Entgegen des bisherigen Trends haben sich erstmals Firmen und Unternehmen als Unterstützer des Klimaschutzes und eines Klimavertrages geäußert. 100 ...
The power of civil society for urban development
Activists in San José (Cost Rica) show how to take initiative and reduce traffic problems without waiting for politics to tackle the issue through ...
UN climate conference (COP22) starts in Marokko today
The Paris Climate Agreement contains the overaching framework to tackle climate change. In Marrakesh the negotiations are about specific details of the ...
Tesla-SolarCity deal should be approved by investors
The Institutional Shareholder Services said investors in both companies should approve Tesla’s plan to buy SolarCity for more than 2 billion Dollar. ...
Paris Agreement comes into force today
The entry into force of the Paris Agreement today marks a point in history in the international cooperation to encounter climate change. The document is ...
Strong indigenous rights for fight against climate change
A new study by a team of researchers from academic institutions and NGOs reveils the key role traditional forest guardians play in the fight against ...
Reduced emissions in the maritime sector by 2023
After having stated to reduce air traffic emissions, plans have been made to tackle global greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector. A final plan ...
16 new cities join Open Data Initiative by Bloomberg
One and a half years ago Bloomberg Philanthropies set up the What Works Cities initiative. The goal is to get 100 mid-sized US cities to actively enhance ...
The interplay of architecture and diplomacy
An art and photography exhibition in the Simon Preston Gallery in New York portrays how the modifications to the US embassy buildings in Havana reflect the ...
Eight new cities for Australia to reduce population pressure
Forecasts predict a great increase in population for Australia. Ambitious plans have now been announced by Consolidated Land and Rail Australia (CLARA), a ...
