The UN climate summit in Madrid (COP25) is defined as the “Ambition COP”. Around 500,000 people marched in the Spanish capital last Friday, demanding action that responds to the scale of the climate emergency. If left ignored, it will likely lead to profound social, economic and environmental impacts. Increasing ambition refers to the need to enhance Nationally Determined … [Read more...] about How Chile’s new finance strategy can support it achieve carbon neutrality
How Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge can help us get to net-zero emissions by 2050
Last October, the Kenyan long-distance runner, Eliud Kipchoge, did what many had said was impossible. In Prater Park, Vienna, he ran the fastest marathon ever becoming the first person in recorded history to break the two-hour barrier clocking in at 1:59:40. This incredible feat reminds us that the world has its own herculean task to achieve: Limiting global heating to well … [Read more...] about How Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge can help us get to net-zero emissions by 2050
NDC Invest and climate ambition: How Suriname enhanced its NDC on the way to COP25
The 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) has entered its second week in Madrid. The COP, under the presidency of the Chilean government with logistical support from the Spanish government, has the big task of inspiring greater climate ambition to limit global heating to well below 2 degrees Celsius. COP25 needs to firmly lay the foundations for 2020 when countries must … [Read more...] about NDC Invest and climate ambition: How Suriname enhanced its NDC on the way to COP25
Climate smart tourism: second chances are not possible
We are immersed in the celebration of the UN Climate Change Conference - COP25 - where world leaders have come together to ponder on paths to reach the Paris Agreement. The conference couldn´t be timelier, as new data highlight that the climate change threat is worsening rapidly, and that worldwide coordinated action is needed. The tourism sector, one of the most important … [Read more...] about Climate smart tourism: second chances are not possible
Strengthening conservationism in developing countries: The protected area approach
Protected areas have been at the forefront of global conservation efforts. They define the boundaries of critical ecosystems and biodiversity hotspots. However, a variety of different terminologies and special regulations around the status of these areas may dilute the concept and confuse the environmental practitioner. Ultimately, it may lead to harmful interventions in … [Read more...] about Strengthening conservationism in developing countries: The protected area approach