Weekly News Roundup October 10
New apps, new investments in nature, new studies on wildfire mitigation and more🌳💡
Can We Track Hawaiian Forests From Space?🛸
Let’s explore how satellites and field workers help us monitor these vital ecosystems and why this matters for global reforestation efforts.
Can Regenerative Agriculture Make Palm Oil Sustainable?
Large trials in Indonesia and Malaysia are showing it is possible to become sustainable without damaging productivity or local economies
Australia is Hosting the World’s First ‘Nature Positive’ Summit. What Is It, and Why Does It Matter?
Biodiversity loss threatens global financial stability, putting at least US$44 trillion (A$64 trillion) of economic value at risk.
The Air We Breathe: Interview with Sachit Mahajan 💨
"It really bridges that gap between what’s measured officially and what people actually experience on the ground," he said.
‘Open knowledge is still seen as very technical in Asia, which excludes a lot of people’
The potential for innovation is huge and the incentives to participate are strong.
How Are Countries Reporting Progress Toward Net-Zero Commitments?
As countries progress toward these commitments, it becomes increasingly important that they monitor, assess and report on their progress.
Ecuador Opens to Carbon Markets, Amid Optimism and Opposition
... greater transparency and better information could help both the private sector and Indigenous communities to make better decisions.
Coastal Forests Can Fight Climate Change 🌳🌎
With a whopping 13 million hectares available, these forests hold the power to store massive amounts of carbon...
Where to Find Open Climate Data: OCDT
Access to reliable and comprehensive data on climate change is crucial to implementing timely, appropriate, and effective adaptation...
Who's Keeping Score of How Many Trees We Plant?
Even just sorting out all the world’s various restoration commitments has proven difficult.
Crop Yields Have Increased Dramatically in Recent Decades, But Crops Like Maize Would Have Improved More Without Climate Change
Climate change has slowed the productivity of key crops such as maize and soybeans, but might have had small positive impacts on wheat.