Zak Derler
Zak Derler is Climate Home News' associate editor for branded content. He has also covered stories at DeSmog UK as an investigative journalist and previously worked as a researcher for BBC and Channel 4. He holds a masters degree in environmental science.
How Earth observations are informing national greenhouse gas inventories
Sponsored content: Advancements in satellite technology and imaging can support national emission reporting exercises under the Paris Agreement
From hydrocarbon to cutting carbon: how a fossil giant transformed
Sponsored content: Over the course of ten years, one of the heaviest emitters in Europe became the world’s largest developer of offshore wind
Early warning systems hold the key to disaster management in West Africa
Sponsored content: A project in the Volta Basin gives communities 3-10 days to prepare for floods, heatwaves, forest fires and drought
In 2022, let lighting pave the way to a more efficient future
Sponsored content: Changes in how we light our lives can help accelerate the move to more energy efficient built environments
The equivalent of a 10km ice cube is melting each year, space monitoring shows
Sponsored content: Satellites are providing cryospheric scientists with long-term datasets to explore changes in ice coverage and strengthen future projections
Locals lead adaptation efforts in drought-stricken Cambodian forests
Sponsored content: Cambodian villagers are planting drought tolerant trees and implementing irrigation systems to cope with variable rainfall
How tracking forest biomass change from space informs carbon cycling models
Sponsored content: Using a combination of data from different satellites, scientists are predicting the amount of above-ground biomass stored in the world’s forests
Satellite data helps to forecast heatwaves and drought with more precision
Sponsored content: Satellites are improving our understanding of land surface temperature and the impacts of a warming climate
Donors pledge $400 million to the Least Developed Countries Fund
Sponsored content: Germany, France and the US were among countries announcing new contributions to help vulnerable countries cope with the impacts of the climate crisis
Signify calls on leaders to accelerate the transition to smart LED lighting at Cop26
Sponsored content: A complete switch to LEDs would reduce emissions, save on electricity costs, and create sustainable local jobs
Changing fire activity seen through the lens of orbital satellites
Sponsored content: The European Space Agency is using satellite imagery to understand the changing behaviour and impact of fires at a regional and global scale
How Climate Week NYC became a fixture on the political calendar
From persuading business leaders climate is “not a hippy issue” to putting a spotlight on environmental justice, the conversation in New York is moving with the times
Hundreds of companies call on Biden to halve emissions by 2030 in open letter
Sponsored content: Some of the largest companies in the US are calling on the President to set a “bold” emission reductions target and catalyse investment
Andean and African climate projects aim to reap benefits of regional collaboration
Sponsored content: Regional projects improve efficiency and create learning opportunities, say Adaptation Fund programme members
Climate alliance creates net zero roadmap for heavy industries
Sponsored content: The Mission Possible Partnership partnership is supercharging efforts to decarbonise seven sectors including cement, steel and shipping
Connected lighting systems could help Europe meet its green recovery goals
Sponsored content: Lighting company Signify argues EU targets can be realised through the widespread adoption of smart connected lighting networks
Armenian project aims to digitally engage future climate leaders
Sponsored content: A climate education app for Armenian high school students is one example of innovation supported by the Adaptation Fund
Will the global Climate Adaptation Summit create space for systemic change?
Sponsored content: An online summit on adaptation gives a chance to showcase and build on efforts to devolve funding and responsibility to the community level
Solar street lighting can benefit Europe’s recovery, says Signify
Sponsored content: The Greek island of Leipsoi installed solar street lighting to cut emissions and boost community safety, in a model that could be used across the EU
Lighting and the EU Renovation Wave
Sponsored content: As the continent renovates its buildings and homes, changing light bulbs can make a big difference to energy efficiency