Welcome dear readers,  For many of you, the year is already in full swing. Meanwhile, in Brazil, there is a popular saying that the year only officially begins after Carnival. Jokes aside, it is true that the two continents separated by an ocean share one thing: the upcoming week is especially loaded with cheerful and colorful celebrations.  In Europe, during the preparations for the exciting week ahead, all we can hope for is no rain and much dancing, singing, and drinking to keep us warm in...

Climate justice discussions entangle multiple perspectives, which while often controversial must be addressed. Policy makers might have different priorities, while only pretending to listen to the voices of relevant people for climate negotiations. Are we supporting a more ecological and inclusive future, or simply using the sustainability flag to gain support and achieve hidden economic goals? COP, the Conference of the Parties 30, the 30 th  United Nations conference on Climate Change took...

Nations insisting on investing in a temporary medicine for a deadly disease is how to best describe current climate change policy. However, instead I urge for us to focus on a solution for the structural origins of the climate change issue. It ’s as if we are prescribing medication to an obese person who wants to lose weight and expect this is all that's necessary. Whereas the more effective and preventative solution would be to exercise and eat well. This same logic applies to climate...