(IN BRIEF) AFRY, a global sustainability and engineering company, is participating in COP28, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, as part of the Business Sweden delegation. AFRY aims to highlight its sustainable solutions and leadership in addressing the climate crisis. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AFRY, biodiversity, Brendan Cronin, Business Sweden, clean energy, climate change, climate crisis, climate goals, COP, COP28, COP28 conference, greenhouse gases, Henrik Tegnér, Jonas Gustavsson, Linda Pålsson, sustainability, UNFCCC
(IN BRIEF) The Anholt Offshore Wind Farm in Denmark has launched a research project to cultivate low-carbon foods like seaweed and mussels while protecting the marine environment. The project aims to address both the climate crisis and marine conservation by … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Food & Beverage, Industrial
Tagged Anholt Offshore Wind Farm, biodiversity, Boulder reefs, climate crisis, climate-friendly foods, Denmark, Dewi Dylander, Drones, DTU, Ingrid Reumert, Jan Kæraa Rasmussen, Jens Kjerulf Petersen, Kattegat, marine ecosystem, marine environment, offshore wind farm, PensionDanmark, PKA, renewable electricity, seaweed, Technical University of Denmark, ULTFARMS project, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) Eduardo Brondizio, an Anthropologist Professor from Indiana University, Bloomington, has been awarded the 2023 Volvo Environment Prize for his extensive research spanning over three decades on the Amazon region’s environmental challenges. Contrary to common belief, Brondizio highlights the … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Environment, Society, Sweden
Tagged Acai, agricultural economy, agroforestry, Amazon, Amazon River, Anthropologist, biodiversity, climate change, climate security, deforestation, Eduardo Brondizio, environmental challenges, food production, Indiana University, Indigenous people, rainforests, sustainability, Volvo Environment Prize, Volvo Environment Prize Foundation
(IN BRIEF) SUEZ, a global environmental services leader, is relocating its headquarters to Altiplano, a sustainable building in La Défense, Paris. The move, scheduled for early 2025, underscores SUEZ’s commitment to providing eco-friendly workplaces for its employees. Altiplano offers extensive … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Real Estate
Tagged Altiplano, biodiversity, BREEAM Excellent level, eco-sufficient facilities, headquarters, HQE Exceptional level, La Défense, OsmoZ, Paris, Sabrina Soussan, SUEZ, Tour CB21 skyscraper, Well Health 2021, Wellv2 Gold level, WiredScore Platinum level
(IN BRIEF) The annual Bee and Pollination Festival will be held at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden, showcasing the importance of pollinators in ecosystems and agriculture. The event, taking place on August 26 and 27, will feature talks by … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Education, Environment, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged agriculture, Bee and Pollination Festival, biodiversity, Botanic Garden, Chris Morton, ecosystems, Jane Memmott, Miranda Bane, Monica Barlow, Nick Wray, pollinators, University of Bristol, Vital Role
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has introduced Carbon2Nature (C2N), a new company focused on nature-based solutions to reduce global carbon footprints. The initiative aims to capture and store over 61 million tonnes of CO2 through projects that generate high-quality carbon credits. C2N … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Spain
Tagged biodiversity, Carbon2Nature, conservation, Global Carbon Reduction, Iberdrola, Management, Miguel Ángel García Tamargo, mitigate emissions, Nature-based solutions, restoration, sustainability, sustainable economy
(IN BRIEF) A new study published in Nature, involving researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA), highlights the undervaluation of nature as a core aspect of the current environmental crisis. The study identifies the dominance of narrow market-based values … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged biodiversity, Environmental Crisis, nature, Prof Unai Pascual, Prof Adrian Martin, study, University of East Anglia
(IN BRIEF) A roundabout at the University of Warwick has been named Roundabout of the Year 2024 for its contribution to promoting biodiversity and supporting the local ecosystem. The roundabout features a variety of plant species known for attracting bees, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament has adopted its position on a nature restoration law, aiming to combat climate change and biodiversity loss. MEPs support restoration measures covering at least 20% of EU land and sea areas by 2030, highlighting the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) EnBW has officially inaugurated the largest solar park in the Tuttlingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. With a capacity of 17.3 megawatts, the solar park in Emmingen-Liptingen has the potential to provide climate-friendly energy to approximately 5,800 households. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Environment Committee of the European Parliament has adopted its position to improve air quality in the EU, aiming to create a cleaner and healthier environment. The report sets stricter limit and target values for pollutants such as … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Environment, European Union, Government, Law
