The International Environment Forum is contributing to Global Climate Change Week by alerting its members to recent scientific studies that show how critical it is to make a rapid transformation in our global energy system away from fossil fuels.
Biodiversity accounting 1 plays a crucial role in assessing and managing the health of ecosystems. Individuals, communities, and institutions can contribute in various ways to make a positive difference in this system. By actively participating in conservation efforts, promoting sustainable practices, and advocating for policy changes, these stakeholders can collectively foster the preservation and enhancement of biodiversity.
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.
Women in a variety of professions have emerged and influenced at regional and global level. Among other areas, besides wonderful male environmentalists, women are contributing to the environmental movement as well. Here are some beautiful leading ladies of environment who are doing phenomenal work for our mutual home, planet earth.
In a recent special report in New Scientist, Graham Lawton has sketched out what we must do to limit global warming to 1.5°C, the agreed threshold for a chance of avoiding irreversible and dangerous climate change. Quoting a lead author of the latest IPCC report on 1.5°C: " We have to do everything, and we have to do it immediately." This is not impossible, since we have the necessary technologies, but it will require unprecedented rates of transformation.
