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Droughts

13/03/2020 – by Floreana Miesen

The political causes of famine

A new book spells out that good governance can prevent famine even in the era of global warming

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Climate engineering

17/01/2020 – by Floreana Miesen

Buying time

Scientists disagree over whether technology should be used to manipulate the climate system

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Land degradation

14/01/2020 – by Floreana Miesen

Highland challenges

In mountain regions, soil degradation is particularly advanced and has serious consequences

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Sustainable mobility

09/01/2020 – by Floreana Miesen

Fundamental transformation required

Expert report calls for abandonment of fossil fuels in transport

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IPCC Special Report

05/11/2019 – by Floreana Miesen

Sounding the alarm

IPCC report paints a bleak picture of the state of the world’s oceans

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Global governance

26/06/2019 – by Floreana Miesen

Navigating complex policy arenas

Two interactive online tools can help to understand global environmental policymaking better

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Displaced persons

15/11/2016 – by Floreana Miesen

Ignored people

Forced displacement is at record-high numbers

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Relevant reading

05/07/2016 – by Floreana Miesen, Hans Dembowski

Local action, global purpose

Though garbage challenges are similar all over the world, every place needs its own solutions

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Fashion industry

31/05/2016 – by Floreana Miesen

Mainstreaming responsibility

NGOs want to mobilise consumer pressure towards higher production standards in fashion industry

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Military affairs

02/02/2016 – by Floreana Miesen

War technologically transformed

Drones and robots are increasingly marking warfare

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United Nations

28/11/2015 – by Floreana Miesen

New challenges

Climate conference puts UN’s credibility to the test

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