Author Archives: Aleksandar Janicijevic

Canada’s ban on single-use plastics

You’ll soon be hard-pressed to find plastic checkout bags and plastic forks in Canada. The federal government announced earlier this year that it would ban the manufacture and import of single-use plastics by December. Now, as December 20 approaches, consumers in Canada can expect to find more sustainable solutions available soon. Spread the word

Posted by Aleksandar Janicijevic on December 19, 2022

UN Biodiversity Conference: COP15 in Montréal

The 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is an international meeting bringing together governments from around the world. Participants will set out new goals and develop an action plan for nature over the next decade. The conference will be held in Montréal, Quebec, the seat of […]

Posted by Aleksandar Janicijevic on December 11, 2022

Managing environmental impacts (CDP)

CDP is a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts. Over the past 20 years we have created a system that has resulted in unparalleled engagement on environmental issues worldwide. Find out more about how we work. Spread the word

Posted by Aleksandar Janicijevic on November 29, 2022

Save Old Growth

A Mississauga-based company is using drone technology to plant trees in forests devastated by wildfires. Erica Natividad with how it works and their partnership with the federal government. Spread the word

Posted by Aleksandar Janicijevic on November 16, 2022

Climate Voice

A network of labour, environmental, climate and social justice groups that seeks to mobilize broadly to fight for climate justice: any solutions to the climate crisis must also address the inequalities of the system for Indigenous peoples, racialized and marginalized communities and workers. Spread the word

Posted by Aleksandar Janicijevic on November 10, 2022

Climate Trace

Most human economic activities release greenhouse gases into the earth’s atmosphere. We use satellites and other remote sensing technologies to spot these emissions activities, not just the big, obvious things, but also the tricky ones that move and the less obvious ones. We combine many sources of information because the more we know about each emissions source, the […]

Posted by Aleksandar Janicijevic on November 9, 2022

2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference

Since the Earth Summit in 1992, when nine stakeholder groups—including local authorities—were designated as essential partners in implementing the global sustainability agenda, the Local Governments and Municipal Authorities (LGMA) Constituency has represented networks of local and regional governments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). We have served as the voice of […]

Posted by Aleksandar Janicijevic on November 4, 2022

LIFE ON EARTH IS UNDER THREAT

The Living Planet Report 2022 is a comprehensive study of trends in global biodiversity and the health of the planet. This flagship WWF publication reveals an average decline of 69% in species populations since 1970. While conservation efforts are helping, urgent action is required if we are to reverse nature loss. Spread the word

Posted by Aleksandar Janicijevic on October 30, 2022