Safeguarding Nairobi’s Lifeline, One Tree at a Time 🌳
“Overall, a $10 million investment in water fund interventions is expected to return $21.5 million in economic benefits over the 30-year time frame.”
Community-Led Climate Solutions: Insights From the Great Green Wall Project
A bottom-up, participatory approach involving local communities and stakeholders is key to safeguarding climate initiatives against corruption
Scientists Argue for "Real Zero" 0️⃣
The “Real Zero Pledge” from the Lethal Humidity Global Council is all about cutting emissions for real.
Marsh-Fronted Seawalls: An Economic Win-Win for Coastal Protection 🌿💧
A new study by Lee and Nepf (2024) highlights how marsh-fronted seawalls can be a financially viable solution.
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. 🫶
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!