In 2024, we attended the three Rio Convention COPs: the Biodiversity COP16, Climate COP29 and UNCCD COP16. Here’s what we learned.
Land offers us some of our most basic needs, including food, water and shelter. At UNCCD COP16, we asked participants what it means to them.
In this news roundup: UN plastic summit falls apart, global warming to reach 1.5°C this year, and greenhouse gas emissions set to peak
Desertification is affecting half a billion people around the world. But what is it, and what can we do about it? Find out in this explainer.
In this news roundup: Donald Trump wins re-election, 27 million face hunger in Southern Africa, and land stops absorbing carbon
GLF Live with Nancy Barisoa, Beatriz Azevedo and Billie Dumaliang
Civil society has a crucial role to play in preserving the world’s biodiversity. We spoke to five experts to learn about their work.
Biodiversity doesn’t just exist in natural ecosystems. Here’s how we can start protecting it across all landscapes – in cities and on farms.
Tree planting is one of our most important climate solutions – but what use is it if the trees don’t survive? One project aims to solve that.
Biodiversity needs money. Companies need to reduce their environmental footprint. Is it time for habitat banks to shine?
Mining pollution nearly killed off Uru Uru Lake. Now, Indigenous communities are allying with nature to bring it back to life.
In this heartfelt essay, Restoration Steward Trisa Bhattacharjee reflects on hopeful dreams and harrowing loss in the Himalayas.
GLF Live with Kevin Lunzalu, Josefa Tauli and Xiomara Acevedo
What are biodiversity credits, how do they work, and can you buy them? Here’s the lowdown on the hottest new innovative finance tool.
The tagline for GLF Africa 2024 was “Greening the African Horizon.” But what does that really mean? We asked participants for their views.