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All You Need to Know About Monkeys and the Threats They Face
On Monkey Day 2023, step into the lush landscapes of tropical rainforests or the wide-open spaces of savannas, and you might witness a...
Constant Tedder
Dec 15, 20234 min read


Did COP28 Succeed or Fail?
Wednesday officially marked the end of the year’s most important climate summit, the 28th UN Conference of the Parties. Hosted by a...
Constant Tedder
Dec 14, 202314 min read


Real vs Fake Christmas Tree: Which One Is Better for the Environment?
“Joy to the world!” Christmas is one of the biggest holiday celebrations of the year and Christmas trees have become essential symbols...
Constant Tedder
Dec 14, 20234 min read


COP28 Deal Makes Unprecedented Call to ‘Transition Away’ From Fossil Fuels
While failing to explicitly call for a “phase-out” of planet-warming oil and gas, the deal, announced in the early hours of Wednesday,...
Constant Tedder
Dec 14, 20233 min read


Sustainable Diets: Will the First Global Declaration on Food-Related Emissions Work?
The first global declaration on curbing emissions from food production agreed during week one of COP28 is a start, say...
Constant Tedder
Dec 13, 20235 min read


COP28 Week 2: Recap
After a week of heated debates on topics including climate finance, the energy transition, health and peace, COP28 week 2 kicked off with...
Constant Tedder
Dec 13, 20236 min read


OPEC Head Urges Members to Reject Language Targeting Fossil Fuel Phase-Out at COP28
In a leaked letter, the head of OPEC said COP28 is putting “undue and disproportionate pressure against fossil fuels.” — The head of the...
Constant Tedder
Dec 12, 20233 min read


Op-Ed: For the UN Climate Talks to Truly Be a ‘Food COP’, They Must Also Be a ‘Feminist COP’
Vivian Polar, the gender research coordinator at CGIAR’s International Potato Center (CIP), argues that, if COP28 is to achieve its aims...
Constant Tedder
Dec 12, 20234 min read
Indigenous Leaders Champion a Stronger Role in Addressing Climate Change at COP28
The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) unfolds in Dubai, where Indigenous leaders from Canada take center stage to share the profound...
Constant Tedder
Dec 12, 20233 min read


UN Barcelona Convention COP23 Commits to a Green Transition in the Mediterranean
The 23rd Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention and its Protocols (COP23) marked a historic milestone in the...
Constant Tedder
Dec 11, 20234 min read
Explainer: What Is Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and Why Is It a Key Topic at COP28?
The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) has brought together global leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to address...
Constant Tedder
Dec 11, 20233 min read
Week in Review: Top Climate News for December 4-8
This weekly round-up brings you key climate news from the past seven days, including controversies surrounding the COP28 presidency and a...
Constant Tedder
Dec 9, 20233 min read


Loss and Damage Fund Contributions at COP28 So Far Cover Less Than 0.2% Of Climate-Related Losses in
Countries in Dubai have so far pledged contributions of $700 million to the World Bank-hosted loss and damage fund. — Contributions from...
Constant Tedder
Dec 8, 20233 min read


Op-Ed: The Climate Crisis Is an Education Crisis
At the COP28 Climate Talks in Dubai, Education Cannot Wait calls on donors to urgently mobilize more resources to scale up life-saving...
Constant Tedder
Dec 8, 20234 min read


Nature-Based Grants as a Catalyst for Resilient Communities
Discover the impactful role of community-led nature-based grants in fostering resilience. CLEVER Cities’ Making Space for Nature...
Constant Tedder
Dec 8, 20234 min read


COP28 Week 1: Recap
The 28th United Nations climate change conference (COP28) kicked off on November 30 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Attended by...
Constant Tedder
Dec 7, 202310 min read


Op-Ed: If We Achieve Anything at COP28, It Must Be the Protection of Our Soil
As climate negotiations in Dubai enter their second week, Praveena Sridhar, Chief Technical Officer for the Save Soil Movement, discusses...
Constant Tedder
Dec 7, 20234 min read


More than 2,000 Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Granted Access to COP28 Climate Talks
The analysis conducted by the KBPO coalition highlights that the number of fossil fuel lobbyists attending COP28 is nearly four times...
Constant Tedder
Dec 6, 20232 min read


Op-Ed: Time to Consider ‘Last Resort’ Targeted Climate Interventions at COP28
With the UNEP Emissions Gap Report warning that we are heading for 2.9C above pre-industrial levels, we may need to deploy targeted...
Constant Tedder
Dec 6, 20236 min read


Will the Waste Charging Scheme Help With Waste Reduction in Hong Kong?
About 3,353 tonnes of food are sent to landfill every day in Hong Kong, the equivalent of the weight of 233 double-decker buses. To fight...
Constant Tedder
Dec 6, 20236 min read
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