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Completion of Wicken Fen peatland restoration project provides hope for the future and sheds light on the past

Stuart Mitchell

The restoration of 590 acres of lowland peat at Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire is a vital step in addressing biodiversity loss and tackling climate change. The National Trust has completed an ambitious peatland restoration project at Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire, securing a hopeful future for this vital landscape and the wildlife it supports, as well as uncovering some vitally important clues to the history of the area. Spanning 590 acres of lowland peat, the restoration marks a major step forward in tackling biodiversity loss and climate change. Peatlands, like those…

Ceres Calls on Canada to Support Policies for a Resilient, Low-Carbon Economy

Stuart Mitchell

In a letter sent to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the global sustainability nonprofit Ceres urged the new leader to support a forward-looking policy agenda for a cleaner, more resilient and investable economy.   Ceres supports North American investors in addressing material financial risks and opportunities associated with climate change and other sustainability issues, who seek policy environments that support stable and sustainable economic growth. Nineteen Canadian investors representing $1.7 trillion in assets under management participate in the Ceres Investor Network of nearly 200 investors that includes many of the…

Driving Ocean Literacy Inland: Meet the 2025 #MakeEUBlue Award Winners

Stuart Mitchell

The EU4Ocean Coalition, supported by the European Commission, is proud to announce the winners of its fourth annual “MakeEUBlue” Awards, recognising outstanding initiatives that raise awareness about the ocean’s importance and promote ocean literacy with long-term impact. The awards ceremony took place today at the European Maritime Day (EMD) 2025 in Cork, Ireland. Out of 54 applications received from diverse organisations and initiatives, a rigorous selection process, including a screening by the EU4Ocean secretariat and a jury composed of the EU4Ocean Advisory Board and secretariat members, led to the recognition…

Climate Group to coordinate coalition to slash methane emissions

Stuart Mitchell

Climate Group is taking on the coordination of the Subnational Methane Action Coalition – a group of states, regions and provinces leading on tackling harmful methane pollution and building a cleaner, healthier future.  As well as driving the coalition’s expansion, the non-profit will support members to reduce methane emissions by coordinating knowledge sharing and leveraging expertise from partners in academia, the non-profit sector and philanthropy. The coalition was founded by the Government of California in 2023 at COP28 in Dubai, UAE. Urgently and drastically cutting methane is essential to limiting…

Five Exceptional Researchers win the 2025 L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards

Stuart Mitchell

The Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO are proud to announce the names of the five international laureates of the 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards. On 12 June at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, these researchers will be recognised for their pioneering contributions to physical sciences, mathematics and computer science. Together, these Laureates embody the profound impact of women in science by conducting outstanding research, advancing our understanding of the world, tackling global challenges and inspiring future generations, particularly young women, to push the boundaries of knowledge and innovation. Their…