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We humans have come to be the most dominant species in our planet’s history. Through our evolution, we have been able to develop technologies and uncover significant bodies of science that have enabled us to communicate better and protect ourselves from the threats around us. But something went wrong in our story, so why is that?

If you have a box in your attic with old charging cables, mobile phones and other devices, you are not alone. E-waste is a fast-growing issue. You might however be surprised to know there are ways it can be repaired, re-used and recycled, creating benefits not only for environmental protection, but also enabling donated devices to be given to people who are experiencing digital exclusion.

Set against the backdrop of Bermondsey Street Bees' regeneratively managed lands in coastal Essex, we speak to co-founders Dale Gibson and Sarah Wyndham Lewis about their long journey in sustainable beekeeping.

Investors are increasingly using their influence with investee companies to promote long term sustainable behaviours. We interviewed Emmet McNamee, Head of Progression and Innovation at the UN supported Principles for Responsible Investment to find out more about the use of stewardship and how it can deliver for clients.

Over recent months, we have written about some of the difficult questions surrounding sustainable development, covering high polluting and contentious sectors such as power and commodities. However, climate economics is a much broader concept and is something that will influence all areas of the global economy. In this note we will break down what carbon markets are and the increasingly interlinked nature of climate and economic outcomes in what we label climate economics.

We interviewed Deborah Barker, Southeast England Fibreshed to learn more about the benefits of agroecological and biodynamic farming and how they are on a mission to tackle the disconnect between the wool farming industry and the design industry.

Within the energy transition debate, an area of particular contention is commodities – those who mine them, process them and ultimately use them in their products.

Within the energy transition debate, an area of particular contention is commodities – those who mine them, process them and ultimately use them in their products.

The South African non-profit organisation Harambee wants to put an end to the country’s high youth unemployment. LGT Venture Philanthropy is supporting Harambee with its mission.

Climate change risks, and the need to transition to cleaner forms of energy, are widely recognised by governments, businesses, and consumers, but one part of the investment debate remains hotly debated – what role will oil and gas majors like BP play in the transition?