Category: Measuring progress

A quick rundown on our planet’s ecosystems

It’s still unclear what the ocean floor looks like, or how marine species adapt to changes. The U.N. Decade of Ocean Science could answer these questions.

From what's on your shelves to what's in the atmosphere, here's all the latest climate news to know in Landscape News's bi-weekly digest.

Drone technology is being increasingly used to detect illegal poaching and logging, calculate carbon storage and even plant seeds from the air.

In Indonesian Borneo, young people are taking action on the raging peatland fires by providing safe shelter and educating locals on the air they breathe.

Global warming's effect on oceans and the cryosphere will result in devastating storms, loss of freshwater and threatened fish stocks, say scientists.

A firefighter tells what’s happening in the dry forests burning in Bolivia as the flames get closer to one of the most biodiverse parts of the Amazon.

Xiuhtezcatl Martinez on his values, the interplay between music and activism, and how to maintain hope in the climate crisis.

Leading forestry scientists weigh in on what’s causing the fires, what the reported numbers mean, and what we can do to prevent such crises in the future.

From what’s on your shelves to what’s in the atmosphere, here's the latest on climate and sustainability in the Landscape News bi-weekly digest.

Forest and land tenure rights are vital tools against land grabbing – but many Indigenous peoples and local communities still lack them.

Water-intensive crops like avocados could become a thing of the past as climate change reduces the land’s ability to feed humanity.

How well are countries meeting their Bonn Challenge commitments? It’s hard to tell – but a new reporting protocol aims to provide more concrete answers.

In this news roundup: Germany bets on hydrogen, IPCC warns of impending food crisis, and blockchains ensure ethical cobalt in electric cars.

Looking for ideas for your backyard? Here’s how you can replace your manicured lawn with a thriving garden ecosystem in just four steps.