biodiversity Archives

Coastal innovation is critical for climate and biodiversity

Perspective / Ocean-based innovation can drive climate action, protect biodiversity and strengthen coastal communities.

10 February 2026 / About Adaptation, Bioeconomy, Climate policy, Innovation and Water resources

Aerial view of scattered clouds casting shadows over the ocean at sunset.

The ocean in 2026: sustainability ambitions and rising geopolitical tensions

Perspective / The ocean is becoming both a climate solution and a geopolitical battleground in 2026.

29 January 2026 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Geopolitics, Mitigation and Public policy

Women walking near a producing oil well near La Dorada village on a sunny day.

Inside the Atlas mapping oil and gas threats in the Amazon

Feature / After years of compiling data, a critical update arrived in December: a map of the Amazon that lays bare the real-time footprint of oil and gas expansion.

15 January 2026 / About Ecosystems, Forests, Fossil fuels, Water resources and Wellbeing

Wide angle shot of a wood-panelled room full of groups of people sitting around tables. They are looking at Smriti Safaya, who stands with her back to the camera as she addresses them.

City Nature Challenged: reflections on the experience of UK City Nature Challenge Organizers

Journal article / Data from surveys, interviews and written responses are used to explore the strategies used and challenges faced by organizers of citizen science events.

9 January 2026 / About Participation

Wind turbines and Bridlington beach by the North SeaWind turbines near Bridlington beach by the North Sea

TRANS4BIO – Integrated Energy Transition Across Scales for Climate-Resilient, Nature-Positive Biodiversity Pathways

Project / TRANS4BIO analyses governance gaps linked to the energy transition and develops policy insights for integrated climate and biodiversity action.

2026 - 2029 / About Cities, Climate policy, Public policy and Renewables

Coffee field in Minas Gerais State, Brazil. Lavoura de café em Minas Gerais, Brasil.

Coffee adapts: How public-private sector interactions can promote democratic, just and effective climate adaptation

Project / This project examines how public-private sector interactions can promote democratic, just and effective climate adaptation on the ground.

2026 - 2028 / About Adaptation, Bioeconomy, Food and agriculture, Supply chains and Sustainable Development Goals

Rows of glass lotion and other dispensers stand on a table with people in the background at a trade conference.

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.

15 December 2025 / About Bioeconomy

This image shows a dolphin smiling back at the viewer underwater.

Experts expose critical gap in global sustainable development agenda

Press release / While the lack of animal health and welfare in sustainable development goals compromises public health and the environment, a new report points the way forward.

9 December 2025 / About Sustainable Development Goals

Workers harvesting tea leaves in a lush green field

Climate and ecosystem service benefits of forests and trees for agriculture

Other publication / This report underscores how forests and trees can strengthen agrifood systems by supporting climate regulation, soil health and resilient production.

1 December 2025 / About Climate policy, Food and agriculture and Forests