Opinion

International Mother Earth Day 2026, on April 22, marks the need for a shift to a more sustainable ecosystem - one that works for people and the planet.

This World Creativity and Innovation Day we must look at the role innovation plays in climate action and building a sustainable future.

This World Health Day we must focus on health system resilience as a way to manage climate impacts while improving system performance and preparedness.

What happens to gases that we cannot see? On World Zero Waste Day, we must focus on responsibly managing gas stored underground, which is essential for a credible low-waste, low-carbon system.

This International Day of Forests we focus on tropical rainforest science, the vulnerability of these forests to climate extremes, and the need for action beyond symbolic commitments.

With three prominent COP events lined up for 2026, Professor Liz Grant reflects on the achievements of last year’s climate conference and why coming together for the sake of the environment matters.

On the UN's World Wildlife Day, we must face the reality that economic growth is driving environmental destruction, and relying on it to fund environmental protection and decarbonisation is a paradox that will ultimately result in more harm.

Africa’s net-zero pledges meet oil expansion and debt realities, raising questions of justice. On World Day of Social Justice, what would a fair Africa-led energy transition require?

Familiar bars of chocolate have been getting more expensive, and often smaller. Is this really just because cocoa has become more expensive, as is often claimed in the media?

On World Pulses Day, we need to eat less meat and adopt a sustainable diet if we want to transform our food system.

A Swiss summit is poised to decide the future of plastic. But not everyone agrees that there should be less of it.