Agriculture is everywhere—why is it not mentioned in the COP21 agreement?

In light of the recent climate-changes negotiations in Paris (also known as COP21), Chris Henderson, senior agricultural advisor at Practical Action, examines opportunities for more agricultural efficiency in a climate-affected world.

To deliver on climate and development we need a new energy approach

The UN climate negotiations being held in Paris between November 30th and December 11th will play a fundamental role in shaping motivations, planning, financing and urgency of energy for the foreseeable future. It is vital that negotiators and key energy decision-makers elsewhere focus on the need to use all the tools at their disposal to bring about an energy revolution that avoids catastrophic climate change and delivers on global development priorities. This means embracing change and becoming friends with the idea that "small is beautiful", argues Aaron Leopold, global energy representative at Practical Action, an international development charity.

Enjoy in-depth insights and expert analysis - subscribe to our Perspectives newsletter, delivered every week