Some say that the big international summits like the one that just took place in New York are all talk and little action. But some important commitments came out of the UN Climate Summit: [dropcap type="circle" color="#ffffff" background="#00a7de"]1[/dropcap] Uruguay will reduce its emissions by 85% by 2030. [dropcap type="circle" color="#ffffff" … [Read more...] about Who promised what at the UN Climate Summit?
Heading towards the UN Climate Summit in New York
From left to right in the picture: Lord Nicholas Stern, Felipe Calderon, Ban Ki Moon, Jeremy Oppenheim. Amanda Drury, moderator of the session. Photo by David Wilk. The much expected UN Climate Summit in New York, a one-day official event organized and led by the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, takes place this week. At the Summit, Heads of State, CEO of mayor banks and … [Read more...] about Heading towards the UN Climate Summit in New York
Could you reduce your environmental impact for a whole week?
Changing behaviour is one of the most challenging things about working in Corporate Environmental and Social Responsibility (CSR). There are many simple actions that employees can adopt on a daily basis that can reduce the environmental footprint of the organization. The question is how can a CSR program motivate employees to adopt more sustainable practices, and do so in a … [Read more...] about Could you reduce your environmental impact for a whole week?
Three trustworthy open access publications on climate change related subjects
In recent years, open access information resources has grown to unprecedented levels. The ease to publish in electronic media facilitates scientific dissemination and reduces production costs. We can find open access electronic journals on almost any subject — from the economy to health issues. However, although it is important to recognize the fact that these publications … [Read more...] about Three trustworthy open access publications on climate change related subjects
Meet the new generation of youth innovators
Boyan is a 19 year old Dutch, who just invented a viable solution to clean up the ocean from millions of tons of plastic. Thankfully, he is not the only one of the committed young minds at work. As we look for solutions to tackle climate change, we tend to blame two major groups: governments for their inaction; and the private sector for its lack of initiative. But what if … [Read more...] about Meet the new generation of youth innovators