Zak Derler
Leadership and funding at centre of climate policy study in sub-Saharan Africa
Sponsored content: Researchers surveyed more than 100 government officials in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia over six years to see how politics shaped climate policy
Woman entrepreneurs fight Covid slump with new business ideas
Sponsored content: Kenyan women enrolled with the BOMA Project have turned to making face masks for income as livestock markets are shut down
How smart lighting can support the EU’s coronavirus recovery
Sponsored content: Switching to LEDs can save Europe money and cut emissions, while digital controls create a more connected world
TED launches star-studded Countdown to a net zero world
Sponsored content: The Countdown summit will issue a call to action on climate change, with speakers ranging from actor Mark Ruffalo to youth activist Xiye Bastida
Climate change and human rights come together in new funder collaborative
Sponsored content: An experimental initiative makes grants to support communities on the front line of climate change and energy impacts in defending their human rights
Global coalition raises bar for corporate action at Climate Week NYC
Sponsored content: Ambition, action, and advocacy are the three essential elements of successful corporate climate leadership, We Mean Business set out in a new guide
Carbon neutrality: The new normal for Signify
Sponsored content: Lighting company Signify is ready to move beyond carbon neutrality in its next set of commitments
Climate change adaptation projects continue amid coronavirus pandemic
Sponsored content: From Honduras to Uzbekistan, the Adaptation Fund is helping countries build resilience to environmental, health and economic challenges
Centre for women-led climate adaptation breaks ground in Uganda
Sponsored content: A community hub in Tororo, eastern Uganda, will provide an inclusive space for women to build resilience to the impacts of climate change
Ørsted backs Danish offshore wind-powered hydrogen project
Sponsored content: The Danish energy company will produce clean fuel for ships, trucks, buses and planes at a hub in the Greater Copenhagen Area, under the plans
Solar lights the way towards sustainability
Sponsored content: The rise of solar energy is leading to a shift in the way we power lighting across the world
European battery gigafactories boom despite Covid slowdown
The region is on schedule to meet rising demand for electric vehicles, with five major battery factories in operation and at least 11 more expected by 2030
Horticultural lighting is a healthy ingredient for sustainable food production
Sponsored content: Indoor farms can use less energy, water, and land than traditional farming methods and may be a big part of our future food system
Justice coalition develops resources for Covid-hit communities
Sponsored content: A legal empowerment network is training ‘barefoot lawyers’ to stand up for human rights amid the coronavirus pandemic and climate crisis
LEDs: a bright idea for decoupling economic growth and carbon emissions
Sponsored content: As we recover from the coronavirus pandemic, we must increase energy efficiency to truly build back greener
Ecosystem-based adaptation project reduces flood risk in Seychelles
Sponsored content: Nature-based solutions have huge potential to help communities cope with the impacts of climate change
Smart street lighting will help future-proof our cities
Sponsored content: There are environmental, economic, and social benefits in moving towards city-wide integrated LED lighting systems
How a Kenyan climate change documentary inspired the world
Sponsored content: Thank You for the Rain, a film about a Kenyan farmer’s struggle, has helped to catalyse change nationally and internationally
Learning and sharing is key to climate adaptation and resilience building
Sponsored content: With over 90 countries involved in Adaptation Fund activities, a rich knowledge base has been created for countries
Inuit knowledge can help shape Arctic shipping policies as ice thaws
Sponsored content: The Inuit have thousands of years of environmental observations, and these could be vital to guide regulations for Arctic shipping