Amsterdam is one of the most sustainable cities in the world. Incredibly, over two-thirds of workers and students ride bicycles for their daily commute; while less than twenty percent drive.

From a sustainability perspective, the Balkans have a problem. They are well entrenched in the sphere of influence of both Russia and China who provide the region with the bulk of its investment in energy and industrial sectors.

Belgium is working towards building a more sustainable society through the implementation of a circular economy. The circular economy is a model that promotes the reuse of resources and a shift away from a disposable society, rather than the traditional linear economy which focuses on the rapid use and disposal of resources without consideration for their future impact.

You don't often hear the words "Dubai" and "sustainability" uttered in the breath. In fact, because of its large quantity of private jets, limited public transportation, inefficient buildings, and artificial islands, The World Wildlife Fund ranked Dubai as having the largest ecological footprint.

According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Japan eats the most fish per capita, followed by China and Indonesia. In 2019, the average person in Japan consumed nearly 50 kg of fish per year, while the average person in China and Indonesia consumed around 35 kg and 25 kg, respectively.

Scientists predict much of Joshua Tree’s environs will be lost to climate change by the end of the century because of drought, wildfire, and its symbiotic relationship with the yucca moth. According to a study, some yucca moths, which the Joshua tree relies on to reproduce, aren’t healthy in the few places where Joshua trees can survive the heat.

Iceland takes its commitment to sustainability very seriously. It ranks 22 of 163 in the UN’s Sustainability Development Goal Index and is a 2021 winner of Sustain Europe’s Safe & Sustainable Tourism Awards.

The Maldives is a group of atolls in the Indian Ocean, located northeast of India and Sri Lanka. The country consists of 1,192 coral islands. The Maldives are emblematic of the existential implications of climate change.

Regarding energy system decarbonization, Spain is at the very top globally. It is the world leader in the corporate PPA Index and is 8th worldwide in the Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index 2022. 

Yosemite National Park, located in California's Sierra Nevada mountain range, is known for its breathtaking landscapes and iconic natural features such as Half Dome and El Capitan. However, as the planet continues to warm due to climate change, these landscapes are at risk of being altered or even disappearing.