Tag: biodiversity

All things ocean: ocean acidification, blue carbon, fish carbon and the UN High Seas Treaty

Life on Earth, as we know it today, emerged from the ocean. The ocean accounts for about 71% of the Earth’s surface. How to protect such a massive ecosystem on Earth?

All things agriculture: nitrogen pollution, soil degradation, methane emissions and alternatives

Can we produce enough food in a sustainable way for 8 billion people without crossing the planetary boundaries?

Our picks of podcasts on environment, science and economics

If you are looking for interesting podcasts to listen to while driving, commuting, cooking etc., this is our suggestion of podcasts on environment, science and economics for you!

Between writers: The importance of persistence

We sat over brunch one Saturday morning for a chat about what we did on the blog this year, and why we should consistently continue the work.

More books and reading materials on capitalism, climate change and biodiversity

Here are some more suggestions on books and reading materials for your upcoming holiday!

[#FutureGenerations series] Claude Garcia: embrace complexity and opt for system thinking

Claude Garcia shared with us his passion for giving the best tools and thinking mechanisms to the public to decide and strategise when facing two of the biggest existential crises of humanity: climate change and biodiversity loss.

[#FutureGenerations series] Julia Bodin: radical changes through dialogues

#FutureGeneration series: a talk with Julia Bodin, founder of Let's Talk Waste and co-founder of Future of Waste. We discuss the power of dialogues, open-mindedness and open-heartedness to find solutions that make sense for all involved people.

[Recap] Saving forests – a special issue of National Geographic

In May 2022, National Geographic released a special issue called “Saving forests” and how they are the key to protecting the planet. Here's a recap of this issue.

[#FutureGenerations series] Researcher Lan Nguyen: Environmental activism starts with being at peace with oneself 

#FutureGeneration series: a talk with Lan Nguyen, researcher in environmental economics. We discuss the challenges for future generation from a researcher's perspective and her project in mangrove forests.

Valentine’s day: buy me a flower or plant me a tree? 

The beautiful bouquets we fall in love with every celebration, where do they come from? We explore the basics behind cut flowers in this article.

Biodiversity: understanding the basics to start taking action (for real)

What is the thing that everyone agrees is of absolute importance - but doesn't care about? Yes, it's biodiversity. It's time we talk about this. In this article, we'll discuss the definition of biodiversity, the different types of biodiversity, and the drivers of biodiversity loss.

“Green” investments and savings: struggles and ideas

Why are investments and savings such an important discussion in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss? We discuss the reality of "green" investments and savings, and ideas worth looking at as an investor.

Overfishing: there will no longer be plenty of fish in the sea. What are our alternatives?

The question was simple: which choice will leave more environmental footprints - eating cheese or eating sardines? We'll discuss industrial fishing, "sustainable" fish farming, and eating farther down the food chain.

The absurdity of gardening

Formal gardens were never meant to nurture man. These high-energy and labor-demanding green ornaments were made to “manifest glory and power” and only accessible to a handful of the population. Until we decided to clone this practice - applied to a handful, to the majority. What if edible gardens become the new norm, both for private residences and urban green spaces?