Focus: COP

COP3 min
Global Boiling & Climate Injustice

As the world gears up for COP28, the anticipation is palpable, echoing the urgent need for global cooperation in the face of escalating climate crises. Building on the outcomes of last year’s COP27, the international community finds itself at a critical juncture, where the decisions made in the coming conference could reshape the trajectory of our planet's environmental future.

Anthropocentrism
A Faltering World View

Human beings as the centre point, controlling everything: biologist and philosopher Andreas Weber believes that this world view is long since obsolete – and that we can learn plenty from indigenous cultures.
 

Environmental Protection and Technology
“A Renaissance of Nature”

Can modern technologies be used profitably to foster conservation and restore lost trust? Software engineer David Dao is convinced that they can, which is why he launched the non-profit GainForest fund. In our interview he talks about his personal relationship with nature, how GainForest came about and about the considerable influence that indigenous communities have on his work.

Sustainable Work
Taking Responsibility for the Future

The world of work is partly to blame for climate change, pollution, pandemics, poverty. This is why more and more people are looking for ways to work sustainably.

At Eye Level
How the Mediterranean Is Looking after its Biodiversity

How we feed ourselves in cities, is very much dependent on what is produced in rural areas. This is why a coalition of organizations is working in the Mediterranean region to protect biodiversity by supporting the value of local traditional communities.

Environmental Awareness
Is Sustainability Feminine?

Women still do most of the housework. So is sustainability in everyday life and in the home mainly up to women? Gotelind Alber, a climate policy expert specializing in related gender issues, addresses the “eco gender gap” in the following interview.

 

Science Journalism4 min
Solving the Food Crisis through Composite Flour Technology

The loaf of bread made of wheat is deemed the basic sustenance for people in Yemen, and the staple commodity that is mostly consumed in the local market. This is because most of the food style of the Yemeni people is centered on wheat which keeps them alive, at a time when two thirds of people in Yemen lack the minimal food security, while the patch of hunger is on the increase, according to the International food Programme.

Climate Change at the Mediterranean
The Great Alexandria’s Final Battle

Climate change has shown no mercy to the places that were once magnificent and powerful. Two Thousand years after Alexander the Great created his magnum opus, where is the city of Alexandria now? Through a series of interviews, we have attempted to answer those questions.
 

Essay3 min
COP27: Steps in to climate justice?

The question of “Climate justice” was at the core of the COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.  What were the main wins and what were the major disappointments of COP27? Environmental activist Manar Ramadan gives you insights into what happened at this year’s COP and how we should go on from here.

Column3 min
Let's talk about digital pollution!

If there is a sector that we do not often mention or not at all when it comes to GHG emissions, it is the digital sector.

Food Sovereignty in Tunisia
Bitter Bread

Bread is at the heart of a majority of Tunisian dishes and remains a potent cultural, spiritual, and political symbol in the country. Nonetheless, the longevity of this cherished food is at risk. The Tunisian government’s failure to prioritise food sovereignty is pushing the bread industry to the brink, finds Tunisian author Yasmin Houamed.

Essay3 min
United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27): Doubts and Hopes

This November Egypt hosts COP27, the world’s most important climate change conference, and the fifth COP to be held in Africa. The conference will address the severe impacts of climate change facing the world. An essay by Egyptian environmental activist Manar Ramadan.

Sustainable Economy in Palestine
A Growing Seed

Who can access the international markets and how could they be made more socially and economically sustainable? Canaan Palestine Fair Trade wants to uproot the market – with olive oil.

Solidarity7 min
Kabylia Fires Prompt Outpouring of Solidarity: What’s next?

The fires that devastated the Kabylia region in summer 2021 caused numerous deaths and destroyed thousands of hectares of forest land. The tragedy unleashed an outpouring of solidarity and gave rise to support initiatives both in Algeria and in its diaspora.

Solidarity5 min
Initiatives Seeking Solutions for the Phenomenon of Cutting Trees in Cairo

Many historic districts of Cairo are being redeveloped to adapt to the pressure of car traffic; which resulted in the reduction of green spaces and the cutting of a number of trees. This has prompted tree lovers and environmentalists to search for new ways to protect trees on the streets of Heliopolis and Maadi. 

Special Edition: Coronavirus5 min
The Sustainable Development Goals: Redefinition beyond COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic could be the greatest catastrophe facing the world since World War II. Having dealt a violent blow to the three pillars of sustainability – society, economy, and environment – it will come to be seen as a turning point in the history of the 21st century. What long-term effect will the pandemic have on the global striving for sustainability and will it require a redefinition of the Sustainable Development Goals?

Environmental Protection3 min
Climate change in Egypt: Alexandria or the sea?

The UN climate change conference COP 27 takes place in Egypt this November. In Alexandria, the effects of climate change can already be seen.

Global Food Security
Shortages and Visions

Wars and climate catastrophes are creating food shortages around the world. Nonetheless, an equitable global food supply is possible – though only if we change our production methods and consumer behaviour.

Greenwashing
Green Lies: Trust Is Bad, Control Is better

Greenwashing not only dupes consumers; it also stands in the way of real change. Ecological promises and voluntary certifications have long led the public to believe that the global economy is getting greener all on its own. But that is simply not the case. A new law is being passed to fix it.