James Parker argues that in order to avoid exacerbating the global issues that Earth and its inhabitants face we must shift from state-centric and anthropocentric thinking towards true Global Governance.
Towards a New Paradigm James Parker | 31st January 2013 Comment global governance.jpg International cooperation will be crucial if humanity is to survive the ecological crisis James Parker argues …
The Ecologist's Lorna Howarth reports on news and action from the environmental frontline....
… in which participating farmers form cooperatives and jointly manage the tree … planning to follow this pilot with many more cooperatives as the nation’s farmers start to … “Income from tree sales enabled the 2,000 cooperative members to purchase extra seed to …
As COP19 draws to a close in Warsaw today, India and Saudi Arabia blocked an agreement which could prevent the release of up to 100 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by 2050.
COP19 - India and Saudi Arabia join the 'Climate Saboteurs' Oliver Tickell | 22nd November 2013 News As COP19 draws to a close in Warsaw today, India and Saudi Arabia blocked an agreement which could …
With high street giant Topshop bringing manufacturing back to the UK and Labour leader Ed Milliband calling for a return to ‘Made in Britain’, could 2012 be the year that fashion came home?
Made in Britain: why UK craftsmanship is good news for the environment Yanar Alkayat | 13th March 2012 Ethical Living UK Fashion Society Green Living Barbour Heritage Topshop Cooper And Stollibrand …
Rosie Magudia welcomes the long overdue decision from MEPs last week to ban fish discards, but argues that this policy reform needs to be supported through changes in consumer behaviour and community focused initiatives......
… join fishermen and consumers together within cooperatives, wherein fishermen can supply … and to everyone’s pockets. First, community. Cooperatives are non-profit enterprises: they … to do with discards. Fishermen involved in cooperatives are usually small scale, using …
Dr. Mike Norton-Griffiths asks whether the Ivory Wars can only end with species extinction, or whether a peace agreement could actually be reached........
Ivory Wars or Ivory Peace? Is there a way forward? Dr Mike Norton-Griffiths | 24th May 2013 Comment Natural World Politics & Economics shutterstock_88967413.jpg Complex economic questions surrounding …
We need to move away from short term thinking based on political gain and adopt an approach based on contribution and cooperation.
Unity: what does it mean? James Parker | 8th May 2013 Comment james-david-parker-211x300 copy.jpg We need to move away from short term thinking based on political gain and adopt an approach based on …
After a significant drop in the last several years, the annual deforestation rates in Brazil raised 28% for the period August 2012-July 2013, according to INPE, the Brazilian Spatial Institute.
Brazil deforestation up 28% The Ecologist | 16th November 2013 News Forest Amazon Brazil Rainforest After a significant drop in the last several years, the annual deforestation rates in Brazil raised …
Jonathon Porritt introduces Bristol BIG Green Week and reflects on how it is our cities that now lead the way in sustainability.
… is working closely with the biggest energy cooperative in Berlin (BürgerEnergie Berlin – … reach the necessary €200 million, but energy cooperatives of this kind (of which there are …
The UK was as divided in its reaction to the death of Margaret Thatcher, as it was by her policies when she was in office. James Parker reflects on whether Thatcherism, (like its primary proponent) has now passed on.
The End of Thatcherism. James Parker | 19th April 2013 Comment shutterstock_134423657.jpg The UK was as divided in its reaction to the death of Margaret Thatcher, as it was by her policies when she …
Shade-grown, hand picked coffee is one of Peru's biggest exports, but the country's smallholder farmers face sustained crop losses from extreme weather. Matilda Lee reports from Peru
… coffee farmers who make up the Cepicafe cooperative in the northern Sierra Piura … coffee brand, has worked with the Cepicafe cooperative since 2001. Founded in 1991 by …
Earlier this month, The Ecologist published an impassioned opinion piece by Mary Rice, asserting that the fault for the alarming rise in elephant poaching lies with legal CITIES-approved sales of ivory. These sales, she argued, had served only to trigger new levels of demand. Here, Daniel Stiles strongly disagrees.......
