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Hassan Alzain

Hassan Alzain is author of the award-winning book “Green Gambit.”

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Earth Day 2026 demands shared climate action

At its core, this year’s Earth Day theme reflects a simple but transformative truth: environmental progress is not driven by awareness alone, but by the cumulative force of individual, community, and collective action.

April 17, 2026

Zero waste is the next step in sustainable growth

The International Day of Zero Waste 2026 carries a clear message: waste is not inevitable; it is a design failure we can correct.

April 03, 2026

Pillars of global bioeconomy in a changing climate

World Wood Day and the International Day of Forests in 2026 carry a clear message: forests and wood are not only part of our natural heritage but also foundations of a sustainable global economy.

March 20, 2026

The climate crisis demands One Health revolution

The One Health approach has moved from the margins of global health into the mainstream as climate change reshapes the conditions in which people, animals, and ecosystems coexist. 

March 13, 2026

Clean air and healthy people for a stronger future

World Environmental Health Day in 2025 carries a clear message: clean air, healthy people.

September 26, 2025

Decoding climate risk narratives from the front lines

Most of us have experienced the power of a good story that captivates us with its compelling and emotionally resonant narrative.

July 18, 2025