Nora Nisi

Loss and damage of nature and biodiversity: a tale of consumption, colonialism and communities With biodiversity being lost at an unprecedented rate, the world faces a nature — as well as a climate — emergency.

You can explore more by giving our accompanying briefing a read: www.iied.org/22586iied

🌳Nature is being lost & damaged--and there is a story behind it: one of colonialism, consumption and communities.

This infographic 👇 illustrates how unsustainable consumption in the global North—shaped by colonisation & inequitable trade relations—contributes to nature loss in the global South.

Media Statement: ‘Fragile consensus at COP29 raises as many questions as it answers’ Breaking deadlock on climate finance deserves relief, not celebration, signposting bumps on the road from Baku to Belém

COP29 leaves Paris Agreement still alive, albeit barely.

👏🏼Carbon market rules are set (finally!)
🥺New climate finance target is so weak it’s barely breathing, commitment to mobilise $300 by 2035 is just above rate of inflation
🔥Complete failure to strengthen language on phase out of fossil fuels

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