Back to ThoughtsThe intersection of climate action and social justice: Cultivating a society that prioritises kindness, generosity, and welfareUbuntu Thoughts / Article / 5 min readOctober 12, 2023 Author Simon Lodge Founder & Strategic Creative Director Life today is complex. We’re seeing a multitude of overlapping crises that require a multifaceted approach to encompass climate justice, social inequity, and a lack of economic progress. …
Back to ThoughtsThe integrity gap: Research exposes widespread lack of credibility in net-zero commitmentsUbuntu Thoughts / Article / 5 min readOctober 9, 2023 Author Simon Lodge Founder & Strategic Creative Director Countries worldwide have made ambitious pledges to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, but a report by Net Zero Tracker reveals a significant lack of commitment globally. The report highlights that over 40 percent …
Back to ThoughtsSpotlight: Archana SorengUbuntu Thoughts / Article / 4 min readJune 27, 2023 Author Simon Lodge Founder & Strategic Creative Director While Indigenous communities make up only 5 percent of the global population, they safeguard over 20 percent of Earth’s land and 80 percent of its biodiversity. Indigenous communities have long served as stewards of our planet’s land and biodiversity, with their sustainable …
Back to ThoughtsWhy the UN 30×30 agreement is a big dealUbuntu Thoughts / Article / 7 min readDecember 20, 2022 Author Simon Lodge Founder & Strategic Creative Director Yesterday, approximately 190 countries approved a comprehensive United Nations (UN) agreement to protect 30% of the earth’s land and oceans by 2030 and to take other steps to address the loss of biodiversity. Biodiversity, which is …
Back to ThoughtsGood COP, bad COP: The future of climate action looks shakyUbuntu Thoughts / Article / 8 min readNovember 30, 2022 Author Simon Lodge Founder & Strategic Creative Director COP27 has been heralded as arguably the least transparent process seen so far since the formation of the Collation of Parties. Observers — and even some of the delegates — were reported to have …
Back to ThoughtsBlue Earth Summit: Day two in reviewUbuntu Thoughts / Article / 4 min readOctober 12, 2022 Author Callum Berry Content & Media Manager The second day of the Blue Earth summit has drawn to a close, and I’m genuinely stunned at how inspired I feel. Truth be told, I’m not the biggest fan of panels and talks (those close to me will …
Back to ThoughtsBlue Earth Summit: Day one in reviewUbuntu Thoughts / Article / 4 min readOctober 11, 2022 Author Simon Lodge Founder & Strategic Creative Director And just like that, the first day of the Blue Earth Summit 2022 is over. After only a day, it’s clear that the event — spanning three-days and attracting like-minded self-proclaimed environmentalists, activists, and those interested in tackling …
Is fast fashion really as bad as they say?Ubuntu Thoughts / Article / 14 min readAugust 3, 2022 Author Jaz Newberry Account Manager As summer hits the UK and everyone is preparing to go away on holiday, many of us are no doubt heading to the highstreet (or its digital cousin) to top up our summer wardrobes. But industry reports are not looking favourable …
The rise of renewable tariffs: are they as green as they seem? Ubuntu Thoughts / Article / 10 min readJuly 13, 2022 Author Jaz Newberry Account ManagerWhatever your stance on energy (particularly given the recent cost of living crisis), renewable energy has increased in popularity in the last 20 years. In fact, renewables are set to account for almost 95% of the increase in …
Climate Spotlight: Tori TsuiUbuntu Thoughts / Article / 12 min read Author Simon Lodge Chief of Creative SustainabilityThe latest IPCC climate report makes for nervous reading, and that comes from someone who at least likes to think they’re relatively well versed with the harsh realities that our planet is facing. With yet more stark warnings that rising greenhouse-gas emissions could soon outstrip the ability …
