The newly released, heart-rending documentary From Devil’s Breath portrays the devastating 2017 wildfires in Pedrógão Grande, Portugal, through the eyes of two remarkable narratives. Focusing on the toll the rampaging fires have had on the local community and portraying their…
As COP27 fast approaches, a new report from UN Climate Change reveals that world efforts remain insufficient to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees by 2030. The report claims that “the combined climate pledges of 193 Parties under the…
Global nonprofit platform The World Around has launched the Young Climate Prize, an initiative that connects under 25-year-old designers with experienced mentors including architects Elizabeth Diller, Frida Escobedo, and Tatiana Bilbao. This open call is encouraging young, up-and-coming designers from…
The Barbican presents ‘Our Time on Earth’, an interactive exhibition celebrating the power of global creativity in shaping our conversations about the climate crisis. Universal Design Studio conceived the design of this landmark show, which features an array of immersive…
Natural England has announced a ‘super nature reserve’ will be created across 5,000 acres of the Somerset landscape to protect rare wildlife and aid nature recovery. This is one of five unique nature recovery projects initiated by the UK government…
In a poignant new two-part documentary, climate activist Jack Harries delves into the concern of climate anxiety in 60% of young people globally. ‘Seat At The Table: Let’s Talk About Climate Anxiety’ is a continuation of the YouTube Originals series…
French architecture firm Atelier Fasea has conceived plans for a self-sufficient and adaptable cabin house with folding walls. The small mobile living unit concept features a folding mechanism which opens the home up to nature and increases its floor space…
Considering the coastal topography of Peggy’s Cove in Nova Scotia, Omar Gandhi has created an accessible viewing deck that brings visitors closer to the sought-after views of the lighthouse and shoreline. Local developer Develop Nova Scotia commissioned Canadian studio Omar…
Using sea-friendly architecture and agricultural technology, Japanese startup N-ARK has designed a floating marine farm called Green Ocean to address the global issue of rising sea levels. The salt-resistant architecture system cultivates seawater and uses it as nutrients for agriculture…
The vital role of pollinators is put into focus with Pollinator Pathmaker, a new permanent 55-metre-long living artwork installation by artist Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg has arrived at the Eden Project in Cornwall. This one-of-a-kind interspecies artwork is part of the…
At the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) World Leaders Summit, UN Secretary-General António Guterres insisted that “we must keep the goal of 1.5 degrees Celsius alive”. The goal has been set to reduce global emissions by 45% by 2030,…
A shortlist of 17 sustainable projects from around the world will be exhibited in the ‘Build Better Now’ Virtual Pavilion taking place during the UN’s Climate Conference COP26 in Glasgow. Focusing on the built environment, the COP26 Virtual Pavilion hopes…
Press from across the globe descended on Milan last week for a first glance at the 59th edition of the renowned furniture fair, Salone del Mobile. This pinnacle of the design calendar has become an integral part of Milanese culture…