Research story | 2024-09-12

New research reveals path to a just world on a safe planet

The planet will only remain able to provide even a basic standard of living for everyone in the future if economic systems and technologies are dramatically transformed and critical resources are more fairly used, managed and shared.

Research news | 2022-11-25

Access to greenery and water goes hand in hand with human wellbeing during the pandemic

Green wedges and large nature areas are especially important for the young, elderly and unemployed, a new comparative study finds

Research news | 2022-03-15

Will COP15 make or break hopes for saving global biodiversity?

As the UN CBD COP15 pre-negotiations proceed in Geneva we explain why biodiversity governance is at a crossroads and why discussions on human rights and gender equality must become more prominent

Research news | 2021-10-29

Why resilience and wellbeing don’t always go hand-in-hand

A too simplistic understanding of the two can leave the poorest and most marginalised people suffering

Research news | 2021-09-15

More affordable aquatic foods could prevent 166 million micronutrient deficiencies worldwide

For the first time, the nutritional benefits of thousands of marine and freshwater species have been profiled in a new study

Research news | 2021-05-16

For urbanites, green areas boost wellbeing

Researchers plan to equip city planners with tools to create healthier, more sustainable cities around the world

Research news | 2021-04-15

What a “safe and just” future for people and planet means

Leading social and natural scientists present an approach to define a “safe and just corridor" while addressing the limits of our planet

Research news | 2020-05-29

What cities need to learn from Covid-19

If the coronavirus has taught urban planners anything, it is that public access to green areas is more important than ever

Research news | 2020-04-21

Coronavirus highlights the need for open green spaces in cities

In times of social distancing, green areas are more important than ever

Research news | 2019-11-29

On the other end of research

Sharing knowledge between local communities and researchers strengthens ties between science and society. And encourages well-being and sustainability

Research news | 2019-08-26

It takes a bit of nature to remain sane

A framework to incorporate nature's impact on mental health into city plans

Research news | 2019-01-24

Biodiversity vs. poverty alleviation, or can we have both?

New study highlights an approach for balancing poverty alleviation and biodiversity conservation efforts

Research news | 2018-10-30

Connecting the dots between social inequalities and environmental change

Six ways inequality affects our environment and vice versa

Research news | 2018-04-03

Where and how children connect to nature

16 situations when children really connect with a natural environment

Research news | 2017-06-15

Creating positive visions of southern Africa

How an ongoing project aims to develop positive visions of the Anthropocene for southern Africa and beyond

Research news | 2017-04-28

Revitalizing for whom?

Questions remain whether greening of cities actually leads to social inclusiveness. Researchers suggest six prerequisites for change

Research news | 2017-04-25

How social-ecological research works

Special issue in the journal Ecology & Society on the sustainable stewardship of social-ecological systems

Research news | 2017-04-06

Healthy ecosystems are crucial for the enjoyment of universal human rights

Resolution adopted by the UN Human Rights Council builds on first ever UN report addressing relationships between human rights and biodiversity

Research news | 2017-02-06

Learning to deal with trade-offs

Scientists, communities and actors connected to the Mombasa fisheries system join forces to support the most vulnerable in a rapidly changing environment

Research news | 2017-01-27

Bundles of well-being

Areas with high levels of direct ecosystem service use among households coincides with areas characterised by relatively low levels of human well-being