(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool’s School of Architecture has received a £2.2 million grant from the Leverhulme Trust to establish a research center focused on the impact of climate change and urbanization on West African coastal cities. The five-year … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Architecture, climate change, heritage and coastal urbanism research Lab, Heritage and Urbanism in West Africa (AHUWA), Leverhulme Award, Leverhulme Trust, Masters Programme in Global Urbanism and Heritage, Professor Anthony Hollander, Professor Ola Uduku, Professor Taibat Lawanson, research cluster, School of Architecture, sustainability, UN Sustainable Development Goals, University of Lagos, University of Liverpool, West African Coast, £2.2m grant
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Imperial College London found that Typhoon Gaemi in July 2024 was 50% more likely due to human-driven climate change, with its maximum wind speeds increased by 7%. The study, powered by Vodafone Foundation’s DreamLab app, used … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged climate change, DreamLab, Human-Driven, Iris, Typhoon Gaemi, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking study led by an international team, including SAMS, has mapped plant life across Antarctica, revealing nearly 45 square kilometers of vegetation. This discovery, published in Nature Geoscience, will inform conservation efforts and challenge perceptions of Antarctica … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Antarctica, Charlotte Walshaw, climate change, conservation, Dr. Andrew Gray, Dr. Matthew Davey, Plant Life, Scottish Association for Marine Science, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) A study by the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW), co-authored by Empa researcher Gerrit Kuhlmann, highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite-based earth observations can help reduce the impact of climate change in Switzerland. The study suggests … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AI, climate change, Empa, Gerrit Kuhlmann, SATW Study, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) The Horizon Europe-funded SWIFTT project introduces a tool using Copernicus satellite data and AI to combat forest threats like insect outbreaks, wildfires, and windthrow. This innovation aims to boost productivity and cost-effectiveness for forest managers and policymakers. Forests … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Environment, European Union, France, Germany, Latvia, Technology
Tagged 100KTREEs, Ariane Kaploun, AXA Climate, BirdWatch, Chiara Solimini, climate change, CLUG 2.0, CO2, Copernicus satellite data, Da Vinci Labs, EU Forest Strategy, EUSPA, forest managers, foresters, forests, Horizon Europe SWIFTT project, Insect outbreaks, Leibniz University Hannover, MAGDA, Quentin d’Huart, satellite imagery analysis, SWIFTT, Timbtrack, University of Bari Aldo Moro, wildfires, Wildsense, windthrow damage
The solution will increase forest management productivity and cost-effectiveness, and enable forest managers, authorities, and policymakers to deal with forest threats proactively (IN BRIEF) Insect outbreaks, wildfires, and windthrow pose significant threats to European forests, exacerbated by climate change-induced extreme … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Aviation & Aerospace, Environment, European Union, France, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged AI, app, Ariane Kaploun, artificial-intelligence, AXA Climate, Bark Beetle, biodiversity, biomass loss, Chiara Solimini, climate change, combat climate change, copernicus, Copernicus satellites, Da Vinci Labs, droughts, earth observation data, Earth observation programme, EGNSS, EU, EU Forest Strategy, EU forests, Europe, European Commission, European forests, European Green Deal, European Union, EUSPA, Extreme weather events, forest, forest data, forest health threats, forest management, forest management tool, forest managers, forest protection, Forest restoration, forest threats, foresters, forestry, GALILEO, global navigation satellite systems, GNSS, Groupe Coopération Forestière, heatwaves, Horizon Europe, Insect outbreaks, insects, Leibniz University Hannover, Machine Learning, mapping, pathogens, Quentin d'Huart, remote sensing tools, Rigas Mezi, satellite, satellite data, satellite imagery, Sentinel, Space Research Institute of Ukraine, storms, SWIFTT, SWIFTT consortium, SWIFTT project, Timbtrack, trees, University of Bari Aldo Moro, wildfires, Wildsense, windthrow
(IN BRIEF) The Museum of Unrest, launched by LPS21, aims to revolutionize activist art and design through an online platform. It features curated collections, interactive virtual events, and a global lineup of diverse artists. This digital space seeks to foster … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Internet & Online, Media, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Activist, activist art, activists, Antoinette Lafarge, art, artistry, Askari Soldier, Beauvais Lyons, Clare Patey, climate change, design, design worlds, designers, digital space, John Phillips, LPS21, Maria Vlachou, Najlaa Elagedi, Online Exhibitions, platform, platform for artists, Sasha Galitzine, sustainable, technology, The Museum of Unrest
(IN BRIEF) The Museum of Unrest, initiated by LPS21, is a groundbreaking venture in activist art and design. Through its online platform, it facilitates connections among artists, designers, and activists to foster idea development. Blending design, technology, and societal themes, … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Internet & Online, Media, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Activist, activist art, activists, Antoinette Lafarge, art, artistry, Askari Soldier, Beauvais Lyons, Clare Patey, climate change, design, design worlds, designers, digital space, John Phillips, LPS21, Maria Vlachou, Najlaa Elagedi, Online Exhibitions, platform, platform for artists, Sasha Galitzine, sustainable, technology, The Museum of Unrest, writing
