Urban shade and mangroves: Nature’s secret weapons against climate change

Urban shade and mangroves: Nature’s secret weapons against climate change

Nature’s contributions to people are of critical importance to rich and poor in developed and developing countries alike. Nature underpins every person’s wellbeing and ambitions – from health and happiness to prosperity and security. People need to better understand the full value of nature to ensure its protection and sustainable use.”

Anna Reynolds, Lord Mayor of Hobart, Australia, on the special role of capital cities in combating climate change

Anna Reynolds, Lord Mayor of Hobart, Australia, on the special role of capital cities in combating climate change

The capital cities are Australia’s best-known cities, and they are the economic engines of the country, so they have an important role to play in tackling climate change and working with the national government, the Lord Mayor from Hobart related in a recent interview.