The paradise paradox: Maldives, a sinking country?
- Environment and Energy, Human Rights and Migration, Op-ed
- 24/03/2019
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The Nagoya Protocol: Please sign here, here and here before proceeding with your research0
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed
- 11/10/2018
The Nagoya Protocol is a novel legal instrument and it aims to enable fair access and benefit sharing of genetic resources, but to what cost? Its implementation creates serious impediments for progress in science.
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Climate change and human rights: the role of justice0
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed
- 29/09/2018
National efforts to reduce emissions and fight climate change are still largely inadequate. Citizens and organizations are taking action and bringing governments to court to push for more ambition.
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The Italian olive trees syndrome: facts, opinions and responsibilities0
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed
- 21/09/2018
A ‘mysterious’ disease has been killing olive trees in Southern Italy. It is at the centre of a political fight between central institutions and local actors, freezing all interventions.
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Green must be the new black0
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed
- 23/07/2018
In 2013 Chinese Government unveiled an ambitious plan to revive the Silk Road, connecting Asia and Europe, through a colossal infrastructure network. The 900$bn plan will affect more than 65 countries – representing around 30% of world’s GDP and almost 65% of world’s population.
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Warm Arctic, cold Europe: warnings from last February0
- Environment and Energy, Op-ed
- 23/05/2018
Pioneer investors are bringing globalization in the Arctic, in exchange for natural resources and strategic outposts. Is it worth the money?
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Environment & trade agreements: a peaceful coexistence?0
- Environment and Energy, International Trade, Op-ed
- 20/04/2018
Trade facilitation enhances environmental degradation, and this has to be addressed by policy makers. The noxious impact of trade on the environment is undeniable: it generates pollution through transportation (one of the most harmful economic sectors) and by fostering large-scale production for greater growth.
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