ICN's climate correspondent Isla Graves explores the underappreciated role of blue carbon ecosystems in the fight against climate change, why they are often overlooked, and the emerging array of initiatives to ensure their protection and revival.
This is a hugely important year for global action on climate change and equally for InterClimate Network (ICN). As we step up our activity in the run-up to COP26, I wanted to update you on our strategy refresh, "theory of change", and programme of activities for 2021.
January 20, 2021
China has recently announced four important environmental targets, building on the promise made by President Xi in September 2020 to reach carbon neutrality by 2060. But are these pledges realistic and how will China be able to deliver them?
December 16, 2020
The UK recently announced an ambitious new carbon emissions target. The country now aims to reduce annual carbon emissions by at least 68% by 2030 compared with 1990 levels, which represents a significant increase from the current target of a 57% reduction.
November 15, 2020
Over 50 organisations united for this virtual week of climate action 9-13th November. ICN’s secondary school session ‘Bring COP26 to your classroom’ on Tuesday 10 November, 14:40 – 15:20 saw... read more
August 23, 2020
Is it to educate us about current affairs relating to all aspects of our lives or is it to entertain?
July 22, 2020
Joining us on this journey are our newest trustees – Cristian, Ruben and Peter. Peter Brogden brings his CFO and project management experience and will take a leading role in... read more
July 7, 2020
Students took time to trial a new climate behaviour survey during lockdown and showed there’s a lot to learn by comparing Covid-19 with the Climate Emergency. Over 160 students from... read more
July 7, 2020
Young people from 9 schools helped shape and test a new climate behaviour change survey during lockdown, a tool that will really help to have a say about climate action... read more
February 20, 2020
Emily Smith, a sixth former at Reading’s Kendrick School, was invited to speak at Reading Youth Cabinet’s climate debate on 31 January 2020, as the cabinet shifts their focus towards... read more