Opportunities to invest in funds that target biodiversity are currently limited Read more
A third of the 158 agreements signed under the Japan-led Asia Zero Emission Community are linked to fossil fuel technologies, according to a report. Read more
The vessel left the city of Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture, in late August for the mission. Read more
As climate change intensifies flood risk, Japan should rely more on adaptive and nature-based solutions to prepare for disasters like the recent deluge in Ishikawa. Read more
The die-offs happen when the Earth’s temperature changes too rapidly for organisms to evolve and adapt — as is starting to happen now. Read more
The world’s biggest jungle is crucial to the fight against climate change due to its ability to absorb planet-warming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Read more
At negotiations in November in South Korea’s Busan, countries are hoping to seal a potentially groundbreaking deal to tackle the problem of plastic pollution. Read more
Tree loss raises the risk of flash floods from rains on denuded grounds no longer protected by tree canopies and root systems, as well as higher air temperatures. Read more
Mirai has arrived at what is known as the ice edge, where countless pieces of ice stretching across the horizon bob with the waves. Read more
Negotiators hope to reach the world’s first treaty on plastic pollution this year, but single-use plastic remains hugely popular as a cheap and convenient choice. Read more