When you look at numbers around climate change, the chances of understanding them are probably slim. They feel abstract and far removed, especially if they’re on a global scale. Unfortunately, that’s preventing us from making massive and necessary changes to bring climate change under control….
PRESS RELEASE Hong Kong – Amman – The Hague, June 3, 2021. The Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan represented by the Ministry of Agriculture, EcoMatcher, and Menaqua are pleased to announce a groundbreaking partnership for planting trees in Jordan. Starting in June trees will be…
When it comes to climate change, we’re forever looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. We’d like to be told that there’s a proper way to decelerate these scary changes — but most often than not, we’re told we’re only moving closer…
Not all scientists wear lab coats or call themselves scientists. They might be students, teachers, activists, organizers, children, politicians… the list goes on. But in the context of citizen science, they’ve contributed as much to the study of our environment and climate action as any…
Sustainability programs, if carried out correctly, can be powerful agents of change and innovation. That said, a lot of company-driven sustainability programs look great on paper but don’t fly in real life. Many are generic and tend to be for show rather than impact. They don’t…
In 2015, the United Nations decided to establish the UN Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs), 17 goals dedicated to building a more sustainable and equitable world. Every year since, governments, businesses, and enterprises have been encouraged to adopt one or more of these goals and use…
Plenty of systems we use today once begun on a very small scale, with only a handful of enthusiasts using them. Cut to a few years later, and these same systems have whipped up a storm in their respective industries. Think back to the World…
PRESS RELEASE Hong Kong – New York – Quito, April 1, 2021. EcoMatcher and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are pleased to announce a partnership for planting trees in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Starting in April, over the next two years, these trees will be…
What began as a U.S. Democratic Senator’s call to unite under a common cause—protecting the planet—became a watershed moment and a global phenomenon. Today, Earth Day is marked by demonstrations, parades, large-scale clean-ups, and other awareness-oriented activities. A series of movements in pockets around the…
Gifts hold great sentimental and emotional value, and thus, when gifts are given, careful thought must be invested. The ideal gift is one that not only expresses the sentiments of the giver but also has great significance attached to it. Small wonder, then, that for…
Every day, in our own cities, we see trees cut down more and more, and temperatures rise quickly. Many, if not most, are feeling the manifest impact of the cutting of trees first-hand. It’s just that little bit warmer, a little less breathable, and we…
Employee engagement is often mistaken for employee happiness or satisfaction. While these two components are vital to your organization’s overall health, they do not refer to employee engagement– if anything, they are by-products. Employee engagement points to the emotional investment and commitment of your employees…
