Companies must turn failure into effective action on the plastics crisis Introduction Greenpeace International has urged companies, including Unilever, Nestle, and Coca-Cola, to acknowledge that current strategies to tackle the plastics crisis are failing. In a response to the new Ellen MacArthur Report on the progress of the Global Commitment, […]
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The Future of Urban Sustainability: Empowering Communities to Shape World Cities
World Cities Day 2023: Communities and Movements Shaping Sustainable Cities World Cities Day, celebrated annually on October 31st, brings attention to the importance of urban areas and their impact on our planet. With more than half of the global population residing in cities, the way we build and manage urban […]
Climate Change in Mexico: A Harbinger of Displacement for Many
The Impact of Climate Change on the El Bosque Community in Tabasco, Mexico The Radical Change Faced by the El Bosque Community The El Bosque community in Tabasco, Mexico is facing an uncertain future due to the devastating impact of climate change. Rising sea levels have resulted in the loss […]
“Mexico’s Climate Crisis: A Harbinger of Displacement for the Future”
Rising Sea Levels and the Uncertain Future of El Bosque Community in Tabasco, Mexico The Impact of Climate Change on El Bosque The El Bosque community in Tabasco, Mexico, is facing an uncertain future due to the devastating effects of climate change. Rising sea levels have led to the erosion […]
A Zero-Waste Revolution: Conversations with Melissa Tan
A Zero-Waste Journey: An Interview with Melissa Tan The Vision of the Zero-Waste Movement Imagine a world where every action we take, every purchase we make, is purposeful and guided by a commitment to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Picture a lifestyle where waste is not just minimized but entirely eliminated, […]
Why We Must Foster Alternative Societies for a Future Beyond GDP
Exploring Alternatives: Societies for a Future Beyond GDP Introduction In our ever-changing world, it is crucial to question traditional notions of growth and economic success. The prevailing belief that a country’s prosperity is solely determined by its GDP fails to account for the well-being of both people and the environment. […]
Environment at Stake: Maldives’ Controversial Move to Bypass Protection Laws
Maldives: Environmental Protection Laws Bypassed, Reclamation Projects Harm Local Island Communities, Deny Climate Justice The Issue at Hand The Maldives government has been engaging in land reclamation projects that have not only ignored environmental protection laws but also led to increased flooding risks and harm to island communities. Human Rights […]
Drying Amazon: Impact of the Severe Drought on People and Biodiversity
Drought in the Amazon is threatening people and biodiversity A historic drought poses a serious risk The Amazon rainforest, often characterized as a tropical paradise teeming with life, is currently facing a historic drought that is putting the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, particularly Indigenous People and traditional […]
Greenpeace Calls on Antarctic Ocean Commission to Prioritize Ocean Protection
Greenpeace Urges Progress on Ocean Protection at Antarctic Ocean Commission Meeting Risks to Antarctic Marine Ecosystems Amsterdam-based organization Greenpeace International has warned that the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) continues to fall short of its responsibility for Antarctic conservation. While CCAMLR grants new fishing licenses […]
Greenpeace’s Urgent Plea: Governments Must Slash Plastic Production by 75% by 2040
Greenpeace‘s Urgent Plea for Governments to Cut Plastic Production A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity to Protect People and the Planet Global plastic production has reached alarming levels, with a doubling from 2000 to 2019 and projections showing a potential tripling by 2050. This uncontrolled production of plastics is contributing to the triple […]