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Monica Evans

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ABOUT THE WRITER

Monica Evans is a writer and community development practitioner based in Aotearoa New Zealand. Since completing her Masters in Development Studies in 2010, she has worked on environmental and community development projects in New Zealand, the Pacific and Latin America. She’s particularly passionate about participation, creativity and wellbeing, and has a keen interest in ecology and sustainability. She lives on New Zealand’s West Coast, where she teaches dance, grows vegetables and tends to her pet alpacas.

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Green Gabon: The West African nation leading the world in biodiversity protection

As Gabon closes in on a $500 million debt-for-nature swap, here’s how the West African nation is leading the world in biodiversity conservation.

 
Horn of Africa drought

As drought finally breaks in the Horn of Africa, what have we learned?

In the Horn of Africa, the worst drought in 40 years has taken a heavy toll on landscapes and human livelihoods. Here’s how we can do better.

 
Bamboo toothbrushes

What is greenwashing – and what can we do about it?

In this guide, we cover all you need to know about greenwashing: what it is, and how to spot it, avoid it and help get rid of it.

 
Maldives

Climate justice in the Maldives: What’s fair when the sea is swallowing the land?

As climate change bites, communities in the Maldives are forced to make tough choices to adapt and relocate away from the rising seas.

 
Fish farm

Ocean ranchers: Can aquaculture fill our bellies whilst serving the sea?

Aquaculture often gets a bad rap for its impact on ecosystems and livelihoods. Here’s how it can feed us more sustainably.

 

River songs: why waterways matter for climate, creatures and communities

Rivers are a crucial climate change solution, but they don’t get the attention they deserve. Here are some ways to fix that.

 
Salmon

Can blockchain help you trace your food?

From blockchain to AI and the internet of things, digital technologies are driving the rise of traceability in commodity supply chains.

 
Global Landscapes Forum

Course-correct or catastrophe: From “climate hell” to a fair low-carbon future

GLF Climate 2022 lays out action pathways for a just transition

 
Cocoa production has long been a driver of deforestation, but increased awareness about its sustainability is changing this pattern. Ollivier Girard, CIFOR-ICRAF

How to boost the sustainability of cocoa value chains

A look at on-farm ways to increase cocoa sustainability and decrease deforestation

 
Egypt holds the presidency for this year's UN climate change negotiations. Jeremy Bishop, Unsplash

Can COP27 deliver on being “Africa’s COP”?

Three African women leaders on what needs attention most in upcoming climate negotiations that have been dubbed as the Africa COP.

 
When it comes to saving water, small habits can make a big difference. Imani, Unsplash

How to use less water

As water supplies lessen around the world, here’s how to use less water - from the kitchen to the garden to the toilet.

 

Cities + Water: Singapore

How the island nation of Singapore became a ‘model city’ for integrated water management.

 
Cocoa fruits piled outside Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana, one of the world's foremost producers of the commodity. Konrad Lembcke, Flickr

Sweetening up cocoa supply chains in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire

Ensuring our future chocolate supply starts environmental – and social – protection in cocoa supply chains, industry experts say.

 
The cocoa industry is a major employer of Ivorians, but receiving fair benefits remains a major issue for farmers. Nestlé, Flickr

Cocoa co-op concocts richer futures for farmers: Q&A with Awa Bamba

Meet the Ivory Coast cocoa changemaker Awa Bamba, whose co-op is catalyzing smallholder farmer training and success.

 

Cities + Water: Cape Town

After years of drought, the South African capital famously evaded “Day Zero” for water once. But can it do so again?

 

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