Tagged Air Quality, Air Quality Guidelines, biodiversity, cleaner environment, Environment committee, EU Parliament, healthier environment, human health, improve air quality in the EU, Javi López, natural ecosystems, nitrogen dioxide, NO2, O3, Ozone, particulate matter, pollutants, SO2, sulphur dioxide, WHO, World Health Organization
(IN BRIEF) The Environment committee of the European Parliament (MEPs) has failed to secure a majority vote on the Commission’s proposed Nature Restoration Law. Following a series of voting sessions held on June 15 and June 27, the Committee on … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall, an energy company in Sweden, is converting its power line corridors into biodiversity hotspots, spanning 250 kilometers. These corridors have become crucial habitats for endangered species and are comparable to traditional, species-rich grasslands. Through extensive analysis and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Syngenta Crop Protection has introduced EQUENTO®, a novel seed treatment that offers effective control of soil pests while promoting farm sustainability. EQUENTO® is based on Syngenta’s PLINAZOLIN® technology and provides precise control of a broad range of pests, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Neste, a global renewable fuels and sustainable solutions company, has been selected as one of the initial companies in the target validation group for science-based targets (SBTs) for nature by The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN). The group, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Holcim, a global building materials company, has been selected by the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) to participate in piloting the world’s first science-based targets for nature. Holcim will submit its nature targets for validation in 2023, based … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged biodiversity, Biodiversity Indicator and Reporting System, BIRS, climate targets, Erin Billman, holcim, IUCN, Magali Anderson, SBTN, Science Based Targets Network, science-based targets for nature, WORLD’S FIRST SCIENCE-BASED TARGETS FOR NATURE
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto demonstrates its commitment to biodiversity on the International Day for Biological Diversity by highlighting various initiatives and projects at its global production sites. These efforts include planting over 70,000 trees in 2023, conducting dendrological research and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management
Tagged biodiversity, dendrological research, endangered peregrine falcons, environmental protection, Green Hub, GreenFactory, GreenFuture, GreenProduct, GreenRetail, IBBI, India Business and Biodiversity Initiative, Indian plants, International Day for Biological Diversity, Krakonoš Gardens, Krakonoš Gardens funding initiative, Krkonoše National Park, Michael Oeljeklaus, Oxygen Park, peregrine falcons, planting trees, reforestation, SAVWIPL, Ško-Energo, ŠKODA AUTO, Škoda Auto Brand Management, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd., Škoda Trees, sustainability, The Škoda Auto Endowment Fund, Volkswagen Financial Services
(IN BRIEF) KfW Development Bank celebrates the two-year anniversary of the Legacy Landscapes Fund (LLF), an initiative for biodiversity conservation. The LLF provides long-term financing for protected areas in developing countries, ensuring effective conservation efforts. It has achieved significant progress, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Biotalys and Syngenta Crop Protection are partnering to research, develop, and commercialize biocontrol solutions to manage pests in a broad range of crops. The solution will be based on Biotalys’ AGROBODY technology platform, offering a new mode of … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AGROBODYTM, biocontrol solutions, biodiversity, Biotalys, Camilla Corsi, crop protection, crops, Patrice Sellès, pest resistance, pests, sustainable agriculture, Syngenta Crop Protection
(IN BRIEF) SEB Investment Management has updated its sustainability policy, adding new exclusion criteria for biodiversity. The policy focuses on five themes: climate, biodiversity, water, human rights and labour rights, and corporate governance. The fund company will not invest in … Read the full press release
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