Solar panel energy facilities, much like other industrial energy production methods, significantly impact land. Their development often necessitates large tracts, leading to habitat destruction

Solar panel energy facilities, much like other industrial energy production methods, significantly impact land. Their development often necessitates large tracts, leading to habitat destruction and ecosystem disruption.

This environmental footprint challenges the perception of solar power as entirely benign. Acknowledging these land-use concerns is crucial for truly sustainable energy planning.

Global wildfires are intensifying due to climate and land-use changes, with a projected 30% increase by 2050. Mitigating this growing risk is crucial for protecting human health and

Global wildfires are intensifying due to climate and land-use changes, with a projected 30% increase by 2050. Mitigating this growing risk is crucial for protecting human health and ecosystems.

Robots are increasingly vital for first responders, detecting, monitoring, and extinguishing blazes in hazardous environments too dangerous for human entry. An AI for Good webinar, streamed on January 18, 2023, showcased the next generation of autonomous firefighting robots, designed to work alongside emergency workers, enhancing safety and effectiveness on the front line.

Steph is urging COP27 leaders to confront the nature emergency. Mass extinctions and habitat destruction are direct consequences of human industrialization.

Biodiversity loss and land

Steph is urging COP27 leaders to confront the nature emergency. Mass extinctions and habitat destruction are direct consequences of human industrialization.

Biodiversity loss and land degradation present substantial risks to businesses. What are your aspirations for COP27? Your voice matters.

Weak property rights and insecure tenure arrangements in developing countries lead to rural communities losing land and natural resources, profoundly impacting livelihoods, wellbeing,

Weak property rights and insecure tenure arrangements in developing countries lead to rural communities losing land and natural resources, profoundly impacting livelihoods, wellbeing, environments, and ecosystem services.

This video highlights the story of a Sub-Saharan African farmer losing his land rights, underscoring the critical need for governments to balance individual citizen rights with national public interest.

Published by the World Resources Institute on April 10, 2013. Download the full report here.