With the kick-off of COP27[1] in Sharm el-Sheikh this week, it is a new opportunity for policy makers and civil society worldwide to gather and present their different achievements, targeting the reduction of more than 50% of CO2 emissions by the year 2050. Although, there is still much to be done despite the many crises … Read more
The YFTAs policy recommendations presented at the European Parliament From the 10th to the 13th of October, I participated to the Fair Trade Advocacy Marathon in Brussels. Above all, it has been a unique opportunity to present and discuss the document containing 45 policy recommendations targeting the EU institutions to act in accordance with existing … Read more
Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations reached 422 ppm between May and June of this year – 142 ppm above pre-industrial levels – and even in Europe we begin to see the devastating impacts of climate change. The IPCC Sixth Assessment Report tells us that, to stay within the goal of the Paris Agreement, emissions must peak … Read more
As skeptical as the title of this article may sound, the content goes in the opposite direction, and we will try to expose how. Let’s start by rewinding time and discover how the environmentalist movements, the eco-friendly policies, the whole green transition was initiated. Although the word “green” is very trendy at the moment, it … Read more
Over the last 30 years, fossil fuel companies have been ignoring the scientific consensus, fighting against climate action in order to maintain their profits. In 2019, it was found that the major oil companies ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron, BP and Total had spent over $1 billion on climate lobbying in the three years following the Paris … Read more
Climate change is a major issue of the 21st Century and everyone has been having the chance to be more educated about its effects and threats on the current and future populations. However, one aspect of it might still be unknown for the public – that is the tight link between the climate crisis and … Read more
After the successful 2020 pilot edition, this fall eco-runners from all over the world will gather for the first World Plogging Championship with one common goal: raising awareness on abandoned waste. On 9th July, the qualifications for the first edition of the World Plogging Championship will start with the Gran Trail Courmayeur. The global event, … Read more
Erik Ahlström, Italy for Climate and Legambiente are the three Winners of the AICA 2020 Award, with a special mention to Domenico Errani. Erik Ahlström, Italy for Climate and Legambiente are the Winners of the AICA 2020 Award. The ceremony was livestreamed for the first time, due to the pandemic restrictions. In addition, Domenico Errani … Read more