resilience thinking

05 JUN 2019 7 MIN READ 8 PEOPLE LIKED THIS

Large and abrupt changes in forests, coral reefs, and Arctic sea ice are generally driven by climate change, food production, and urbanisation. Managing their causes can reduce the occurrence of these shifts around the world and ensure the well-being of local communities.

03 JAN 2019 19 MIN READ 21 PEOPLE LIKED THIS

It’s time to start thinking about development that benefits both people and the planet. It’s time to talk about transformation, and changing the way we change.

23 AUG 2018 9 MIN READ 9 PEOPLE LIKED THIS

Mangrove forests protect coastal communities from floods and provide livelihoods, resources, and many other functions, but they are one of the world’s most threatened ecosystems. Across the globe, different initiatives are now working to secure these vital watery forests.

12 JUL 2018 7 MIN READ

Frontline environmental defenders are critical in safeguarding healthy ecosystems. They work tirelessly to protect biodiversity and uphold human rights, and their efforts need to be formally recognised.

17 MAY 2018 16 MIN READ 9 PEOPLE LIKED THIS

More than half of the world’s cities already face recurring water shortages. Cape Town’s lack of water is a shock to many but also a result of slow changes. Beyond blame and technical fixes there lie insights into new ways of thinking about water.

22 MAR 2018 14 MIN READ

Every year landslides cause loss of life and damage to property in Colombia. People in informal urban settlements are particularly exposed. With support from local government, researchers, and others, they can understand – and work to mitigate – such risks.

15 MAR 2018 18 MIN READ 16 PEOPLE LIKED THIS

In August 2017 Hurricane Harvey flooded whole communities in Houston. With predicted increases in extreme weather events, city planners across the globe are faced with the task of working with, rather than against, nature.

08 MAR 2018 3 MIN READ

Why a biosphere-based world view is an important part of development.

01 MAR 2018 12 MIN READ 12 PEOPLE LIKED THIS

Algorithms are all around us, from banking machines to agriculture. Is it time to rethink how they shape development?

08 FEB 2018 11 MIN READ 30 PEOPLE LIKED THIS

People’s activities have changed the whole planet so much that they are triggering entirely new types of risks. Cutting-edge research looks at improving the odds for our gambles with the Earth, both now and into the future.