Felix Dodds comments on sustainable development, coffee & life

  Guest blog by Lukas Gutierrez   from Arizona State University  Sustain Earth  -  Our Mission:  We provide sustainability information, news and ideas in an accessible form—without simplifying the issues. Our goal is to help people discover the science and explore ideas for living more sustainably every day. At  Sustainable Earth,  we seek to show that every small lifestyle change you make can make a positive difference for a cleaner planet. The beauty industry is a massive market, estimated at $48.8 billion and continuing to grow. Personal style and expression play a significant role in our lives, and makeup is a popular way to express ourselves. However, the impact of the beauty industry and cosmetic ingredients on the planet is immense and cannot be ignored. From excessive packaging waste to the use of natural resources like palm and soy, the beauty industry has significant sustainability implications. According to the social justice platform  TRVST , beauty packaging amounts t

On the 10 th of May between 10am-12 EDT a capacity building workshop will be held by Felix Dodds (VP RMWSSS and author) and Chris Spence (consultant on sustainable development and author) to help with the upcoming UNFCCC preparatory meetings SB58 in Bonn in June (5-15 th ) and the COP28 in Dubai in November/December. (30-12 th )    If you are new to these meetings or just need a refresher, then do come along and do share with anyone you think might benefit.   To register go to here   The capacity building will cover the following areas.   Short history of climate change. UNFCCC Constituted bodies. Key outcomes and what wasn't agreed at COP27. How the UNFCCC prepares - Bonn June 2023. Key players for the UNFCCC. Why and how stakeholders engage at the UNFCCC. Case study of a campaign. COP 28 – What does it look like? COP 28 – What are the issues? COP28 Presidency Priorities. Key issues. Beyond the Negotiations. A few other issues.   We look fo

Guest blog by the secretariat of  he  Tourism Panel on Climate  Change A stocktake of tourism-related climate science, indicators of sector climate risk, and progress on climate action is a key first deliverable for the Tourism Panel on Climate Change (TPCC) in 2023. The TPCC has announced this ahead of Earth Day this Saturday, April 22. The first TPCC Stocktake will be the basis for future science analysis. Sixty-six leading climate scientists and tourism experts from around the world are contributing to the Stocktake. They are also contributing to the TPCC’s mission to support tourism’s transition to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development, in line with Paris Climate Agreement targets. The TPCC will formally present its first Stocktake in November at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates. Researchers who are not already among the TPCC’s 66 scientists and experts will have an opportunity to contribute du

Guest blog by  Lara Van Lith from Arizona State University  Sustain Earth  -  Our Mission:  We provide sustainability information, news and ideas in an accessible form—without simplifying the issues. Our goal is to help people discover the science and explore ideas for living more sustainably every day. At Sustainable Earth, we seek to show that every small lifestyle change you make can make a positive difference for a cleaner planet. Personal style plays a significant role in our lives, allowing us to express ourselves through fashion, accessories, and makeup. Of course, the idea of using  makeup for self-expression isn’t new . The influence of the modern-day use of makeup dates back to 6,000 years ago when Egyptians used natural materials like malachite, kohl, red ochre, and henna for religious ceremonies and personal beautification. Nowadays, the cosmetics and beauty industry is a massive market, estimated at $48.8 billion, and is continuing to grow. So, with the beauty industry be