The Real Meaning of Growth: Moving Beyond GDP A Vision of an Alternative World Imagine a world where public money is spent based on collective decisions, wealth is distributed equitably, and all individuals are equally respected. A world where society works together to tackle the challenges of climate change, utilizing […]
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Unlocking the True Value of Economic Expansion
The Real Meaning of Growth Introduction The concept of economic growth, as measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), has long been the primary indicator of a country’s economic health. However, this narrow focus on consumption, production, and profit has led society down a path of social, economic, and climate crises. […]
Activists Fight Against Destructive Deep Sea Mining off Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Activists Protest Deep Sea Mining off Pacific Coast of Mexico Overview Greenpeace Mexico activists climbed aboard the deep sea mining ship Hidden Gem, anchored in Manzanillo Bay in the State of Colima, to protest against the destructive plans of Canadian miner The Metals Company. The company aims to mine the […]
From the Air: Examining Spain’s Top 10 Environmental Challenges
10 Major Environmental Challenges in Spain: A Closer Look Introduction The world is facing a climate crisis, with the continued use of fossil fuels and destructive industrial farming practices exacerbating the situation. One country that is experiencing the direct impacts of these challenges is Spain. From extreme temperatures and severe […]
Ambition: the Missing Key in Climate Summit Talks
Climate Summit: Lack of Ambition Shameful Introduction The recent Climate Ambition Summit held in New York City has revealed a disappointing lack of ambition among major greenhouse gas emitters. Despite the urgent need for immediate and transformative climate action, many world leaders have failed to step up to the challenge. […]
“The Intersection of Sustainable Development and Child Welfare: Exploring the UN’s Latest Guidance on Children’s Rights and the Environment”
New UN Guidance on Children’s Rights and the Environment Protects Children from Effects of Climate Change and Other Environmental Crises September 18, 2023 Today, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has launched new guidance aimed at protecting children’s rights in the face of climate change and […]
Embracing a Human Rights Economy: Seizing an Unprecedented Opportunity
An Opportunity to Embrace a Human Rights Economy A Critical Juncture for Sustainable Development Goals Next week, world leaders will gather for a high-level summit under the United Nations General Assembly to discuss the progress made towards achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. As we reach the […]
Navigating the Stormy Seas: Unraveling the Future of the Global Ocean Treaty
Winning the Global Ocean Treaty: What Happens Next? A Historic Conservation Victory In a monumental step towards protecting our oceans, world leaders have adopted the first-ever Global Ocean Treaty. This significant achievement comes as a response to the voices of 5.5 million individuals from around the world who joined forces […]
Safeguarding Earth’s Lifeline: The Imperative of Protecting the Congo Rainforest
Insuring the Future by Protecting the Congo Rainforest Fossil Fuel Companies Eye the Congo Rainforest Fossil fuel companies are vying for the opportunity to drill for oil and gas in the Congo rainforest, an ecosystem that encompasses large parts of the Congo Basin and is the second-largest intact rainforest in […]
Decolonizing Africa’s Climate Agenda: Forging a Sustainable Pan-African Future
Africa‘s Opportunity to Shape a Green Pan-African Future Introduction In a new partnership between South Africa and Global North partners and a subsequent partnership with Senegal, totaling USD 100 billion in climate finance, Africa has an opportunity to shake off its colonial legacy and shape a green pan-African future. This […]