The 'Inconvenient Truth' about the ivory trade Daniel Stiles | 22nd November 2012 News stiles resized.jpg Conservationists need to find an effective response to the rise in elephant poaching that is …
Vandana Shiva explains why Seed Satyagraha – a non-cooperation movement in the footsteps of Gandhi – will be crucial in blocking the introduction of the proposed Seed Law
Reclaiming the seed Vandana Shiva | 20th August 2012 News Vandana Shiva Seed Satyagraha Gandhi Seed Law India Monsanto Food And Farming Biopiracy Navdanya Movement seeds.jpg Vandana Shiva explains …
Wonderful illustrations, an entertaining story and a free packet of rocket seeds make Rio Rocket’s adventures an enjoyable way to introduce kids to green issues
Rio Rocket Stars in A Frisbee to Fly Ruth Styles | 29th March 2012 Reviews Seeds Reviews Books Children Gardening Easter Holidays Growing Eating Rocket Plants jacket.jpg Wonderful illustrations, an …
We do not have to be constrained by our current dysfunctional system of capitalism, argues Michael Townsend. People are already finding and implementing more attractive alternatives. A quiet revolution is under way ...
… Clean, Community, Conscious, Constructive, Cooperative, Mindful, Progressive, … in interest since the financial crisis . Cooperatives around the world are proving to …
In his latest book Colin Tudge suggests that if we want to put the world to rights we have to re-think all the big ideas that underpin our lives....
Why genes are not selfish and people are nice Colin Tudge | 5th July 2013 Reviews colintudge.jpg In his latest book Colin Tudge suggests that if we want to put the world to rights we have to re-think …
Every COP has been subject to the influence of polluting corporations - but none so completely as COP19 in Warsaw. Now 70 organisations are demanding new rules to protect future climate talks from the influence of the fossil fuel industry.
Never again - end fossil fuel influence in UN climate talks! The undersigned organisations | 25th November 2013 Comment Climate Change Unfccc COP19 Fossil Fuels unfccc_gag.png Every COP has been …
We need ideas as compelling as those that embarked the world on its current competition-driven ‘free’ markets spree. We need to ignite a revolution that big, but one based on sustainability, writes Tony Juniper
Counting the Consequences Tony Juniper | 15th January 2013 Other green rev.jpg We need ideas as compelling as those that embarked the world on its current competition-driven ‘free’ markets spree. We …
We need ideas as compelling as those that embarked the world on its current competition-driven ‘free’ markets spree. We need to ignite a revolution that big, but one based on sustainability, writes Tony Juniper
Counting the Consequences Tony Juniper | 14th January 2013 Comment green rev.jpg We need ideas as compelling as those that embarked the world on its current competition-driven ‘free’ markets spree. …
China led the reclamation of the largest abandoned rice farm in Mozambique, with the blessing of the authorities. But now the company involved is accused of land grabbing and displacing thousands. Cecilia Anesi and Andrea Fama report
China accused of stealth land grab over Mozambique's great rice project Cecilia Anesi Andrea Fama | 30th November 2013 News Land Grabbing China Africa Rice Food And Farming News …
Dr. Friederike Scholz reports on how studies of the movements, habits and even genetics of wildcats are being used to establish migration corridors for these elusive felines.
Casting nets of life for the German wildcat Dr Friederike Scholz | 6th February 2013 News wildcat.jpg The secretive forest dwelling wildcat (Felis silvestris silvestris) . Photograph by Thomas …
A masterpiece of nature writing, J.A. Baker’s ‘The Peregrine’ is well worth revisiting, says Mark Newton, not just for the prose but also to help us re-engage with the natural world
The Peregrine Mark Newton | 26th April 2012 Reviews Books Reviews Natural World The Peregrine Nature Conservation Falcons Birds Rachael Carson Britain UK Essex England holding.jpg A masterpiece of …
Do co-operative schools (trust schools and academies) provide a democratic community based alternative? Mervyn Wilson, Principal of the Co-operative College – which has been at the heart of the development of co-operative schools - explains why co-operatives are proving so popular
… Mervyn Wilson | 6th August 2012 Comment Cooperative Schools Co-op Schools Education …