In today's world, where the impact of human activities on the environment is increasingly evident, individuals, communities, and institutions must actively participate in efforts to mitigate climate change. One effective way to address this issue is using a carbon accounting system. 1 By accurately measuring and reducing carbon emissions, we can make a positive difference in our environment and pave the way for a more sustainable future.
We hypothesize that for people to change their behaviors and contribute to social systems supporting these desired changes, they must have a framework of indicators and measures that help them keep the vision in sight and stick to their purpose. The three accounts and accompanying nine dimensions of Global Solidarity Accounting provide such a framework.
Multiple psychological studies which include Schwarz and Clore (1983), Rehdanz and Maddison (2005) and Kampfer and Mutz (2013) show a connection between climate condition and human happiness. People who grow up in mild climates are usually more social, more extroverted, and emotionally more stable than people who grow up and live in regions with extreme temperatures.
As climate change intensifies, the critical test of global governance will be how it adapts and responds to increasingly complex risk parameters, such as social, economic, political and environmental. The acceleration of climate change will exacerbate the pressure of poverty on the management of natural resources and trigger a set of complex social, economic and political risks.
As a Bahai , peace academic and social activist, I am working with other organisations on a local, regional, national and international level to promote peace and the planet. One such organisation has newly formed here in Austria a couple of years ago and has ambitions to expand worldwide with the simple aim of bringing people together to hike or cycle for peace.
Yemen, a country located in the Arabian Peninsula, faces a multitude of environmental challenges that have significant implications for its people and ecosystem. From water scarcity and desertification to waste management and deforestation, Yemen's environmental issues require urgent attention and sustainable solutions. In this blog post, we will explore the role of EvalYemen, a non-profit organization dedicated to environmental evaluation and conservation, in addressing these pressing environmental concerns and promoting a greener future for Yemen.
Life on earth is in danger. Our environment is changing faster than scientists anticipate. The increasing loss of biodiversity, mass extinction, wildfires, heatwaves, droughts to rising sea levels, crop waste are the symptoms of political inaction. The gap between political rhetoric and environmental action in the context of global efforts to combat climate change has been a subject of debate since long; however, has become a subject of concern and scrutiny, particularly since the adoption of the Paris Accord in 2015.
