[What Are Wetlands?] February 2nd is World Wetlands Day. Which of the following are considered wetlands? (1) Tidal flats (2) Rice paddies (3) Coral reefs Answer: all of them This day was established to commemorate the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on February 2, 1971.

[What Is the Three-Birds-with-One-Stone Approach to Warm Biz?] Warm Biz is a lifestyle approach to staying comfortable in winter by relying less on heating and instead wearing suitable clothing and changing daily habits. Which of the following is an effective Warm Biz practice?

The final selection for the 2025 Blue Planet Prize has been completed, and we will announce the results on our website on June 11th at 11:00 am. We hope you are eagerly anticipating the announcement, which will be made in approximately one month's time. af-info.or.jp/en/blueplanet/…

[2025 Blue Planet Prize Recipient 1] Prof. Robert B Jackson of Stanford University has been leading efforts to monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through research on the carbon cycle. For more info.: af-info.or.jp/en/blueplanet/…

[2025 Blue Planet Prize Recipient 2] Dr. Jeremy Leggett (Founder and CEO of Highlands Rewilding Ltd.; Inaugural chairman of the Carbon Tracker Initiative) introduced the concept of the “carbon bubble” to highlight climate change risk in financial and capital markets, spurring

The latest issue of af Magazine features Professor Robert B. Jackson, a 2025 Blue Planet Prize laureate. A leading expert on the carbon cycle, he highlights the urgent need to cut methane—nearly 90 times more potent than CO₂—and discusses soil carbon and systemic changes for

Our latest af Magazine issue spotlights Dr. Jeremy Leggett, a 2025 Blue Planet Prize laureate. From oil industry scientist to solar energy pioneer, he now champions rewilding in Scotland—offering powerful insights and hope for our planet’s future. af-info.or.jp/en/af_magazine…

The results of the 2025 survey for the time on the Environmental Doomsday Clock will be published on September 10th at the Asahi Glass Foundation website: af-info.or.jp/en/ed_clock/ Please visit our website.

The 2025 Blue Planet Prize Commemorative Lectures will be held on October 30 in Tokyo and November 1 in Kyoto. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once capacity is reached. Please visit our website to submit your application. Website:

The time on the Environmental Doomsday Clock moved forward by six minutes from last year, striking 9:33. Detailed results of the 2025 survey are available on the Asahi Glass Foundation website. Please visit our website: af-info.or.jp/en/ed_clock/

[Repost] The 2025 Blue Planet Prize Commemorative Lectures will be held on October 30 in Tokyo and November 1 in Kyoto. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once capacity is reached. Please visit our website to register. Website:

[Regional Times on the Environmental Doomsday Clock] The time worsened significantly in the Middle East (by 34 minutes), Oceania (by 23 minutes), and Western Europe (by 14 minutes). Please visit our website for more details. af-info.or.jp/en/ed_clock/ne…

Join Gring & Woodin on a nature adventure! Blue Planet Prize Fun School Series Vol.19 has just been released! Did you know? ・Coastal wetlands make waves weaker during storms. ・Forests help purify water. ・Nature gives us free places to play. ・The value of nature is bigger than

The 2025 Blue Planet Prize Award Ceremony will be held in Tokyo on October 29. Each laureate will receive a certificate, a trophy, and a prize of US$500,000. Learn more about their achievements here: af-info.or.jp/en/blueplanet/… The 2025 Blue Planet Prize Commemorative Lectures will

“Is the future of our planet really okay?” Special lectures where world-leading scientists and social entrepreneurs answer that question! Oct 30 @ University of Tokyo Nov 1 @ Kyoto International Community House ・Prof. Jackson (Stanford Univ.) ・ Dr. Leggett (UK) If you're

[Event Report] Today, the 2025 Blue Planet Prize award ceremony took place. A certificate and a trophy were presented to each individual laureate, and a cash prize of $500,000 was awarded to each of laureates. Please visit our website for more details. : af-info.or.jp/en/blueplanet/…

[Event Report: Blue Planet Prize Commemorative Lectures in Tokyo] Today, at the Univ. of Tokyo, we held the 2025 Blue Planet Prize commemorative lectures. The day after tomorrow, Lectures will take place at Kyoto International Community House. Please visit our website for more

What will we leave for the future generations—hope or crisis? There is a way to slow the rise of global temperatures within the next 20 years. Stanford Professor Robert B. Jackson shares the “science of hope.” By cutting methane emissions, we can save our planet—and protect our

A Remarkable Transition: From the Oil Industry to Solar Power, and now to Nature Restoration! Dr. Leggett talks about the “carbon bubble” and the financial risks behind it. Here’s your hint for protecting the future. Watch now youtu.be/xPn2eLjwugs #ClimateCrisis #GreenEnergy