Amplifying Pacific Voices for Science
Today’s launch of the Pacific Academy of Sciences marks a turning point.
Bioeconomy Offers Path to Mitigating Climate Change, Enhancing Food Production
"The kind of trees we plant can mitigate climate change, prevent soil erosion, and give us good oxygen,” she said.
Shining a Light on Climate Finance: Oxfam's Call for Transparency 💡🌍
According to Oxfam, this inconsistency makes it nearly impossible to assess the real impact of climate finance.
Toward a Plastic-Free Future by 2040: New OECD Report 🚮
The message is clear: with bold global action, we can turn the tide on plastic pollution and create a sustainable future. 🫶
AI Forecasting Equips East Africa for Extreme Weather
Traditionally, many forecasting agencies in Africa have not had access to good computational resources.
How Farmers Can Install Solar Panels in Fields Without Damaging the Rest of their Operation
In reality, solar farms currently occupy only 0.15% of the UK’s total land – not much compared to the 70% of land devoted to agriculture.
Miombo Woodlands: The Surprising Carbon Giants 🌳💡
Using cutting-edge lidar technology, scientists have discovered that these forests hold far more carbon than we previously thought!
Mapping Civil Society Organisations on Open Data in Francophone Africa: A Regional Meeting with Open Knowledge Foundation
The meeting aimed to understand and assess the current landscape of civil society organisations engaged in open data across Francophone African countries.
Planting the Future: Crops and Conservation in Harmony 🌱
“Conservation efforts and the production of wood for societal and economic needs can co-exist and not necessarily contradictory,”
Branching Out: How Far We've Grown in the Bonn Challenge 🌳🌎
Without clear data, it’s hard to know if we're truly on track.
Weekly News Roundup, October 24 📰
Open access week, studies on carbon sequestration and more!
The Challenges of Carbon Neutrality Labelling in China
Are the claims being made on such products genuine, or just greenwashing?