(IN BRIEF) El Instituto Global sobre Distritos de Innovación (GIID.org) lanzó hoy su última investigación titulada “Distritos de Innovación y la Centralidad del Terreno”, destacando el papel fundamental del uso del suelo en la transformación de estos distritos para abordar … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Non Profit, Real Estate, Technology
Tagged Cambio Climático, climate change, desigualdades sociales, distritos de innovación, Distritos de Innovación y la Centralidad del Terreno, El Instituto Global sobre Distritos de Innovación, enfermedades infecciosas, geografía de la innovación, geography of innovation, GIID.org, infectious diseases, innovation districts, Innovation Districts and Land Centrality, investigación, Julie Wagner, land use, social inequalities, The Global Institute on Innovation Districts, uso del suelo
(IN BRIEF) Terna has earned a prestigious spot on the list of leading international companies engaging their suppliers in the fight against climate change, according to the Climate Change survey conducted by CDP. Achieving an ‘A’ rating, the highest score … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Italy, Management, News
Tagged Awards, CDP, climate change, Leaderership, sustainability, Terna
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank’s Corporate Responsibility program in Asia is empowering women in agriculture across the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and India. Through partnerships and funding, women are gaining access to education, innovative farming equipment, and sustainable practices, enhancing their livelihoods … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Education, Financial, Investment, Management, Society
Tagged agri-education school system, agricultural training, agriculture, Asian agriculture, Barfi Devi, bio-digester, biofertilizer, biogas, Breaking down gender barriers, climate change, Corporate Responsibility programme in Asia, Deutsche Bank, Empowering women, Farming in Asia, food production, food security, Gawad Kalinga, gender barriers, gender divide, INDIA, Mary Kris L. Alinsub, NGO, organic waste, PHILIPPINES, renewable energy, Ruk Rakaganno, scholarships, SEED Philippines, Social Entrepreneurs, Sri Lanka and, Sumanawathie, sustainable honey production, TESDA, WOMEN
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has announced a €20 million investment under the InvestEU program to support the Blue Revolution Fund, managed by Hatch Blue. This investment aims to boost early-stage aquaculture enterprises, address market deficiencies, and promote … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Environment, European Union, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Technology
Tagged alternative seafood protein solutions, aquaculture, aquaculture enterprises, Blue Revolution Fund, BlueInvest, clean technologies, Climate, climate change, EIB, EIF, environmental impact, environmental solutions, European Investment Fund, European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund, European Union, finfish, Georg Baunach, Green Deal, Hatch Blue, INNOVATION, InvestEU, InvestEU Blue economy Fund, marine ecosystem, Marjut Falkstedt, restoring ocean ecosystems, seaweed, shellfish, sustainability, sustainable aquaculture, sustainable aquaculture farming, The European Investment Fund, The Nature Conservancy, Virginijus Sinkevičius
(IN BRIEF) Roland Berger has successfully finalized its acquisition of Amane Advisors, a specialized consulting firm focusing on water, resource, and energy recovery. This strategic move bolsters Roland Berger’s expertise in water consulting, positioning the firm as a leader in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Amane Advisors, Blue-chip companies, business strategy, climate change, energy recovery, environmental challenges, Geoff Gage, Geographic fit, Industry expertise, Public organizations, resource recovery, Roland Berger, Stefan Schaible, Strategic consulting, Strategic fit, sustainability, waste management, Water consulting, water cycle, water management
(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re Institute’s latest analysis reveals that climate change is poised to escalate economic losses globally due to severe weather events. The report highlights the vulnerability of countries like the Philippines and the United States, which face significant … Read the full press release
Posted in Economy, Financial, Insurance, Switzerland
Tagged Australia, Austria, CHINA, climate change, economic losses, floods, GDP, INDIA, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, IPCC, Japan, Jérôme Jean Haegeli, PHILIPPINES, property damage losses, severe thunderstorms, Swiss Re, Swiss Re Institute, Switzerland, Taiwan, THAILAND, tropical cyclones, US, US economy, weather perils, weather-related natural catastrophes, winter storms
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and CEPSA have teamed up to protect the Laguna Primera de Palos wetland in Huelva, Spain, using an innovative IoT solution. The system, powered by solar panels, detects forest fires early by identifying initial combustion particles. Successfully … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) WACKER has achieved an exceptional milestone by securing the highest rating of A in the Climate Change category of the CDP’s annual sustainability assessment, reaffirming its leadership in climate protection. This recognition underscores WACKER’s commitment to environmental stewardship … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged Awards, CDP, climate change, Peter Gigler, Sustainability Assessment, WACKER
