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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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Johannesburg

South Africa’s water woes: First Cape Town, now Johannesburg

As another of South Africa’s major cities confronts a crippling water crisis, what’s going wrong – and what could put it right?

 
Frying pan

What are forever chemicals?

What are forever chemicals, and why do they matter? Find out why PFAS are a growing public health concern – and how we can get rid of them.

 
Estonia peatlands

What are peatlands, and why do they matter?

Peatlands cover just 3% of the Earth’s land area, but they store more carbon than the world’s forests. Here’s all you need to know about them.

 
Great desert skink

How Indigenous knowledge is saving Australia’s great desert skink

Every year in March, Indigenous rangers team up with scientists and the Australian government to monitor and protect the great desert skink.

 

These locked-down housemates found over 1,000 species in their backyard

During COVID-19 lockdown, three Australians decided to count the number of species in their backyard. The results might surprise you.

 
Drought

How to cope with eco-anxiety

Eco-anxiety is on the rise globally – but what is it, and what are some effective ways to cope? Find out in this mini-guide.

 
Cargo ship

Pacific Islanders chart a greener course for shipping

The shipping industry is a long way from achieving net zero. Could the answer lie in ancient Polynesian and Micronesian technology?

 

Flights of fancy: Can electric planes make flying sustainable?

From electric planes to solar airships, the aerospace industry is flush with ideas to decarbonize aviation. But will they be enough?

 
Vegan tacos

5 ways to eat less meat

Happy Veganuary! If you’re looking to cut down on your meat consumption or even try going vegan, here’s a step-by-step guide for you.

 

Can an underground Arctic outpost help us survive the climate crisis?

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault serves as a backup for the world’s crop diversity. Here’s why it’s so crucial to our food security.

 

Hot date: Will this tough desert fruit win the race with climate change?

Dates are an integral part of Middle Eastern and North African culture. Here’s how they can adapt to survive the climate crisis.

 

Vanilla: Anything but ‘boring’ for Pacific Island growers

Vanilla prices are soaring as demand outstrips supply. In Fiji, farmers are reaping the rewards of this highly valuable spice.

 

Carbon finance in Papua New Guinea: Scam, savior, or seed of potential?

In Papua New Guinea, a major carbon finance project has been exposed for deceiving local communities. Can we make carbon markets inclusive?

 
Libreville

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.

 
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