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Features, spotlights and honest round-ups on climate, culture and the business of doing good. Written by the Ubuntu team.

Business Latest Beyond sustainability: the case for regenerative business Why the organisations leading the next phase of transformation are moving past 'doing less harm' toward regeneration: strategies that build resilience while helping communities, ecosystems and economies thrive. Ubuntu Team · Aug 2026 · 4 min read Read story

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02 Culture Financial secrecy is a climate story On Voices for Transparency, the Bureau of Investigative Journalism's new photography exhibition, and why the structures that hide stolen money are the same ones that hide environmental harm. Aug 2026 · 3 min read Read story
03 Culture Meet the women shattering stereotypes to save Indonesia's rainforests In the lush landscapes of Aceh Province, the Mpu Euteun, a team of female forest rangers, are redefining traditional environmental stewardship, empowering their community, and pioneering sustainable conservation efforts. Oct 2025 · 7 min read Read story
04 Energy What does the future of our energy security look like in a green transitioning world? At the crossroads of traditional energy reliance and green aspirations, our understanding of energy security is being radically reshaped, forging a path of innovation, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to a sustainable future. Apr 2025 · 8 min read Read story
05 Spotlight Spotlight: Dale Vince Dale Vince, the mastermind behind Ecotricity, exemplifies how one can bridge the realms of eco-activism and business, pushing Britain towards a greener horizon. Sept 2024 · 5 min read Read story
06 Nature Indigenous communities play key role in maintaining the Amazon's least deforested areas I believe climate change is the story we have failed to tell. While storytelling isn't a fix in and of itself, it is a means by which to share stories of those on the frontline of action. Mar 2024 · 7 min read Read story
07 Culture Blue Earth Summit 2023 round-up The Blue Earth Summit illuminates pressing global challenges while inspiring a vision of inclusivity, sustainability, and regenerative business practices for the future. Oct 2023 · 6 min read Read story
08 Fashion From fast to forward-thinking: Fashion's pivotal shift towards sustainability Driven by an evolving consciousness of our environmental impact, the modern fashion industry is shifting from fleeting trends to a sustainable ethos—prioritising ethical consumption, responsible production, and a commitment to leaving a positive legacy. Jun 2023 · 12 min read Read story
09 Culture How storytelling can change the world I believe climate change is the story we have failed to tell. While storytelling isn't a fix in and of itself, it is a means by which to share stories of those on the frontline of action. Feb 2023 · 5 min read Read story
10 Climate COP27: A haven for hypocrisy or an avenue to action? What was once seen as the critical coming together of nations to tackle the climate crisis has since become a bit of a joke. We explore what COP27 holds in store. Nov 2022 · 8 min read Read story
11 Spotlight Spotlight: Mike Barry Flying under the media-radar are a number of activists transforming the way the brands we know and love operate. Mike Barry is a prime example. Sept 2022 · 6 min read Read story
12 Spotlight Spotlight: Vandana Shiva Whilst it’s certainly the younger generations who are starting to take the spotlight however, they aren’t the first to chart such a path. Enter stage left: Vandana Shiva. Aug 2022 · 5 min read Read story
13 Fashion Is fast fashion really as bad as they say? Fast fashion is on the rise. But as consumers become increasingly more conscious, we wanted to look at the true impact it has on the environment. Aug 2022 · 8 min read Read story
14 Climate Greenwashing: The new climate battleground In our hyper-consumption based society, you probably won’t be alone in raising a sceptical eyebrow when you hear brands make claims about how they’re “doing their part” in the quest to “save the Earth”. But is all 'greenwashing' bad? Jul 2022 · 9 min read Read story
15 Energy The murky world of green gas The European Union has an ambitious climate law to slash its greenhouse gas emissions by 55 percent by 2030.That’s a huge cut, and it raises a crucial question: How much, and for how long, will the 27-country bloc will rely on gas to achieve that goal, and how quickly it will pivot away from all fossil fuels? Jul 2022 · 4 min read Read story
16 Energy The rise of renewable tariffs: Are they as green as they seem? Whatever your stance on energy (particularly given the recent cost of living crisis), renewable energy has increased in popularity in the last 20 years. In fact, renewables are set to account for almost 95% of the increase in global power capacity through 2026, with more than half of this being provided by solar alone. Jul 2022 · 7 min read Read story
17 Culture Facing the cost of living crisis: The good, the bad, and the ugly (fruit) What can you do to balance the cost of living crisis with living a sustainable lifestyle? We're here to help... Jul 2022 · 6 min read Read story
18 Business Building the sustainable businesses of the future Last Thursday, we trooped down to the PaintWorks in our lovely city of Bristol to attend the annual Festival of Sustainable Business. Here's what went on. Jun 2022 · 6 min read Read story
19 Business Making supply-chain decarbonisation happen Managing carbon emissions in an extended value chain has become a strategic necessity for most organizations. The critical task they face is twofold: to understand the implications of their choices, and to overcome the five challenges regardless of the choices they make. Those that succeed can build new value in a resource-constrained world. Jun 2022 · 15 min read Read story
20 Spotlight Climate Spotlight: Tori Tsui Taking the helm of the pro-action climate contingent are a group of up-and-coming activists. Tori Tsui is one of them, and she's approaching change a little differently. May 2022 · 9 min read Read story
21 Fashion The rise and fall of fast fashion It’s not a hidden fact that the fashion industry is a top player when it comes to global emissions. The impact has been catastrophic. May 2022 · 5 min read Read story
22 Climate What we can learn from the IPCC's latest report The UN’s climate science body has released a major report on ways to curb greenhouse gas emissions to avoid the worst-case warming scenario. This latest report provides a roadmap for how to rapidly reduce emissions in the next three decades under scenarios that put the world on track to limit global heating to below 2C and 1.5C – the Paris Agreement goals. Apr 2022 · 8 min read Read story
23 Climate The uninhabitable earth: A story of the future David Wallace-Wells, author of the distressingly titled The Uninhabitable Earth, is here to tell you that we've got it wrong. “It is,” as he puts it in the book’s first line, “worse, much worse, than you think.” Apr 2022 · 7 min read Read story

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