(IN BRIEF) Barclays reinforces its dedication to addressing climate change by releasing a revised Climate Change Statement and unveiling a Transition Finance Framework. The updated statement outlines stringent measures, including restrictions on financing for certain energy projects and requirements for … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Barclays, climate change, climate commitment, Daniel Hanna, Energy Transition Group, Finance Framework, Laura Barlow, Mike Cormier, partnership, sustainability, transition
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone’s commitment to transparency and action on climate change has garnered recognition from the global environmental non-profit CDP, securing the telecom giant a coveted place on its prestigious annual ‘A List’. Acknowledged for efforts to reduce emissions, address … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 'A List', Awards, CDP, climate change, Joakim Reiter, leadership, Sherry Madera, sustainability, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) Neste has achieved Leadership status and an A− rating for its climate actions in the annual assessment conducted by the global non-profit organization CDP. This recognition is for Neste’s environmental transparency and climate performance. The company has consistently … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu Oyj, a global leader in sustainable stainless steel, has been accepted as a new organizational member of the Climate Leadership Coalition (CLC), Europe’s largest non-profit climate business network. CLC is dedicated to developing business-driven solutions to combat … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric executives are participating in the World Economic Forum, highlighting the need for more immediate action to combat climate change. They stress that existing technologies should be widely deployed to address environmental concerns, as energy consumption accounts … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Management, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged climate change, energy efficiency, energy prices, energy resilience, environmental sustainability, geopolitical tensions, lowering emissions, Olivier Blum, Peter Herweck, Schneider Electric, World Economic Forum
(IN BRIEF) In an unprecedented move, nearly every country has pledged to transition away from fossil fuels, marking a pivotal moment in the global climate effort. This commitment is part of the inaugural global stocktake designed to accelerate progress toward … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Government, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Sweden
Tagged AFRY, climate change, COP28, Henrik Tegnér, Nations, sustainability, Transition Away From Fossil Fuels
(IN BRIEF) During the 28th United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28), EDF Group has reiterated its dedication to combating climate change and achieving “net zero emissions.” The company supports various initiatives announced at COP28, including efforts … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Management, Media, News
Tagged Climate Action, climate change, COP28, EDF Group, Luc Rémont, Net zero emissions, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In a significant announcement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, the European Investment Bank (EIB) revealed its pioneering approach to a just transition and just resilience on a global scale. The EIB Group introduced … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Luxembourg
Tagged Ambroise Fayolle, Climate Action, climate change, COP28, Dubai, EIB, EIB Global, EIB Group Climate Bank Roadmap, energy security, environmental sustainability, European Investment Fund, Gelsomina Vigliotti, green energy transition, green finance, net-zero economy, The EIB Group, The European Investment Bank, Thomas Östros, United Arab Emirates, United Nations Climate Change Conference, Werner Hoyer
(IN BRIEF) Yara, a global agricultural solutions provider, has introduced a new brand of biostimulants called YaraAmplix™ to help farmers combat the challenges posed by climate change on crop production. These biostimulants are formulated with natural ingredients such as seaweed … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Chemicals, Industrial, Italy
Tagged Biostimulant World Congress, biostimulants, climate change, crop resilience, crops, farmers, Rejane Souza, Svein Tore Holsether, Yara, YaraAmplix™
(IN BRIEF) Neste is teaming up with French fuel distributors Altens and Bolloré Energy to introduce Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ to the French market starting in January 2024. This collaboration aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Altens, biofuels, Bolloré Energy, climate change, France, hydrogen, Mohamed Bennama, Neste, Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, Peter Zonneveld, reduction of greenhouse gas emission, renewable diesel, Thibaut de Rivoire
(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval, as part of the Swedish delegation to COP28, is actively participating in discussions and collaborations to expedite the transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. The company’s focus revolves around the systemic shift in key industries, including … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Alfa Laval, climate change, COP28, net-zero emissions, partnership, sustainability, transition
(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 Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are introducing the “Sustainability Award supported by NST” for exceptional research and development efforts in sustainable energy and climate change economics. The inaugural recipients are Prof. … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Technology
