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Sustainable fashion company Reformation announced an ambitious "climate positive" goal in 2019, aiming to give back more to the planet than it takes. The move came after landmark climate reports pushed the company to rethink its entire environmental strategy.
New research reveals that framing environmental actions positively—like "eat more plants" instead of "eat less meat"—makes people significantly more likely to act and feel happier about it. The simple messaging shift could transform how we talk about climate solutions.
African negotiators are making climate-driven health impacts a top priority at upcoming global climate talks, marking a major shift in how the continent approaches climate action. For a region facing rising malaria, cholera, and malnutrition from climate change despite contributing least to emissions, this new strategy could reshape global climate policy.
Kenya beat out 46 other countries to win a regional office of the Green Climate Fund, making Nairobi a new hub for climate finance across Eastern and Southern Africa. The victory positions Kenya as a leader in bringing critical funding to countries fighting climate change.
Toronto Climate Week 2025 brings 10,000 innovators together to spotlight how Canada's vast forests, farmland, and water resources position it as a global carbon removal leader. With carbon solutions forecast to become a $1.2 trillion industry by 2050, Canadian companies are already turning wildfire cleanup and crushed rock into climate wins.
Louise Yeung, New York City's new chief climate officer, brings 10 years of experience rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy to help residents understand how climate impacts their daily lives. Her focus: making vulnerable neighborhoods safer, healthier, and more resilient.
Feeling paralyzed by climate doom? A creative director shares five practical strategies to transform eco-anxiety into hope, community, and meaningful change.
Egypt is restructuring how it accesses billions in climate funding to speed up green projects across the country. The move could unlock crucial financing for sustainable energy, climate-resilient infrastructure, and small businesses going green.
Boulder, Colorado just released an ambitious climate roadmap targeting 70% emission cuts by 2030 and a carbon-positive city by 2040. The plan prioritizes affordability, health, and protecting neighborhoods most vulnerable to climate change.
Ethiopia is embedding climate priorities directly into its national development strategy, connecting clean energy, resilience, and environmental protection to economic transformation. The country is positioning itself as a climate leader while preparing to host a major global climate summit.
Doctors, communicators, and activists are pushing forward with climate solutions even as federal support wavers. Their stories reveal wins still happening and reasons to stay inspired.
The 2025 COP30 climate summit in Brazil marked a turning point as African nations and the Global South stepped into leadership roles, securing major wins on climate finance and adaptation. With new funding mechanisms and stronger alliances, Africa now faces the crucial task of turning ambitious climate goals into real action in 2026.
Ireland is deepening its partnership with Ethiopia, prioritizing climate action across vulnerable regions while centering women's rights in all programs. The collaboration comes as Ethiopia prepares to host COP 32, positioning Africa at the forefront of global climate negotiations.
Kenya just became the first African nation to secure global support for tracking the true cost of climate disasters. The breakthrough puts the country at the front of the line for future climate justice funding.
Liberia just received a major boost in its fight against climate change and deforestation with $232.5 million in new environmental funding. The West African nation, home to crucial rainforests but threatened by rising seas and extreme weather, will use the money to protect coastlines, preserve biodiversity, and build climate-resilient farming systems.
Kenya just became the first African nation to receive funding specifically for climate disaster losses, unlocking $700,000 to identify communities hit hardest by droughts and floods. After decades of devastating climate impacts, Kenya can finally measure what's been lost and who deserves support.
In a historic win for climate justice, 141 countries backed a resolution affirming that protecting people from climate change is a legal obligation, not just a political choice. The decision, led by Pacific island nation Vanuatu, gives new legal weight to holding nations accountable for climate damage.
Nigeria just formed a new committee to track and report its climate actions with greater accuracy, helping the country meet its Paris Agreement commitments. The move strengthens the nation's environmental accountability and positions it as a leader in climate transparency across Africa.
Scientists discovered the secret to getting people to fight climate change together: show them it works and builds friendships. A Stanford study of 30,000 Americans found the right message increased climate action by 30%.
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African scientists are challenging Western climate models that fail to capture the continent's unique challenges. A new research agenda aims to put Global South voices at the center of climate policy.
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