Green colonialism impacts the Indigenous Sámi of northern Europe, with large-scale renewable energy and conservation projects built on ancestral lands without full consent. Wind farms,

Green colonialism impacts the Indigenous Sámi of northern Europe, with large-scale renewable energy and conservation projects built on ancestral lands without full consent. Wind farms, “green” mineral mining, and hydroelectric dams disrupt traditional livelihoods like reindeer herding. Framed as sustainable, these projects often dispossess Sámi, marginalizing their knowledge, rights, and self-determination for climate action. This issue was investigated by Tristen Taylor, Ingrid Gercama, and Nathalie Bertrams in “Green Colonialism: How New Mines in Sweden Threaten the Sámi.”

An image shows Sámi reindeer herder and joik singer Lars-Ánte Kuhmunen in a corral near Rensjön, Sweden, photographed by Nathalie Bertrams. Kuhmunen's 2005 album, "Birrasis," produced by Georg Buljio, is used with permission.

Florida panthers, with likely fewer than 200 remaining, face critical habitat loss in southwest Florida. Development confines them to shrinking pockets, forcing dangerous crossings and threatening

Florida panthers, with likely fewer than 200 remaining, face critical habitat loss in southwest Florida. Development confines them to shrinking pockets, forcing dangerous crossings and threatening their survival.

Now, another large-scale residential and commercial project threatens to eliminate nearly 5,000 more acres. This will inevitably lead to increased roads, vehicle strikes, and deadly conflict over their limited space.

The Center for Biological Diversity and partners are challenging federal approvals in court to halt this destruction. Help support their vital fight to protect Florida panthers before it's too late.

Florida panthers, with likely fewer than 200 remaining, are confined to shrinking habitats in southwest Florida. Development isolates them, forcing dangerous crossings and increasing threats to

Florida panthers, with likely fewer than 200 remaining, are confined to shrinking habitats in southwest Florida. Development isolates them, forcing dangerous crossings and increasing threats to their survival.

A new large-scale project now threatens nearly 5,000 more acres, promising more roads, vehicle strikes, and deadly conflicts over diminishing space.

The Center for Biological Diversity and partners are challenging federal approvals in court to stop this destruction. Please support our fight to protect these panthers before it's too late.

We've reached a significant milestone, removing over 50,000,000 kg of trash from rivers and oceans globally.

Our Field Ocean Scientist, Peter Puskic, will help visualize the immense scale

We've reached a significant milestone, removing over 50,000,000 kg of trash from rivers and oceans globally.

Our Field Ocean Scientist, Peter Puskic, will help visualize the immense scale of this accomplishment.

The Food Systems Integrated Program (FSIP), a joint initiative by FAO, IFAD, and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), is transforming food systems across 32 countries. It aims to foster

The Food Systems Integrated Program (FSIP), a joint initiative by FAO, IFAD, and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), is transforming food systems across 32 countries. It aims to foster sustainable, resilient, inclusive, and nature-positive practices.

A video features Peter Umunay (GEF Secretariat) explaining FSIP's focus on integration, inclusion, and impact. This interview was recorded at the First Global Meeting of the Food Systems Integrated Program and the 2025 Standing Committee on Finance Forum, held at FAO in Rome from September 8–12, 2025. Learn more at the FAO GEF page. © FAO.

This episode of the Circular Economy Show features Zero Waste Scotland, with Peter McCafferty, and Dr. Michaela Hruskova from the University of Stirling. They discuss barriers preventing

This episode of the Circular Economy Show features Zero Waste Scotland, with Peter McCafferty, and Dr. Michaela Hruskova from the University of Stirling. They discuss barriers preventing businesses from adopting circular practices, drawing insights from their report, ‘Scotland’s Circular Economy Practices Ecosystem.’

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, champions the circular economy concept—designed to eliminate waste, circulate materials, and regenerate nature. Learn more and connect with us: YouTube, Website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.

The increasing use of digital technologies globally raises concerns about their impact on employment and skills. While automation replaces certain tasks, it also creates new jobs demanding updated

The increasing use of digital technologies globally raises concerns about their impact on employment and skills. While automation replaces certain tasks, it also creates new jobs demanding updated skills, requiring millions to reskill or upskill.

This session will address how digital transformation impacts jobs and skills development, exploring core challenges, opportunities, and innovative strategies to enhance global workforce capabilities. It will highlight best practices for fostering digital skills, considering youth, women, and aging workers.

Moderated by Mr. Juan Iván Martín Lataix (International Labour Organization), the panel features experts from Stanford University, Mexico, Gabon, and Kenya, offering diverse perspectives on digital skills for the future of work.

On September 18, 2024, two sessions will explore the critical impact of digital transformation on jobs and skills. The first, "Digital skills for jobs," will address global challenges and

On September 18, 2024, two sessions will explore the critical impact of digital transformation on jobs and skills. The first, "Digital skills for jobs," will address global challenges and opportunities, focusing on strategies to enhance workforce skills for diverse demographics. Experts from the International Labour Organization (ILO), Stanford, and other organizations will discuss best practices for digital skills development.

The second session, "Industry perspective on skills needs," will feature leaders from companies like Microsoft, Huawei, and SAP. They will discuss core skills for digital transformation, identify growth sectors, and share how companies adapt through skilling programs and talent acquisition. This aims to inform policymakers and training institutions on market demands.

Greenland’s ice sheets hold enough freshwater to raise sea levels over twenty feet. While not an immediate threat, recent research shows glaciers are shrinking seven times faster than a few

Greenland’s ice sheets hold enough freshwater to raise sea levels over twenty feet. While not an immediate threat, recent research shows glaciers are shrinking seven times faster than a few years ago, losing an average of 30 million tonnes per hour.

This influx of freshwater into the ocean significantly impacts the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which is vital for maintaining global weather patterns. Experts like Peter Wadhams and Paul Beckwith are studying these critical changes.

For more information on climate change, visit the FacingFuture Library.

The global climate emergency is undeniable, with extreme weather impacting every continent—from wildfires and heatwaves to droughts and ocean temperature anomalies. Despite these clear signs,

The global climate emergency is undeniable, with extreme weather impacting every continent—from wildfires and heatwaves to droughts and ocean temperature anomalies. Despite these clear signs, political action to end fossil fuel subsidies remains insufficient. What future awaits us?

In this program, Peter Carter (Climate Emergency Institute) and Paul Beckwith (Climate System Scientist) explain why transitioning from fossil fuels is essential for our survival. The discussion is hosted by Dale Walkonen and edited by Mike Coe.

For more information on the state of our planet, visit the FacingFuture Library.