Different stressors are affecting ocean health and productivity. The European NeXOS project is developing a system capable of gathering and distributing data seamlessly.
Learning to See the Forest for the Trees: Using a Health Index to Communicate Change
Public perception of what constitutes a ÛÏhealthyÛ forest influences support (or lack thereof) for management policies, yet accessible, regional information about forest conditions is not always readily available. A new index helps address this gap.
Why Indigenous Voices Matter
Native voices are important. Our lifeways are tied to local surroundings, making us the first environmental refugees, and our cultural stories have embraced sustainability long before the term entered public discourse. To add your voice, consider a submission to an Earthzine theme about Indigenous Perspectives on Environmental Change.
Greening Hamburg: A Model for Sustainability
Earth Day 2014 is upon us, and the theme for the year is Green Cities. The theme was selected by the Earth Day Network in recognition of the fact that more people now live in urban than rural areas and that the challenges of achieving a desirable quality of life in the face of growing populations will be compounded by the effects of climate change.
Davos 2014: climate change & sustainability – day four live
Originally Published by The Guardian – Follow all the sustainable business action at the final day of the World Economic Forum. As we round up the 44th annual event look out for coverage on scaling up the circular economy.
Tackling climate change: Copenhagen's sustainable city design
Originally Published by The Guardian – Global warming poses a real threat to cities but planners in the Danish capital are taking visionary steps to ensure its resilience – and success – as far ahead as 2100
10 ways to build a sustainable future
Originally Published by The Guardian –Urban planners need to think more strategically about how cities are designed to promote development. Our panel of experts offers some insights.