Studies have shown that petting an animal can reduce levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, while increasing the production of oxytocin, known as the love hormone.
One of the most significant achievements of COP16 was the creation of a permanent subsidiary body that allows indigenous peoples and local communities to have direct voice in the negotiations.
The promise that technology could change our lives and make us more prosperous is in crisis. Today we have more information than ever before, but our communication and learning has not improved one iota.
