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From April 9th – 17th, climate action group Extinction Rebellion (XR) staged a number of protests across London demanding an immediate end to all new fossil fuel investments. When we think of the type of person who may be a climate activist, a healthcare professional isn’t the first that comes to mind. However, doctors and...
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Co-benefits are the positive effects that an action to tackle climate change may have on other outcomes such as employment, transport or health. Highlighting co-benefits in policymaking is essential to delivering climate action faster. Natural capital refers to the elements of the natural world which provide valuable goods (such as timber and food) and services...
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By Pooran Desai OBE (Founder) and Niamh James (Researcher) Indigenous knowledge provides key insights to tackle climate change. Indigenous peoples make up just six per cent of the world population, yet they maintain and protect 80 percent of the planet’s biodiversity which is vital for maintaining a stable climate. Having a close relationship to the...
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Satellite imagery of the Antarctic shows that the Conger Ice Shelf collapsed into the ocean around March 15th. The ice shelf was approximately 1,200 sq km in surface area which is a similar size to Rome or New York City. Ice shelves protect glaciers and ice sheets from melting and contributing to sea-level rise. The...
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Today marks International Day of Forests, which was established in 2012 by the United Nations to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of forests. Why are forests so important? Forests are home to around 80% of the world’s land biodiversity where flora, fauna and fungi work together in complex ecosystems. Around 2 billion people...
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Co-benefits are the positive effects that an action to tackle climate change may have on other outcomes such as social inclusion, employment or health. Highlighting co-benefits in policymaking is essential to delivering climate action faster. The climate crisis is exacerbating existing inequalities in society. Deprived areas in towns and cities are exposed to a larger...
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