Tagged Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities, climate change, climate change economics, EIT InnoEnergy, energy start-ups, London School of Economics and Political Science, Lord Nicholas Stern, Nobel Sustainability Trust, Nobel Sustainability Trust Summit, NST, Peter Nobel, Prof. Elena Bou, Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann, Sustainability Award supported by NST, sustainable energy, Technical University of Munich, TUM
(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) The Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) has been supporting Thales Alenia Space, along with partners the Luxembourg Institute of Sciences and Technologies (LIST) and PricewaterhouseCoopers Luxembourg (PwC), in their initiative to create a Proof of Concept for a flood … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Alessandro Grasso, climate change, Digital Twin Earth, Etienne Barritault, Flood Prediction, Laurent Probst, Luxembourg, partnership, Patrick Matgen, sustainability, Thales, Thales Alenia Space
(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has introduced a new initiative called “Exeter Innovation” aimed at fostering business partnerships and addressing contemporary challenges, including climate change and skills shortages. This initiative seeks to connect organizations with leading experts, support skill … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged "Exeter Innovation", Chris Evans, climate change, Dr Simon Berry, Gillian Keegan, Laurence Oakes-Ash, Nick Ridgeon, partnership, Professor Ian Youngs, Professor Lisa Roberts, skills shortages, Stuart Brocklehurst, sustainability, University of Exeter
(IN BRIEF) The changing climate poses significant challenges, including wildfires, unpredictable rainfall, and heatwaves. To address these issues, there’s a global need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon markets, including voluntary carbon markets, provide a way to assign value to … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Government, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged ACORN, Carbon Markets, climate change, heatwaves, Rabobank, Small-Scale Farmers, Solidaridad, sustainability, unpredictable rainfall, wildfires
(IN BRIEF) Nicola Ranger, Leader of the Resilience and International Development Program at the Environmental Change Institute, and Sibylle Steimen, Managing Director of Advisory & Services at Allianz Re, advocate for increased attention to climate resilience and adaptation. They emphasize … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Marketing, News
Tagged adaptation, Allianz, climate change, climate resilience, insurance industry, Nicola Ranger, Sibylle Steimen
(IN BRIEF) An international team of researchers has released a scientific paper through the IDAlert project, published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe journal on August 7, 2023. Titled “Decision-Support Tools to Build Climate Resilience Against Emerging Infectious Diseases … Read the full press release
Posted in Environment, European Union, Healthcare, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Society
Tagged climate change, climate-driven health risks, climate-sensitive infectious diseases, Emerging Infectious Diseases, Horizon Europe, IDAlert project, infectious disease, Joacim Rocklöv, Lancet Regional Health Journal, one health, zoonosis
(IN BRIEF) Electrolux Group, operating under its premium brand AEG, is unveiling its most resource-efficient appliances, the AEG EcoLine, at IFA 2023. These appliances, covering various categories, are designed to reduce climate impact while maintaining high performance. The selection includes … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AEG EcoLine, Alexander Dehmel, appliances, Berlin, Chris Braam, climate change, Electrolux, IFA 2023, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Newcastle University has been awarded the Excellence in Internationalisation honor by the European Association for International Education (EAIE). This prestigious accolade celebrates the university’s exceptional approach to integrating international research and educational opportunities, focusing on addressing societal and … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Education, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Award, climate change, EAIE, Excellence in Internationalisation, higher education, inclusivity, International Mobility Strategic Plan, Muhammed Topdas, Newcastle University, NUWE, Professor Chris Day, Professor Ievgenii Gerasimov, sustainability, UK–Ukraine Twinning Initiative, University of Sanctuary, War Childhood Museum
(IN BRIEF) The Knowledge and Innovation Covenant (KIC) has awarded funding to three projects under the ‘Collaboration in mission-driven innovation’ call. These projects involve interdisciplinary consortia of knowledge institutions, private entities, and public partners. The research aims to explore ways … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Brilliant Planet has teamed up with Schneider Electric and Platinum Electrical Engineering to implement the EcoStruxure Automation Expert solution for its low-cost, algae-based carbon capture technology. By growing microalgae in open-air pond-based systems, Brilliant Planet can sequester carbon … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A recent study conducted by a researcher from the University of York highlights that all UK habitats will face significant challenges due to climate change in the coming years. The study analyzes past and future climate data, current … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged climate change, Dr Oliver Pescott, Dr Oliver Wilson, UK Habitats, University of York, Vulnerabilities
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