Combating Desertification and Drought

OPINION: The Future of Wetlands, the Future of Waterbirds – an Intercontinental Connection

By Jacques Trouvilliez
The first global treaty dealing with biodiversity was the Ramsar Convention – predating the Rio processes by 20 years.

U.S.-India Partnership a Step Forward for Low-Carbon Growth

By David Waskow and Manish Bapna
India garnered international attention this week for its climate action.

A “Rosetta Stone” for Conducting Biodiversity Assessments

By Zakri Abdul Hamid
This month saw an important milestone reached by the U.N.’s young Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES): Publication of its first public product.

The Bahamas’ New Motto: “Sand, Surf and Solar”

By Kenton X. Chance
When it comes to tourism in the 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM), The Bahamas -- 700 islands sprinkled over 100,000 square miles of ocean starting just 50 miles off Florida -- is a heavyweight.

Caribbean Youth Ready to Lead on Climate Issues

By Desmond Brown
At 24 years old, Stefan Knights has never been on the side of those who are sceptical about the reality and severity of climate change.

More Than Half of Africa’s Arable Land ‘Too Damaged’ for Food Production

By Busani Bafana
A report published last month by the Montpellier Panel - an eminent group of agriculture, ecology and trade experts from Africa and Europe - says about 65 percent of Africa's arable land is too damaged to sustain viable food production.

REDD and the Green Economy Continue to Undermine Rights

By Jeff Conant
Dercy Teles de Carvalho Cunha is a rubber-tapper and union organiser from the state of Acre in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, with a lifelong love of the forest from which she earns her livelihood – and she is deeply confounded by what her government and policymakers around the world call “the green economy.”

Aboriginal Knowledge Could Unlock Climate Solutions

By Neena Bhandari
As a child growing up in Far North Queensland, William Clark Enoch would know the crabs were on the bite when certain trees blossomed, but now, at age 51, he is noticing visible changes in his environment such as frequent storms, soil erosion, salinity in fresh water and ocean acidification.

OPINION: How Shifting to the Cloud Can Unlock Innovation for Food and Farming

By Andy Jarvis
The digital revolution that is continuing to develop at lightening speed is an exciting new ally in our fight for global food security in the face of climate change.

OPINION: Climate Change and Inequalities: How Will They Impact Women?

By Susan McDade
Among all the impacts of climate change, from rising sea levels to landslides and flooding, there is one that does not get the attention it deserves: an exacerbation of inequalities, particularly for women.

OPINION: Women Must Be Partners and Drivers of Climate Change Decision-Making

By Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
As leaders from around the world gather in Lima, Peru this week to discuss global cooperation in addressing climate change, a woman in Guatemala will struggle to feed her family from a farm plot that produces less each season.

“What’s Good for Island States Is Good for the Planet”

By Desmond Brown
The lead negotiator for an inter-governmental organisation of low-lying coastal and small island countries doesn't mince words. She says the new international climate change treaty being drafted here at the ongoing U.N. Climate Change Conference “is to ensure our survival".

Indonesia’s New President Promises to Put Peat Before Palm Oil

By Jeff Conant
Last week, Indonesia's new president, Joko Widodo, ordered the country’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry to review the licenses of all companies that have converted peatlands to oil palm plantations.

Climate Finance Flowing, But for Many, the Well Remains Dry

By Desmond Brown
For more than 10 years, Mildred Crawford has been “a voice in the wilderness” crying out on behalf of rural women in agriculture.

Will Rollout of Green Technologies Get a Boost at Lima Climate Summit?

By Desmond Brown
The road towards a green economy is paved with both reward and risk, and policymakers must seek to balance these out if the transition to low-carbon energy sources is to succeed on the required scale, climate experts say.

OPINION: Climate Justice Is the Only Way to Solve Our Climate Crisis

By Jagoda Munic
In November, the world's top climate scientists issued their latest warning that the climate crisis is rapidly worsening on a number of fronts, and that we must stop our climate-polluting way of producing energy if we are to stand a chance of avoiding the worst impacts of climate change.

Led by INTERPOL, U.N. Tracks Environmental Criminals

By Thalif Deen
A coalition of international organisations, led by INTERPOL and backed by the United Nations, is pursuing a growing new brand of criminals - primarily accused of serious environmental crimes - who have mostly escaped the long arm of the law.

Rich Countries Pony Up (Some) for Climate Justice

By Oscar Reyes
It’s one of the oldest tricks in politics: Talk down expectations to the point that you can meet them.

Dry Fields Breed Hunger in Jamaica

By Desmond Brown
Caribbean countries already grappling with a finite amount of space for food production now face the added challenges of extreme rainfall events or droughts due to climate change.

Lessons from Jamaica’s Billion-Dollar Drought

By Desmond Brown
As Jamaica struggles under the burden of an ongoing drought, experts say ensuring food security for the most vulnerable groups in society is becoming one of the leading challenges posed by climate change.

A Game-Changing Week on Climate Change

By Joel Jaeger
- In recent days, two major developments have injected new life into international action on climate change.
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