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Amazon rainforest approaching tipping point
Climate
March 18, 2022

Amazon rainforest approaching tipping point

Analysis of three decades of satellite data shows alarming trends in the Amazon rainforest’s health. More than 75% of the forest appears to be losing its ability to bounce back from damage caused by droughts, fires and deforestation. Some parts are now emitting more CO2 than can be absorbed.

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Source: BBC
6 findings from the IPCC 2022 Report on Climate Change
Climate
March 11, 2022

6 findings from the IPCC 2022 Report on Climate Change

The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) clearly shows that climate change is already impacting every corner of the world, and halving GHG emissions before the end of this decade is crucial. The report also details the most effective climate adaptation approaches.

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Source: World Resources Institute
Greater female influence will improve climate action
ClimateGender
March 4, 2022

Greater female influence will improve climate action

Women possess unique knowledge and experience which, if utilised more, would enable greater sustainability. From representation in national parliaments to workplace leadership, more female influence would mean more effective climate action. And in agriculture, crop yields would rise by 30%.

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Source: UN Women
Five beneficial circular business models
Circular EconomyICT
February 25, 2022

Five beneficial circular business models

Gartner predicts that by the 2030s, the circular economy won’t just dominate, but will be the only economy. If today’s linear businesses are to survive, they quickly need to abandon existing practices and adopt circular models. Five of these models are described in The Circular Economy Handbook.

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Source: World Economic Forum
Natural Capital Accounting helps accelerate sustainability
Cross-thematic
February 18, 2022

Natural Capital Accounting helps accelerate sustainability

When the world’s economies, societies and livelihoods were disrupted by COVID-19, it became abundantly clear how dependant our modern world is on nature and its services. Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) enables these to be valued in economic terms, forming a basis for sustainable growth.

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Source: VITO
7th International day of women and girls in science
Gender
February 11, 2022

Climate action needs more women in science

Despite rising female enrolment in higher education, women are still under-represented in the fields of science, technology and engineering. More female leadership is necessary in these areas to achieve gender-responsive climate action. Many countries are taking steps to address the balance.

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Source: World Economic Forum