Policy
Plastic crackdown: Europe moves to ban single-use plastic
A Europe-wide ban could be in place on certain items by 2021 — but is the war on plastics a distraction from the climate fight? Read More
The opening to act on climate change is narrowing — but there’s room for optimism
Our progress up to this point is encouraging, but the next decade will be critical to the transition to a low-carbon economy. Read More
A global ban on fishing on the high seas? The time is now
Marine biologist Daniel Pauly is calling for a total ban on open-ocean fishing to rebuild depleted global fish stocks and prevent the demise of the fishing industry itself. Read More
What happens to industrial sites in de-industrialized cities?
Often, there are even more issues than just environmental racism at play. Read More
The transportation equity conundrum: 6 ways cities can improve mobility without displacement
There are countless opportunities — but limited investment funds. Read More
Can we implement science-based targets for oceans and cities?
We've seen surges of commitments from corporations. Can other sustainability initiatives use the same goals to be successful? Read More
Getting your business ready for smart city partnership
As cities take the lead on digitization and emissions reductions, is your company ready to be a valuable partner? Read More
Climate change could turn megacities into death traps
The heating atmosphere is creating disastrous conditions for residents of massive urban areas, where pollution already has negative health impacts. Read More
Here's new research attendees are debating at the Global Climate Action Summit
A roundup of reports, indexes and solution handbooks issued in collaboration with the GCAS gathering. Read More
Can we integrate natural ecosystems in urban Asian spaces?
A Q&A with one of Singapore's top architects on how Asian cities can be more environmentally friendly. Read More
