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.
Don’t Plant This Tree: Rethinking Biodiversity
The key is thoughtful action, not just quick fixes.
Indian Cities See Momentum for Climate Action
The city is developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP), a strategic roadmap for mitigating environmental impacts and tackling climate change.
‘Carbon Contracts for Difference’ Are Not a Silver Bullet for Climate Action
Experts have pointed to an obscure mechanism known as a carbon contracts for difference (CCfDs) as an opportunity to allay such concerns.
Weekly News Roundup October 03
Evidence banks, community-based monitoring and more.