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The COP26 was awaited with so much anticipation because of the momentum that has been building through out recent years calling for immediate action by individuals, organizations and especially by government and policy makers to stop and reverse the...

OTCHIVA is a NGO that focuses on maintaining, reforesting and raise awareness about mangroves. OTCHIVA means “wetland” in the Umbundu language spoken by more than 40% of the Angolan population. It was co-founded by a Petroleum Engineer after...

Switching to white meats and plant-based diets and finding alternatives to air travel are among the recommendations in the Nordic Council of Ministers’ new report on household consumption, which maps the situation in the Nordic countries and presents...

Like nature 2021 was a school competition that inspired wonderful outdoor lessons with a local environment as a learning environment. During autumn, middle school classes competed with their best nature tips in image and text. It took place between 1...

IKEA continues the journey towards providing solutions that enable people to purify the air in their homes. Aiming to combine high performing air purifying solutions with design and technology, IKEA is stepping into the air category of IKEA Home...

Changing our consumer behaviour is crucial for the protection of biodiversity - both locally and globally. Raising awareness about this issue requires well-presented information materials and activities addressing a variety of specific target groups...

IKEA and partners introduced a practical guide for businesses on how to measure air pollution across value chains. The guide will support companies to understand their impact on air quality and to take necessary actions to reduce their emissions. The...

In line with the commitment to have a positive impact on both people and planet, IKEA will phase out plastic from consumer packaging solutions. The phase-out will happen in steps, starting with all new range by 2025, and running range by 2028. With...

In November 2020, the world´s first second-hand IKEA shop opened in Eskilstuna, Sweden, with the purpose to test and develop how the second-hand segment can contribute to prolong the life of the IKEA products and contribute to moving IKEA towards a...