Greenhouse gas emissions throughout the plastic life cycle — Plastic contribution to climate change through its life cycle. This photo has been graciously provided to be used in the GRID-Arendal resources library by: GRID-Arendal

Figure 2. Greenhouse gas emissions during the global plastics production — This photo has been graciously provided to be used in the GRID-Arendal resources library by: GRID-Arendal

Figure 3. Greenhouse gas emissions deriving from selected polymer types across their life cycle. — This photo has been graciously provided to be used in the GRID-Arendal resources library by: GRID-Arendal

Figure 4. Summary of the strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions relevant for plastics reported under the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement — This photo has been graciously provided to be used in the GRID-Arendal resources library by: GRID-Arendal

Figure 5. Life cycle stages of plastic under the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement. — This photo has been graciously provided to be used in the GRID-Arendal resources library by: GRID-Arendal

Figure 6. Relationship of recommended measures under the plastics instrument, the UNFCCC, and the Paris Agreement. — This photo has been graciously provided to be used in the GRID-Arendal resources library by: GRID-Arendal

Summary of the UNFCCC/Paris Agreement and the Plastics instrument — This photo has been graciously provided to be used in the GRID-Arendal resources library by: GRID-Arendal

Kolmanskop: Namibia’s Ghost Town of Shifting Sands

Kolmanskop, once a thriving diamond mining town in the heart of the Namib Desert, now stands as an eerie yet captivating ghost town. Swallowed by the relentless desert sands, its abandoned buildings tell a story of rapid wealth, decline, and nature reclaiming its space. This collection captures the haunting beauty of this historic site, where…

Produced by:

Rob Barnes
Year:

31/01/2025

Category: What We Do

Kolmanskop: Namibia’s Ghost Town of Shifting Sands

A visual meditation on impermanence, memory, and the power of nature to reclaim

Overview

An abandoned diamond town in Namibia’s desert now draped in sand. This photo collection captures the haunting beauty and environmental reflection of Kolmanskop as it transforms over time.

What’s Inside

Photographs – Stunning visuals of empty hallways, shifting dunes, and sun-bleached walls that blur the line between built and natural worlds

How to Use This Collection

This visual resource is suited for:

Exhibitions, classrooms, and storytelling platforms exploring climate, culture, or extractive histories.
Communicators and educators reflecting on land use, restoration, and natural cycles.
Artists and writers seeking inspiration in the meeting point of human ambition and ecological response.

Why It Matters:

Reminds us of nature’s resilience and the impermanence of human landscapes.
Explore the Full Collection Below

Use Constraints

Using this item and referring to it is encouraged, and please use it in presentations, web pages, newspapers, blogs and reports.

For any form of publication, please include the link to this page and give the creator credit (in this case Rob Barnes)

GRID-Arendal provides all materials on our website in the highest quality available (please dont contact us for higher resolution)

Please only send an email to request@grida.no for individuals/organisations requesting the use of the content outside the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence.

Information shared is accurate at the time of publication. Older information may no longer contain scientifically sound information or may not be considered the best resource available.

View these Photos/Graphics on Flickr

Videos are served from Vimeo/Youtube