Extreme weather events affecting communities across the Caribbean are destined to become more commonplace as the impacts of climate change intensify.
Many of us are drowning in “stuff”. To find space for all our possessions, we are paying off-site storage companies. Australians spend an average of A$163 per month on self-storage, one recent survey found.
A new study shows that the world’s healthiest tropical forests are located in protected Indigenous areas. Therefore, strengthening Indigenous peoples’ land rights is critical to reaching global conservation and climate goals.
We often hear about the negative impacts of social media on our wellbeing, but we don’t usually think of it the other way round – whereby how we feel may impact how we use social media.
The numbers don’t lie when it comes to measuring the benefits of native forests. Protecting them not only makes economic sense but is also critical in climate change mitigation.
Coral reefs cover less than 3% of the ocean but contain a quarter of all marine life. Fifty of the world’s leading scientists recently laid out a roadmap to save these rich biodiverse ecosystems.
With Human Rights Day recognised on Dec 10, it’s a good reminder that everyone everywhere has the right to be treated equally, respectfully, and with dignity.
The 2022 World AIDS Day theme is “Equalize”. The reason for this focus is that HIV reflects economic and social inequity. Emergency preparedness needs to include mapping out which populations are most likely to need care.
The countdown is on. Stores are decked with Christmas decorations and have been spruiking their wares since October. But now, with less than a month to go, the question everyone is asking: have you started your Christmas shopping?
This Friday, Nov 25, marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women which will launch the UNiTE campaign—raising awareness and real action to end all forms of violence against women and girls around the world.
Over the past few decades, allergies and asthma have become common childhood diseases. Spending time outdoors is likely to expose children to more diverse microbes and provide greater protection from allergic diseases.
According to WHO, climate change poses serious risks to mental health and well-being. Countries are being urged to include mental health support in their response to the climate crisis.
Why UK supermarkets recently removed “best before” dates on thousands of fresh food products in an effort to reduce food waste.
Fast fashion has us buying 60% more clothing than ever before. How can we slow down the fashion industry to protect garment workers and the planet?
Be informed about carbon tax. Is it the policy to protect our budget as well as our planet?
This week, on October 10, we recognised World Mental Health Day. The theme for 2022 is Make mental health & well-being for all a global
Increasing inequality continues to be a significant issue in our urban societies. This month, Urban October, aims to educate and engage the international community for the creation of a more sustainable urban future.
Reducing food loss and waste is essential in a world where millions of people go hungry every day. When we reduce waste, we respect that food is not a given for the millions of people who go hungry every day.
On this 2022 International Day of Peace, join Glimmer in supporting the efforts of the United Nations. Together we can work towards a world where compassion, respect and empathy replace racism and hatred.
Can we, should we, buy less stuff? Neil Kitching discusses how we can reduce the amount of ‘stuff’ we buy and consume and argues that we should campaign to promote a better quality of life.
Homelessness remains a huge problem in Australia and low literacy levels is an important contributing factor.
Research suggests that the pandemic has exacerbated the impacts of loneliness. Additionally, people’s fear of missing out, also known as FOMO, hasn’t decreased even since in-person social gatherings became less frequent. But small daily actions – such as a short walk, break from social media or even a catnap – can add up to have an impact on mental health.
Agroforestry is a system combining trees with shrubs, crops, and livestock to produce food, support biodiversity, build organic content in soils, boost water tables, and sequester carbon from the atmosphere. Adopted in the Kavre district of Nepal, agroforestry is key to conserving soil nutrition, promoting food security, and empowering women.
Mark it in your calendar. 19th August is World Humanitarian Day: a chance to show our support for the front line workers risking their lives for those in need.
While there is much information about our declining biodiversity, here are some really impactful ways in which we, as individuals and together, can help nurture our environment so our biodiversity can thrive.
The conversation about climate change and its consequences has heated recently, but what is the most effective way forward?
COVID-19 has shown that pandemics can seriously affect people’s physical and mental health. Stress, anxiety and depression have increased around the world, with the greatest effects for those living under the strictest lockdowns. Many people’s physical activity levels also fell during lockdown. Gardens, though, can help us push back against these negative effects.
We know plastic pollution remains a truly global problem, affecting communities around the world.
Despite our careful sorting, collection and recycling efforts, plastic is everywhere—from the deepest oceans to the summit of Mt Everest. However, 2022 has shown signs of progress!
Fostering sustainable food systems is an urgent global priority. Sustainable diets are a part of food systems with important implications for human and environmental health.
It’s July already and #plasticfreejuly has begun! Plastic is used in so many products that it’s easy to feel like giving up even before starting. So, it can be helpful to start with small steps: one product at a time.
