COP26 Related Content
Time is running out to meet Global Methane Pledge commitments
Despite efforts made to cut methane emissions in 2022, not enough has been done to meet Global Methane Pledge commitments, says Kayrros.
Going digital: how can organisations reduce carbon emissions?
Technology is the much-needed fuel for organisations that want to cut their carbon emissions on the journey towards net zero.
UK unveils Net Zero Innovation Handbook for Australasian businesses
Australian and New Zealand businesses can use the UK's new Digital Trade Network’s Net Zero Innovation Handbook to solve decarbonisation challenges.
Who is the COP27 Youth Envoy and what do they do?
Dr Omnia El Omrani has been selected as the COP27 Youth Envoy, where she is to engage with the wider community to contribute to promoting the inclusion of global young voices.
Run up to COP27: recognising the importance of Indigenous leaders
COP26 President Alok Sharma to visit Australia and meet with Indigenous leaders and representatives to discuss climate action in preparation for COP27.
Egypt’s COP27 vision: mitigation, adaption, and finance
Hosting the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Egypt prepares for COP27. Here’s the breakdown:.
Do policymakers undervalue how dangerous methane emissions are?
Methane emissions have been increasing rapidly in recent years, but a study finds policymakers often neglect this information when addressing climate change.
Forest microbes that can survive and even thrive from megafires
Research from UC Riverside finds that fungi and bacteria can survive redwood tanoak forest megafires – they can even increase in number after feeling the flames.
Towards COP27: Climate leadership, the UK presidency and the Russian dilemma
Richard Beardsworth continues his series on political leadership, examining the UK's presidency in the run-up to COP27 in Egypt and the implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for political leadership on climate.
Scientists say human activity responsible for climate fragility
In a study of over 2,000 streams around North America, researchers reveal the escalating impact human activity has on flooding - creating climate fragility.
Organismal contributions to changing climate
Zachary Senwo, PhDÂ Professor, explores how organismal contributions can be used in the search for climate change solutions
Earths coldest forest biome is heating up
Northern Arizona University researchers have drawn attention to rising temperatures that are causing Earths coldest forest to shift northward.
COP26: Putting meaning into E, S and G
Fathia Murphy, ESG Product Specialist, NAVEX Global, discusses the importance of understanding what E, S and G means so businesses can recognise their responsibility and be prepared to tackle ESG related issues, as well as how to put effective initiatives in place.
25% of global rivers have significant pharmaceutical pollution
Data finds that over one quarter of global rivers have significant pharmaceutical pollution - including toxic levels of antibiotics.
Damaged seagrasses can emit methane, even after death
Scientists find that seagrasses continue to produce methane even decades after the plants die – highlighting the potential for more methane emissions if seagrasses are threatened.
Team unveils history of Antarctic ice in relation to climate change
A National Science Foundation funded-study by the University of South Florida documents the evolution of Antarctic ice sheets, 20 million years ago.
Sand is vital for the protection of coastal regions
The depletion of sand in coastal regions has become a threat to ecosystems everywhere, as sand has become a scarce resource – but it could also solve coastal erosion.
Subtropics of East Asia grow colder due to warmer Arctic wintersÂ
Arctic winters are getting steadily warmer due to climate change, resulting in temperature changes in the subtropics of East Asia
Paris Agreement targets are yet to protect coral reefs
The Paris Agreement limited global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, which still has devastating impacts for coral reefs – remaining on track for coral degeneration.
Sustainable fashion is possible, if we embrace mass customisation
To combat mass production in fashion, researchers suggest a shift to mass customisation instead – which could work, if consumers are willing to wait for it
The current solution to the sustainability crisis of the fashion industry revolves around consuming less, incorporating large disposal fees, and recycling more.
Though these actions...