Environment

More than half of the world’s large lakes and reservoirs have diminished since the early 1990s due to climate change and human consumption.

There is growing momentum around the world to harness the power of education to combat and adapt to climate change and ensure young people—especially those girls and boys from the…

The United Nations Environment Programme reports that it is possible to reduce plastic pollution by as much as 80% by 2040.

Steps funders can take to diversify their portfolios and support rural communities facing climate change.

Following record-breaking heatwaves in Laos, Thailand, India and Bangladesh, experts call on policymakers to prepare heat action plans, especially for…

While women are already playing a crucial role in adapting to the devastating effects of climate change, they also have the potential to drive mitigation efforts.

Diversity has proven to be more than just a marketing calling card – it has also shown to increase profits.

Thousands of Mumbai’s citizens are disconnected from the city’s water supply network. This photo essay reports on the impact of the poor governance of this essential resource on informal urban…

As the effects of climate change intensify and paths for limiting global warming narrow, politicians, media and environmental advocates have rallied behind “carbon farming” as a mutually beneficial strategy for…

Agriculture has not been a central part of U.S. climate policy in the past, even though climate change is altering weather patterns that farmers rely on. Now, however, President Biden…

More collaborative approaches are needed to translate pledges into action.