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climate justice

Can seabed mapping help restore our blue planet?

Can seabed mapping help restore our blue planet?

Some humans are racing to map the moon, Mars, and the stars, yet the very ground beneath our oceans remains largely unknown. What does it say about us, that we can chart the craters of distant planets before we bother to understand the seafloor that feeds us, cools us, and regulates our climate? In an age of climate breakdown, ecological collapse, and blue economy buzzwords, the seabed has become ...[Read More]

Surf’s up and so are marine heatwaves! How AI is forewarning the Mediterranean’s ocean sizzle

Surf’s up and so are marine heatwaves! How AI is forewarning the Mediterranean’s ocean sizzle

Imagine you’re standing on a rocky Mediterranean shore, early morning sun warming the air, the sea is calm and glassy. But away from sight and beneath that serene surface, there is a silent storm brewing. Marine heatwaves are sweeping across the basin, warming the water in ways that disrupt ecosystems, hit fisheries, and threaten everything from coral reefs to coastal livelihoods. That’s whe ...[Read More]

Union of Justice report: Why racial justice should be at the core of Europe’s climate action

Union of Justice report: Why racial justice should be at the core of Europe’s climate action

I have had the opportunity last year to contribute to a novel, ground breaking research conducted by the Union of Justice, a European, independent, people of colour (POC) led organisation dedicated to racial justice and climate justice. The full report is live now and I am writing this blog post about it because I strongly believe that it is a must-read for anybody who would even wonder why racism ...[Read More]

Between energy transition and racialised disparities: are we on the right path to energy justice?

Between energy transition and racialised disparities: are we on the right path to energy justice?

Navigating the world in a Black or any other non-Caucasian body often means facing systemic disadvantages, marginalization, and discrimination especially in predominantly white spaces. These inequities shape all aspects of life, from accessing healthcare and education to economic opportunities and even access to basic resources like energy. Across the globe, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour ...[Read More]