Are Economic Growth and Biodiversity Compatible?
There is no time left to debate whether saving our planet is too expensive, or to keep promoting socioeconomic models that are clearly not working.
Asia's Coastal Areas Are More Than Just Carbon Credits
The emergence of ‘blue carbon’ in the global carbon markets could help protect Southeast Asia's coastlines, but these habitats should be valued for more than their carbon.
Beyond Growth: How AI Can Reshape Economies for Ecological Sustainability
Amid converging crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion, the urgency of reimagining our economic systems has never been greater. Artificial Intelligence offers a unique opportunity to rethink how we manage resources and align economic activities with environmental sustainability.
Climate Threat: Rising Sea Levels and Stronger Storms Highlight the Need for Coastal Resilience
Climate change is threatening coastal communities worldwide. Using local knowledge, as well as innovative practices such as parametric insurance, is needed to enhance coastal resilience and mitigate the impact of climate change.
Five Myths About Population, Aging and Environmental Sustainability
For sustainable development, universal wellbeing should be the goal, rather than endless growth. Minimizing further growth in human populations is only part of the solution, but an essential part.
Hidden Pollution: Asia’s Rivers are Teeming with Pharmaceuticals
New technologies in water treatment systems, as well as other measures, are needed to better understand the problem of pharmaceutical contamination of Asia’s rivers.
How AI Can Drive Inclusive and Transparent Environmental Progress
Artificial Intelligence offers a powerful opportunity to rethink environmental governance by prioritizing systemic resilience. Implementing transparent and inclusive frameworks will ensure that AI aligns with sustainability goals and supports social equity.
Invasive Alien Species: A Dual Threat to Biodiversity and Economies
The silent invasion by invasive alien species, including plants, invertebrates, vertebrates and microorganisms, is jeopardizing biodiversity and economies on a global scale. We need to take urgent, coordinated action.
Investing in Marine Protected Areas is Investing in Our Own Survival
Marine protected areas are a powerful way to allow ocean life to rebound while at the same time supporting tourism, local communities and sustainable fishing
The War Against Wildlife is a War Against Ourselves
It’s time to re-examine the actions we take to exterminate the wild animals and plants we need to survive, and start using stronger measures to protect them.