Sustainability

04 Jul 2008
Vague land ownership a factor in Amazon deforestation
Curitiba, Brazil – A “fragile” land tenure system and “a scarce presence” by the State were identified as key factors in rising Amazon deforestation last week. » Read more

10 Jun 2008
Report shows China's ecological footprint doubled
China’s average ecological footprint has doubled since the 1960s and now demands more than 2 times what the country’s ecosystems can sustainably supply, a new report finds. » Read more

09 Jun 2008
Modest African footprint still approaching limits
Individual Africans might consume less on average than residents of any other continent, but rising population is bringing Africa close to its ecological limits, the first ever detailed assessment of Africa’s ecological footprint has found. » Read more

06 Jun 2008
First improvements on nanoparticles under REACH chemicals law
Brussels, Belgium – With a decision made yesterday, carbon and graphite will not be exempted anymore from registration under REACH, the European chemicals regulation. » Read more

30 May 2008
UN 2010 biodiversity target in the balance - WWF
Bonn, Germany – The biggest ever United Nations conference held to tackle worldwide biodiversity loss closed today without producing a clear roadmap to achieve the 2010 target to substantially reduce biodiversity loss, WWF said. » Read more