Selaginella lepidophylla, resurrection plant from Mexico

Drought-defying plants could transform agriculture and food security in a changing climate. As the world faces intensifying climate challenges, from prolonged droughts to erratic rainfall patterns, scientists and policymakers are increasingly turning to nature-based solutions. Among the most fascinating of these are resurrection plants, a group of flora that can survive extreme dehydration and come […]

From Ruin to Renewal

Today’s challenges can ignite a bold new era of progress. Throughout human history, we can see recurring cycles of crisis and collapse but also, critically, resilience and renewal. Today, when we face environmental degradation, climate change, social fragmentation, and existential risk, it is important to remember that our ancestors have weathered dark times before, and […]