This article explores the findings from the latest IPCC Special Reports. Key headlines flag up the climate-related health issues emerging, as well as the need to dramatically limit further warming by rapidly reducing emissions.
An explanation of Sea Ice levels and their importance in the fight against the climate crisis.
This article explores the findings of the IPCC Assessment Report 5. Global warming and increase in GHG emissions are at their highest levels yet; the report concludes that significantly more action needs to be taken or temperatures will rise to 4 degrees above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century.
This article explains the role of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Paula Struthoff takes a look at the fossil fuel industry as one of the pivotal actors at the intersection of energy production and climate change mitigation.
Is COP just a summit? The COP summits are accompanied by complementary, side events which enhance the attendants’ experience.
What happens in between COPs? Our COP team explains what happens in between COP meetings.
An introduction to Green Bonds and why they will be crucial to the future of financing.