Field Notes

Is climate change unfolding faster and fiercer than scientists expected? Drawdown Admin Thu, 07/30/2026 - 12:57 July 30, 2026 by Kate Marvel, Ph.D. Kate Marvel, Ph.D., is a climate scientist at Project Drawdown. She spent more than a decade as a research physicist at the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies. She led the “Climate Trends” chapter in the U.S. Fifth National Climate Assessment, ha

A local's account on why he's suing his own government

How much beef is too much for climate? Drawdown Admin Mon, 07/27/2026 - 12:48 July 28, 2026 by Emily Cassidy Emily Cassidy is an environmental scientist and writer, with expertise in agriculture, ecology, and land use. As a research associate at Project Drawdown, Emily evaluates the emissions mitigation potential of climate solutions in the food system. Image Image Key Takeaways Beef has an outsiz

The fossil fuel industry is responsible for the worsening climate impacts you see in the news. Today, we look at one of the most visible, most frightening faces of the climate crisis: wildfires.

Written by: Litiana Dimaopa & Paradise Tabucala For generations, the women of the villages of Naiviqiri, Naivaka, Galoa and Yaqaga, in Bua, have depended on the sea for the livelihood of their families. A successful day of fishing meant a plentiful catch to sell, but it also came with a challenge. Without access to cold […]

350 is a very important number.

Reversing soil degradation 10% could feed 70 million more, global analysis finds Drawdown Admin Fri, 07/24/2026 - 10:23 July 24, 2026 Image Credit: ©FAO | Bayan Ksiebi Off Key Takeaways Human-caused damage to soils is a limiting factor for food production on agricultural lands.Soil degradation can be slowed or reversed.Reversing degradation by 10% could make it possible to feed 70 million more peo

In Kakuma and Kalobeyei, hunger does not announce itself loudly. It arrives quietly, in the ribs of a child that are too visible, in a mother who skips meals so her children can eat, and in the long queues at nutrition centers where survival is measured one sachet of therapeutic food at a time. Here, […]

What happens when local communities work together to restore mangrove forests? A new peer-reviewed study from Kenya, led by COBEC and Seatrees, provides a hint at the answer. Published June 29, 2026 in the journal Restoration Ecology, the study synthesizes baseline data collected for the Seatrees+ Biodiversity project in Marereni, Kenya. It combines ecological monitoring of 67 mangrove forest plot

The border town of Liboi in Garissa County lies approximately 15 kilometers from the Somalia border and serves as the closest town to Dadaab, one of the world’s largest refugee complexes. Despite its small size and vibrant character, Liboi has long grappled with insecurity, much of it shaped by the challenges and complexities associated with […]

Peace is more than the absence of conflict; it is the foundation for opportunity and lasting change. This documentary follows young people rebuilding their lives after ethnic conflict through World Vision's peacebuilding project. With training, financial support, and sustainable livelihood opportunities, youth like Demeke are able to support a child in their care, rebuild their futures, and inspir

Snow25 celebrations are over, deep summer begins and Snowchange takes it slower in July, but cultural work continues. In June we had major boreal forest restoration under way in North boreal Sámi forest of Alttokangas, where appr. one hectare of … Continue reading →

Audit Report on the Financial Statements of Bhutan for Life Fund Secretariat, Thimphu, Bhutan. Download

Audit Report on the Financial Statements of Bhutan for Life Fund Secretariat, Thimphu, Bhutan. Download

Audit Report on the Financial Statements of Bhutan for Life Fund Secretariat, Thimphu, Bhutan. Download

Indigenous Knowledge isn’t static – it lives through practice, teaching, and everyday life. Across 20 communities in Fiji’s Northern Division, Kiwa EMPOWER is partnering with Sauvaka Cultural Consultancy – Indigenous Knowledge specialists – to help communities document and strengthen their traditional knowledge systems. Kiwa EMPOWER works across Fiji, Tuvalu, and Solomon Islands, empowering commun

Costa Rican coral reef restoration project brings to market $160k of marine biodiversity credits « Carbon Pulse https://carbon-pulse.com/524014/?site=nbp Seatrees, a US-based non-profit, has issued $160,000 worth of marine biodiversity credits, generated through a coral reef recovery project in Costa Rica.Using Seatrees' biodiversity stewardship methodology, the project made available for sale 4,0

Some stories cannot be told from a single angle. This World Refugee Day, Swipe. Turn. Explore. Step inside a refugee settlement through the eyes of our staff and see the realities, hopes, and opportunities shaping children's lives. Look around as they show you the community, the challenges families face and the interventions helping children learn, grow and build their future. For many children, d

Some stories cannot be told from a single angle. This World Refugee Day, Swipe. Turn. Explore. Step inside a refugee settlement through the eyes of our staff and see the realities, hopes, and opportunities shaping children's lives. Look around as they show you the community, the challenges families face and the interventions helping children learn, grow and build their future. For many children, d

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2026 Seatrees Launches Coral Biodiversity Blocks from Costa Rica, Expanding the Innovative Marine Biodiversity Credit System The new project, which supports coral reef restoration in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, is the third project to issue Seatrees Biodiversity Blocks. The launch is accompanied by Symbiosis, a documentary film now available on YouTube. ENCINITAS,

Reaching every household in Namanongo takes determination, teamwork and a commitment to ensuring no community is left behind. From long distances and difficult terrain to carrying equipment across challenging ground, bringing solar power to every household is not easy. But we believe no community should be left behind. This video follows members of the SolarAid Zambia team as they work to bring re