Agenda articles

Nontuthuzelo Nikiwe: Deploying curiosity and optimism to fight climate change

For this South Africa-based Global Shaper, her curiosity is a key tool in her work fighting climate change — but, if she's not careful, that same curiosity could lead her to burnout.

João Pedro Rocha: The bridge builder with an eye for local climate solutions

This Rio di Janeiro native has long known that he wanted to pursue climate issues. For him, climate solutions must build upon, not forsake, culture and history.

Mohit Rauniyar: Educating the community to fight climate change

Most comfortable being called an educator, this Global Shaper is using the skills he learned running an education NGO to aid climate change education in Nepal.

Arctic Ocean could become ice-free by 2030. Why it matters?

Scientists warn that the Arctic Ocean could be ice-free in summer by the 2030s. The loss of sea ice would have global and dangerous consequences.

Air pollution monitors may be a goldmine for biodiversity data. Here's how

A new study finds that air-quality-monitoring systems potentially capture and store environmental DNA, or eDNA, which can help track biodiversity loss.

Accessory dwelling units: a zoning solution to the US housing crisis

ADUs can help with the housing crisis by increasing the supply of affordable housing, improving neighborhoods, and being a sustainable form of housing.

World Food Safety Day: Let's work together to prevent foodborne illnesses

World Food Safety Day: WHO and FAO are urging policymakers, food businesses, educational institutions, and workplaces to take action to improve food safety.

Indigenous land rights play a vital role in protecting the Amazon rainforest. Here's how

A new study found that Indigenous communities with land rights in the Brazilian Amazon are key to curbing deforestation and restoring degraded lands.

'Self-restraint and regulation' - how the tech companies transforming the world view responsible AI 

Two companies involved in the AI revolution, the software giant Microsoft and start-up Hugging Face, share their approaches to making AI safe and ethical.

Protecting large ocean areas helps biodiversity — and doesn’t harm fisheries, study finds

A new study on the largest fully protected marine area in North America has shown how preserving biodiversity in oceans does not negatively impact fishing.

How nutrient-rich seafood could help feed millions - without overfishing

Efforts are underway to encourage governments to end overfishing while ensuring people benefit from seafood's health benefits.

World Ocean Day: Young Global Leaders outline what we need to do to protect the sea

On this year's World Ocean Day, Young Global Leaders outline how we can better protect our seas – for the benefit for the planet and those who rely on it.