Big ideas for sustaining the Earth

Far-reaching change in the global economic system is called for  if we are to save our planet

Kenya needs to grow more food: A focus on how to irrigate its vast dry areas is key

Only 19% of the area of Kenya officially assessed for irrigation has been developed

‘Green growth’ can help African countries address socio-economic inequalities: Report

Green growth can address inequity through the creation of decent jobs, better provision of basic services, improvement of air quality and …

World Environment Day 2023: Green growth strategies can ensure climate-resilience in rural India

Investments in infrastructure, such as water management systems, irrigation facilities and early warning systems, can help communities cope with …

New report outlines pathways to transform food systems

Most countries are yet to realise the full potential of including & implementing action on food systems in their climate strategies and …

Ireland is past its ‘Celtic Tiger’ days; economic growth is good and we want it to be sustainable: Roderic O’Gorman

Down To Earth talks to Irish Green Party politician and Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’ …

OECD’s ‘new’ narrative on economic policy isn’t exactly new

It fails to acknowledge capitalism’s role in locking humanity into a regime of consumption-driven growth, resource extraction and widening …