Sustainable Business
WMO report on Africa stresses need for climate adaptation
Adaptation to climate change is the primary concern of African countries, with disaster preparedness and response a top priority.
Increasing crop yields will leave more room for wildlife
Even patchwork landscapes of natural habitat and high-yield farmland can serve to preserve a variety of wildlife species.
Fine words from the hydropower industry won’t save our last wild rivers
Technologies to harness the power of water are crucial for a low-emissions future, but hydropower can cause serious damage.
The global mining of sand and gravel is unsustainable. That needn’t be so
Unregulated sand mining has been documented in 70 countries and linked with several associated conflicts.
Mapping methane from the skies to limit warming on Earth
The Paris-based Kayrros firm works with ESA satellite data to find methane hotspots so that the climate-warming gas releases can be stopped.
Small businesses can play a big role in championing renewables
Beyond the cost reduction incentive, investing in renewables empowers SMEs to be agents of change.