Sustainability

At the UN Climate Change Conference in 2015 an agreement was reached (The Paris Agreement): to move towards carbon neutrality by the second half of the 21st Century to mitigate the effects of climate change. Here we take a look at what steps are being taken to reach a balance that is vital for the next generations.

Decarbonising the planet is one of the targets that countries around the world have set themselves for 2050.

Cities are increasingly embracing sustainability and, in this process, urban green corridors have an important role to play. These are areas with a significant presence of vegetation that connect key natural areas within a city. They offer numerous benefits to the areas where they are established and are becoming increasingly common in central and residential areas.

Agriculture is one of the most polluting economic activities, affecting the atmosphere, soil and water. For this reason, in the midst of the fight against climate change, a change of model that is committed to sustainability is urgently needed. The alternative is organic farming, which is based on respect for the natural dynamics of ecosystems and is, in short, more respectful of the environment and also healthier.

Climate change is the environmental crisis facing humanity in this century, but it is not the only one. Below we consider some of the others.

Garazi Sánchez is one of the biggest names in Spanish sport right now. The Basque surfer is a two-time Spanish champion and runner-up in European Championships and has her sights set on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games. Even though she does not consider herself a role model, as a result of her success many girls no longer see surfing as a men's sport and this has given them the courage to give it a go.

Education is an essential part of the increasingly urgent response to climate change. Knowledge about this global challenge helps young people understand and address the consequences of global warming, encourages them to change their behaviour and equips them to adapt to what is already a global emergency.