Introducing EarthOne: A Fresh Take on Environmental Tales
AsiaOne has rolled out a brand‑new section called EarthOne—a spot where science meets love for our planet. Check out the latest stories right there.
What’s Happening in Nairobi?
On June 26th, the Nairobi talks aiming to hammer out a bold global deal on nature loss hit a ceiling. With roughly a thousand negotiators from 150 countries under the table, the expectation was to draft a solid agreement by end‑of‑week. The goal: get it ready for adoption at COP15 in Montreal this December.
But by Sunday, only two of more than 20 goals were nailed down. The rest of the draft is still full of brackets—just a gray flag that nobody’s on board.
- What’s agreed? Sharing knowledge and tech, and spurring city green spaces.
- What’s not? Pesticide policies, infrastructure nuisances, and concrete plans for wildlife‑friendly roads.
Voices from the Ground
Basile van Havre (Canadian environment minister) summed it up: “We’ve got a mountain to climb and it’s much higher than we imagined.”
Guido Broekhoven from WWF‑International weighed in: “Commitments are becoming fluffier and pushed back from 2030 to 2050. It’s getting easier to pull the plug.”
Environmental groups warn that the delay in Nairobi could spell disaster for Montreal.
Elizabeth Maruma Mrema of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity said, “We just can’t afford to let this all collapse.”
Where Next? Montreal Arrives as the New Hub
After China postponed the summit four times due to COVID, the decision to shift COP15 to Montreal came last week. China remains the summit chair, but with the move there’s a chance for more grassroot engagement—something China’s crowds‑control regime has historically been tight on.
“I expect there’ll be mass mobilisations, especially from indigenous groups,” says Eddy Perez of the Climate Action Network.
Canada has pledged a partnership with China during these talks. Global Affairs Canada’s Patricia Skinner highlighted common interests, “environment, climate, biodiversity protection.”
All Eyes on EarthOne
Love the planet? Dive into EarthOne for a fresh, spirited scoop on all things environmental—arts, science, politics, and our green future.
