Perspectives

Specialty markets: rethinking value chains in the tropics

Perspective / Commodities are not always the answer. Specialties suit development based on livelihood and biodiversity conservation, as well as more sustainable consumption.

The Paris Agreement’s weakness is also its strength

Perspective / Katherine Browne assesses how the Paris Agreement has managed to survive through the tumult of global politics and crises.

From Kuching to Taipei, circular economy gains momentum in the Asia Pacific

Perspective / Recent forums on circular economy in the Asia-Pacific focused on driving policies for a just transition.

The uphill battle of climate action: why multilateralism still matters

Perspective / Chloe Pottinger-Glass makes the case for the value of global cooperation and coordination on climate change.

Turning national climate plans into better instruments of change

Perspective / Silvia Ulloa underlines ways to make nationally determined contributions to the Paris Agreement more powerful instruments for change.

Humanity’s next task: to step up resilience to climate change risks

Perspective / Katy Harris examines what the Paris Agreement set in motion by recognizing the concept that adapting to climate change is as important as reducing it.

Regaining control of climate action – and democracies

Perspective / Janne Parviainen argues that, in the face of inaction by governments, citizens can and should take actions to lead the way.

Building urban climate resilience street by street

Perspective / Andreas Hoy argues that a measure of the Paris Agreement's success will be the degree to which urban areas can become resilient to climate change.

Air pollution is an effective and underused measure of – and lever for – the Paris Agreement

Perspective / Chris Malley argues that improvements in air quality and public health can offer motivation for increasing climate actions.