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16/11/2021

Other, Sustainability

COP26 is over, but the work to solve climate change and other global issues continues on. This week, we look at the final two Sustainable Development Goals; to promote cooperation and create a better society for all of us. Goal 16 specifically looks at promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, providing access to justice […]

Did COP26 Make a Difference?

15/11/2021

Other, Sustainability

After two weeks at COP26, followed by several hours of arduous negotiations, the world has come together to produce the Glasgow Climate Pact. The document doesn’t seek to replace the Paris Agreement but instead bolster it, aiming to keep global warming to 1.5C compared to the pre-industrial era. For the first time ever, […]

Weekly Tip 34 - Choose Reusable Coffee Pods

12/11/2021

Individual and Family, Other, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

Coffee, interestingly, is the second most traded commodity after crude oil. It has been drunk for thousands of years all around the world, yet the way we consume this beverage has changed a lot. Coffee pods and the machines that go with them have become commonplace in many households since their introduction only […]

COP26: Solving the City Problem

11/11/2021

Other, Sustainability

The penultimate day of COP26, and the final day spent on a focused topic, was dedicated to cities, regions, and the built environment. According to UN estimates, urban buildings account for 40% of global carbon emissions every year, and the value chains of cities are attributable to 68% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. […]

COP26: Reducing the Impact of Transport

10/11/2021

Other, Sustainability

COP26 may be starting to wind down, but today’s theme was still one of the most highly anticipated; transport. The transition to electric vehicles, in particular, took a front seat, with 32 nations and hundreds of businesses, cities, and regions all signing up to end petrol and diesel vehicle sales by 2040. The […]

Building Climate Resilience

10/11/2021

Other, Sustainability

by Nicole Berger I belong to a generation who has grown up knowing that our planet is dying. The grief we feel is one of the many ways eco-anxieties can manifest. Other forms vary from feelings of powerlessness over individual decisions to the fear of your community being displaced and forced to relocate. […]

COP26: Gender, Science and Innovation

09/11/2021

Other, Sustainability

Yesterday at COP26 was all about how nations can work together to help the most vulnerable adapt to the effects of climate change (you can read our summary of that here). Today saw even more announcements on how this will be done. An Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA) has been launched, bringing together 90 […]

Sustainable Development Goals: Protecting Biodiversity

09/11/2021

Other, Sustainability

COP26 is in full swing, and carbon emissions and clean energy are not the only topics being discussed. Nature and how we can reduce our impact on it has also been a top priority. Sustainable development goals 14 and 15 look to do exactly this. Goal 14 is all about life in water. […]

COP26: Nature and Adapting to Climate Impacts

08/11/2021

Other, Sustainability

The second week of COP26 has commenced, but first let’s look at the biggest news stories from over the weekend. Saturday was all about Nature and Land Use. The UN estimates that land use generates at least one-quarter of global annual emissions and that the agri-food system drives three-quarters of all deforestation. Making the […]

Weekly Tip 33: Switch Up Your Wallet

05/11/2021

Individual and Family, Other, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

Wallets are a practical everyday item and fashion accessory that almost everyone owns, but have you ever thought about their environmental impact? The vast majority of wallets and purses are made of leather and a common misconception is that since it is a natural, organic material, it is therefore better for the environment. This, […]

COP26 Today: The Transition to Clean Energy

04/11/2021

Other, Sustainability

Today leaders and delegates attending COP26 turned their focus to energy. This, much like finance day, has been a much-anticipated occasion as the world looks to move away from fossil fuels. The world did not disappoint. Earlier today it was announced that more than 190 parties, including both countries and institutional financial organisations, have […]

News & Articles

Sustainable Development Goals: Peace, Justice, and Cooperation

Did COP26 Make a Difference?

Weekly Tip 34 - Choose Reusable Coffee Pods

COP26: Solving the City Problem

COP26: Reducing the Impact of Transport

Building Climate Resilience

COP26: Gender, Science and Innovation

Sustainable Development Goals: Protecting Biodiversity

COP26: Nature and Adapting to Climate Impacts

Weekly Tip 33: Switch Up Your Wallet

COP26 Today: The Transition to Clean Energy