Positief klimaatnieuws: over de oceanen
Analoge foto van orka’s gespot tijdens het zeilen in Noorwegen (Elise Smit, 2023) “The thing about climate is that you can be overwhelmed by the complexity of the problem or fall in love with the…
Global Warming: Wildlife is doing its part, it’s time we join the fight
The constant struggle to protect ecosystems and promote climate action has undeniably left a great number of people feeling alone in the fight. Lack of effort from institutions and governments often overloads individuals with responsibility…
The Ocean Is Calling, Are We Listening?
Harsh Reality of Bottom Trawling & Reflections Ocean with David Attenborough’s During May, David Attenborough’s new documentary was in theaters across the world and I had the opportunity to go see it. There are moments…
Buzzing through Change: How Bees can Adapt to Shifting Climate by Becoming more Social
Countless studies have reminded us of the importance of pollinators in the balance of ecosystems: pesticides and other aggressive agriculture techniques are the main threats to the well-being of the bee population. Yet, we must…
A Student’s Perspective: My Experience and Lessons from COP29
Last month, I embarked on a journey I’d only dreamed of, a trip to COP29 the global climate conference held in Baku, Azerbaijan. As a 19-year-old Global Responsibility and Leadership student at the University of…
The Industrialisation of Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable agriculture, which focuses on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, has increasingly become a focal point in discussions about global food security…
EU Council Approves Landmark Nature Restoration Law: Towards the 30×30 Global Biodiversity Goal
Understanding the 30x30 Goal 30x30 is a global conservation initiative aiming to protect 30% of Earth's land and ocean by 2030. This goal, endorsed by over 190 countries at the Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework, was…
Waarom jij vanaf nu van onkruid gaat houden
Als je om je heen kijkt, is eigenlijk overal groen te vinden. Bijvoorbeeld tussen de stoeptegels of tussen de voegen van de muur. De meeste mensen zien dit onkruid liever zo snel mogelijk verdwijnen. Maar…
Feeling worried about climate change?
As students, we learn a lot about how the climate is changing. The world is increasingly experiencing problems with floods, forest fires, air pollution and so on. It seems like it could be more hopeful.…
Moving past the ‘resistance’: prioritising the eco-friendly electoral platform
Ahead of the European elections, voters are advocating for a fair transition and increased, rather than decreased, investment in green initiatives. In the lead-up to the 2019 European Parliament elections, young people across Europe took…