One shrimp farm in China’s Yellow River in Dongying City, Shandong Province looks a little different than your average aquaculture site. Rising several meters above the shallow waters where shrimp grow stand rows of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. The solar panels not only power the farm with clean energy, they also keep the water at an ideal temperature for crustaceans to flourish, boosting shrimp and sea cucumber yields by 50%.

This form of “agrivoltaics” is an emerging trend in China and other parts of the world, where solar panels are integrated onto farms and ranches. By maximizing available space, agrivoltaics are a win-win solution to meet growing demands for both renewable energy and food production. Read more.

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The world’s highest oceans court ruled last week that greenhouse gas emissions are causing irreparable harm to marine life and must be immediately reduced.  While the ruling is non-binding, it underscores a pressing problem: Damage to the ocean poses risks to both ocean health and climate solutions. Research commissioned by the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy found that ocean-based climate action — from mangrove planting to offshore renewable energy — can deliver up to 35% of the emissions cuts needed by 2050 to meet global climate goals. Read more.

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Cement production in the United States is more emissions-intensive than in other countries, in part because the nation is well behind its peers in adopting lower-carbon “blended” cements. WRI experts outline steps the U.S. can take to reformulate this heavy-emitting sector. Read more.

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From catastrophic flooding in Libya to destructive cyclones in Bangladesh, countries on the frontlines of climate change impacts are often those who contributed least to the problem. As the world gears up for this year’s UN climate summit (COP29) — dubbed the “Finance COP” — vulnerable countries will face major opportunities to secure resources and commitments to build resilience. A Call to Action from the ACT2025 initiative outlines what they need. Read more.