“An event done for the world, not us”
When the world’s climate negotiators arrived in Belém, Brazil, for COP30, expectations were high. The Amazon‐region host city would showcase climate justice, forest protection and intelligent…
A Global Challenge Turns Five
When Prince William announced The Earthshot Prize on October 8, 2020, he did so with a clear rallying cry: humanity had a decade to repair the planet. Inspired by President…
As the 2025 United Nations climate summit, COP30, convenes in Belém, Brazil, the host country, finds itself at a crossroads. On one hand, it seeks to cast itself as a climate-leader; on the other, it…
As the 30th COP30 climate conference unfolds in the heart of the Amazon, the Brazilian government has moved to designate new Indigenous lands in a bid to quell mounting tensions that erupted into protests this…
Earthshot 2025 marked a turning point for one of the world’s biggest environmental prizes – and for the kinds of solutions the world is finally taking seriously. Held on 5 November 2025 at the Museum…
Belém, Brazil – Amidst the verdant expanse of the Amazon basin, the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) has become the stage for one of the most ambitious forest-finance experiments in history. Spearheaded by…
When Hurricane Melissa roared ashore in Jamaica in late October 2025 as a Category 5 monster, it became one of the most powerful landfalling Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded. With sustained winds around 185 mph and…
And where does our waste really go?
“We think we’re recycling, but in many cases we’re not.” — Campaigner at Greenpeace UK
We’ve all done it: sorted the yoghurt pot, rinsed the tin, folded the…
This November the world’s long-running climate summit returns to the Amazon. COP30 — the 30th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) — is being held in Belém, Brazil,…
The Ironic Threat: How Climate-Driven Sea Level Rise Endangers Major Oil Ports
The rising tide of climate change—literally and figuratively—is set to overwhelm some of the world’s most critical oil ports, according to recent analysis.…
In a world facing climate change, environmental degradation, and unprecedented loss of biodiversity, the way we produce and consume food has come under increasing scrutiny. As individuals, we are confronted with an overwhelming amount of…
Hong Kong, a bustling metropolis known for its vibrant culture and stunning skyline, is grappling with an alarming environmental crisis. Recent findings from Greenpeace reveal that microplastics have infiltrated the countryside, impacting wildlife in ways…