Deep trouble: What is bottom trawling, and how does it impact...
Bottom trawling is one of the most widespread methods of fishing used today; some 25% of the world's fish is caught using this method....
Ocean with David Attenborough: “If we save the sea, we save...
Sir David Attenborough, a United Nations Champion of the Earth, urges for the ocean, “the lifeblood of our home,” to be saved in his...
The magnificent world of forests: the Belgian Sonian Forest
Forests cover 31 % of the global land area and host most of Earth's terrestrial biodiversity. They provide habitats for 80 % of amphibian...
The 33 European cities on track to achieve climate neutrality in...
Ten European cities were the first to be awarded on 12 October 2023 the EU Mission label of “Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities”, which recognises...
2023, a year of climate contrasts in Europe
Europe witnessed a year of contrasting weather events in 2023, with heatwaves and wildfires alongside flooding and drought, according to the European State of...
Finnish and Icelandic people breathe healthy air
Finland and Iceland are among the only seven countries and territories that has healthy air quality new report on world air quality reveals.
WHO data...
Our clean energy future is unstoppable
This year on 26 January marks the first commemoration of the International Day of Clean Energy. In a world grappling with climate change, a...
Climate: highlights of COP28
COP28, the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, came to a close on 13 December, after intense negotiations on the gathering’s...
Travel to COP28 without flying: mission accomplished
When environmental advocate Johan, known as @lejeuneengagé, announced on his Instagram account that he was taking part in COP28 in Dubai, there were some...
Climate: Key facts on COP28
As COP28 gets underway, we answer seven questions on this crucial climate gathering.
1. COPs… COP28… What do they stand for?
United Nations Climate Change conferences...
Climate: growing gap between promises and reality
To combat climate change, it is necessary to reduce the production of fossil fuels; emit fewer greenhouse gases; and adapt to the consequences of...
Birds on the move: 10 facts about migratory birds
On the 14th of October, the UN commemorates World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD). The day was established to raise awareness about the threats facing...
Climate: 10 records broken in July-August 2023
"The era of global warming has ended, the era of global boiling has arrived,” declared UN Chief António Guterres on 27 July. And with...
Saoirse Exton: the Irish teenager shaping UN climate policy
Earlier this year, Irish climate activist Saoirse Exton joined the UN Secretary-General's Youth Advisory Group (YAG) on Climate Change, becoming the group’s youngest ever...
Crucial Paris meeting to eliminate plastic pollution
Since Monday, a key meeting on plastic pollution has been taking place in Paris at the UNESCO headquarters.
"This is a once in a planet...