'By destroying nature we destroy ourselves'
Posted on: August 11, 2020
Loss of nature carries a huge economic cost, but embracing it as a solution pays handsome dividends
The coronavirus might have its origins in the caves of Yunnan province, but make no mistake: nature did not create this crisis, we did. When we...
Indigenous peoples and COVID-19: response and resilience
Posted on: August 7, 2020
This year’s International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples offers a moment to reflect on how difficult the COVID-19 pandemic has been for indigenous peoples around the world and how much promise there is from ongoing initiatives to support and...
Investing in nature makes more sense than ever
Posted on: July 31, 2020
It is not easy to plan for the future during a pandemic or a recession. But this is 2020, and governments and businesses are working hard to navigate both challenges at once.
As they do so, it is incredibly important they cast aside the notion that...
Preserving nature is a strategic business imperative
Posted on: July 27, 2020
Sustainability is the pathway to recovery and resilience
The global phenomena of the COVID-19 pandemic is tangible evidence of how an imbalanced ecosystem can bring massive economic damage and social inequalities, putting millions of lives...
To build a resilient world, we must go circular. Here's how to do it
Posted on: July 7, 2020
The best way to build resilience against future pandemics and the impact of climate change is to move to a circular economy.
Doing so could address 45% of global greenhouse gas emissions and provide a $4.5 trillion economic opportunity.
Here, the...
Money can indeed grow on trees
Posted on: June 23, 2020
Five years after the Paris Agreement was reached, the need for global action on climate change is clearer than ever. Calls for mitigation and a green economic recovery continue to catch headlines, even if in the margins of the COVID-19 newsreel.
Yet...
Post-COVID capitalism should care for people and the planet
Posted on: June 12, 2020
Communities will act as a brake on the excesses of businesses that prioritize value for shareholders
The COVID-19 crisis has shaken up how we view the world. It has shown that many of our political and social structures are built on privilege and...
Restoring the global commons is good business
Posted on: June 12, 2020
Butterflies, nature and the business case for a resilient recovery from COVID-19
Edward Lorenz, best known as the father of chaos theory, famously hypothesized that the flap of a butterfly’s wings in the Amazon could set off a tornado in Texas...
The bicycle can propel us towards a more sustainable future post-pandemic
Posted on: June 11, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, the bicycle is an unmatched rival to permit a more hygienic way to move around, contribute to a sustainable recovery of the economy, and support the transformation of urban transport towards decarbonization.
It is...
How can we avoid another pandemic?
Posted on: June 1, 2020
There are three steps governments must take to demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding global commons and reducing the risk of cascading catastrophes.
It cannot be hammered home too often: the root cause of the COVID-19 pandemic is the...
