Tag Archives: climate change

KIT and University of Geneva Research Reveals Key Limitations of AI Forecasting in Predicting Record-Breaking Weather Phenomena

(IN BRIEF) A new international study led by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and the University of Geneva finds that while AI-based weather forecasting models are highly effective under typical conditions, they fall short when predicting record-breaking extreme weather events such … Read the full press release

Amundi World Investment Forum 2026 to Examine Global Power Shifts and Investment Strategies in a Changing Economic Order

(IN BRIEF) Amundi will host the 16th Amundi World Investment Forum in Paris in June 2026, bringing together over 900 global experts to explore the evolving geopolitical and economic landscape under the theme “Age of Empires? Power and Potential.” The … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki and Finnish Meteorological Institute Reveal Critical Role of Soil in Dairy Emissions Calculations

(IN BRIEF) A new study led by the University of Helsinki and the Finnish Meteorological Institute reveals that the carbon footprint of milk production may be significantly higher than current estimates suggest, particularly when soil carbon emissions are taken into … Read the full press release

Water, Power, and Deterrence: India’s Strategic Reset of the Indus Waters Treaty

(IN BRIEF) India’s most consequential response to the Pahalgam attack was its decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, marking a historic shift from treating water as a guaranteed entitlement to using it as a conditional strategic tool … Read the full press release

Empa Led Research Highlights Rising Chemical Emissions Threatening Ozone Recovery Timeline

(IN BRIEF) A study led by Empa has found that emissions from industrial feedstock chemicals could delay the recovery of the ozone layer by several years. These substances, still used in manufacturing processes, have been underestimated in both usage and … Read the full press release

Telefónica Strengthens Sustainability Strategy with Certified Eco Smart Portfolio Driving Measurable Emission Reductions

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has helped avoid over 19.2 million tonnes of CO₂e emissions by 2025 through its Eco Smart digital solutions, marking a notable year-on-year increase. More than half of its B2B portfolio is now certified by AENOR, confirming its … Read the full press release

Symrise secures top-tier CDP scores and strengthens its global sustainability and supply chain strategy

(IN BRIEF) Symrise has earned an A- rating for climate change, an A- for water security, and a B for forest stewardship in CDP’s 2025 assessment, placing it among the top-performing companies globally for environmental transparency and action. The results … Read the full press release

TUM launches Center for Alpine Forest Management to safeguard Bavaria’s protective mountain forests under climate change

(IN BRIEF) TUM has launched the Center for Alpine Forest Management with support from the Eva Mayr-Stihl Foundation to study how climate change is affecting Bavaria’s protective mountain forests and to develop strategies for their long-term preservation. The center brings … Read the full press release

New Sustainability Analysis Shows Vattenfall Outpacing Market in Climate Trust Growth

(IN BRIEF) A new sustainability analysis based on long-term data from the Sustainable Brand Index identifies Vattenfall as a leading example of how consumer trust in sustainability can be built and strengthened over time. The Strategic Brand Radar shows that … Read the full press release

CDP Awards Outokumpu Top Climate Rating for Low-Carbon Stainless Steel and Emissions Cuts

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has been named to CDP’s Climate Change A List, earning the highest possible score for its climate transparency and emissions reduction efforts. The assessment recognises the company’s strong governance, ambitious science-based targets, and progress in delivering low-carbon … Read the full press release

University of Southampton study highlights urgent need for layered flood defences in Shanghai as climate and subsidence pressures grow

(IN BRIEF) A new international study led by the University of Southampton warns that Shanghai could face far larger and deeper floods by 2100 as extreme weather, sea-level rise, and land subsidence interact to intensify compound flood events. Researchers modelled … Read the full press release

University of Southampton Research Shows Southern Westerly Winds Drove Massive Peat Growth and Altered Global Carbon Cycling 15,000 Years Ago

(IN BRIEF) A global team led by the University of Southampton has discovered that ancient peat bogs across the Southern Hemisphere expanded rapidly around 15,000 years ago due to abrupt shifts in the Southern Westerly Winds, a finding published in … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space Technologies Enable Successful Deployment of Sentinel-6B to Track Rising Oceans

(IN BRIEF) The Copernicus Sentinel-6B satellite has been successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, marking a major milestone in global sea-level monitoring. Developed through a partnership between the European Commission, ESA, Eumetsat, NASA, NOAA, … Read the full press release

New Statkraft solar farms and hybrid plants add 340 MWp to Brazil’s grid, supporting COP30 climate commitments

(IN BRIEF) At COP30 in Belém, Statkraft inaugurated new hybrid renewable projects in Brazil’s Bahia and Pernambuco states, adding 340 MWp of solar capacity through the Morro do Cruzeiro, Santa Eugênia, and Serrita solar farms. The €200 million (NOK 2.3 … Read the full press release

Interactive map from University of Leeds exposes how deforestation accelerates local warming and endangers tropical communities

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Leeds have developed an interactive map revealing that tropical deforestation can raise local temperatures by up to 5°C, intensifying heat exposure and threatening human health in vulnerable regions. The tool, led by Dr … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Research Shows How Legal Flexibility in UNESCO Biospheres Boosts Community-Led Conservation

(IN BRIEF) A University of Exeter study by Dr Tiago de Melo Cartaxo has found that the legal flexibility embedded in UNESCO Biosphere Reserves promotes stronger community participation in environmental conservation. By relying on “soft law” and adaptive governance, these … Read the full press release

Harvard Scholar Naomi Oreskes Awarded 2025 Volvo Environment Prize for Groundbreaking Work on Science, Climate Change, and Public Trust

(IN BRIEF) Naomi Oreskes, Harvard University professor and internationally recognized historian of science, has been named the 2025 Volvo Environment Prize laureate for her influential research on climate change, scientific consensus, and public trust in science. Known for co-authoring Merchants … Read the full press release

New Report Supported by Bayer Highlights Urgent Need for Allergy-Friendly Schools and Evidence-Based Treatment for Children

(IN BRIEF) A new expert-led publication in the European Medical Journal, supported by Bayer, highlights the growing global burden of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) among children. Affecting 20% of children worldwide, the condition is linked to reduced academic performance, poor … Read the full press release

XXV FIGO World Congress in Cape Town Brings Together Global Experts to Drive Women’s Health and Rights Forward

(IN BRIEF) FIGO will host over 5,000 participants at the XXV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 5–9 October 2025. Returning to Africa for the first time since 2009, the Congress will … Read the full press release

University of Twente inaugurates FieldLab as a living laboratory for climate, urban, and agricultural challenges

(IN BRIEF) The University of Twente has opened its new FieldLab, a semi-controlled outdoor research and training facility that allows students, researchers, and societal partners to test solutions for climate change, urban resilience, and food security. Designed with sustainability and … Read the full press release