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8 unconventional ways to tackle water scarcity
Water
April 14, 2023

8 unconventional ways to tackle water scarcity

Around 25% of people on Earth face shortages of water for drinking, sanitation, agriculture and economic development. Conventional water sources (snowfall, rainfall and rivers) cannot fulfill demand in water-scarce areas. But there are eight unconventional water sources we are not making full use of.

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Source: World Economic Forum
A paradigm shift to regenerative business is needed
Climate
April 7, 2023

A paradigm shift to regenerative business is needed

Sustainability and net-zero commitments may not be enough to combat the vast social, environmental and economic challenges we are facing. Companies should take a long-term view and become a regenerative business, promoting the restoration and regeneration of natural resources and social systems.

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Source: World Economic Forum
Antarctic sea ice reaches lowest levels ever recorded
Climate
March 24, 2023

Antarctic sea ice reaches lowest levels ever recorded

The Antarctic sea ice level reached a new record low of 1.79m sq km on 25 February. This is the lowest level recorded ever since satellite observations of ice floating around Antarctica began more than four decades ago. It beats the previous record by 136,000 sq km, an area double the size of Tasmania.

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Source: The Guardian
Oceans are on the frontline of the climate crisis
Oceans
March 17, 2023

Oceans are on the frontline of the climate crisis

According to the United Nations, oceans suffer most of global warming as they have so far absorbed 90% of the heat generated by rising emissions. The rising temperatures are harming marine life and coastal communities that rely on the oceans. We need to protect Earth’s greatest carbon sink.

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Source: World Economic Forum
Historic deal to protect ocean biodiversity reached at UN conference
Oceans
March 10, 2023

Historic deal to protect ocean biodiversity reached at UN conference

Delegates from 193 countries have reached a historic agreement to protect the world’s oceans following 10 years of negotiations. This High Seas Treaty establishes marine protected areas in the high seas which will help achieve the global goal of protecting 30% of the world’s oceans.

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Source: The Guardian
Climate adaptation strategies of 5 Indian communities
ClimateFoodWater
March 3, 2023

Climate adaptation strategies of 5 Indian communities

India continues to witness the devastating effects of climate change. Extreme weather events were recorded in the country for 80% of the year in 2022. The impact on its growing population is starting to show. Adaptation is essential to build long-term resilience to the impacts of climate change.

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Source: World Economic Forum