Opinions
Opinions from thought leaders working on sustainable solutions
Putting Feel-Good Tree Planting Into Perspective
Tree planting has been heralded as the accessible and affordable solution to tackling climate change,…Why the Energy Transition Will Fail Without Technology and Trees
Research suggests little conflict between stemming biodiversity loss and a massive buildout of renewables, but…Moving Toward a Zero Waste Lifestyle
It can seem like not a day passes by without more bad news concerning the…Improving Grid Interconnection to Mitigate Climate Change
Decentralization of energy distribution is a popular energy solution, but interconnectivity on local, regional and…Searching for Cities in Forests
These classic works of non-fiction explore two different expeditions searching for lost cities in the…It’s All About Ecosystem Restoration
This year marks the beginning of the new UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030), which follows on footsteps and efforts…Digitalization: Fast-Tracking the Energy Transition
Digitalisation could accelerate the energy transition and take the world to net zero, but the…The Case for Ending Imported Deforestation
The European woodworking industries, as pioneers in fighting illegal logging, offer critical perspectives on combatting…A Renewed Chance for Environmental Justice
Communities that are most impacted by environmental harms and risks will continue to disproportionately bear…Water Challenges for the 21st Century
The amount of water on Earth is constant and should be sufficient to keep us…India’s Urban Water Security Challenge
As the world become increasingly urban, propelled by a lifestyle change and economic opportunity, almost…Our Food, Our Planet, Our Future
The imbalanced relationship between these three interlinked concepts – food, planet, and future – highlights…Why We Need to Reinvent the Nature of Innovation
As humans, we created and achieved incredible things. We colonized every piece of land and…Setting Transport Priorities Post COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is re-defining our approach to public transport. From modernizing our transport systems…Revised Water Directive Means Safer EU Tap Water
When we fill our glass of water from the tap, we rarely stop to think…How Sustainable Is the #Futureofcap?
Despite the hiccups of decision-making, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will take substantial steps in…How Do You Solve a Problem Like Mobility?
It is difficult to paint a coherent, all-encompassing picture of mobility. This is in the…Post COVID-19: Naples’ Chance for a Green Recovery
Southern Italy’s once-great port city has suffered in recent times – mass unemployment, corruption issues…Tensions in South Asia Can Derail Fragile Water Treaties
The recent tension with Nepal, misunderstanding with Bhutan and border clash with China show that…More posts