Tag Archives: environmental resilience

WTC Appoints Dr. Ioannis Ieropoulos as Scientific Advisor, Strengthening Leadership in Sustainable Engineering, Bio‑Inspired Innovation, and Science‑Driven Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC), a Switzerland-based international non-profit focused on global dialogue around emerging technologies, has appointed Dr. Ioannis (Yannis) Ieropoulos as Scientific Advisor to its Advisory Board. A recognised leader in sustainable engineering and bio-inspired energy … Read the full press release

New Swedish funding strengthens Nefco’s role in rebuilding Ukraine with focus on decentralisation and environmental resilience

(IN BRIEF) Sweden has pledged an additional SEK 700 million (approximately EUR 65 million) to Nefco to support Ukraine’s green recovery, bringing total Swedish funding for Nefco’s programme to EUR 82.3 million, with a focus on sustainable waste management, decentralisation, … Read the full press release

EIB Strengthens Partnership with Banca di Asti to Boost Financing for Italian Agricultural SMEs

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banca di Asti have signed a €100 million financing agreement to support Italian SMEs in the agriculture and bioeconomy sectors, with 10% of the funds reserved for young farmers. The signing took … Read the full press release

STRABAG, Equitix and GLIL Infrastructure secure £3 billion Haweswater Aqueduct upgrade to protect water supply for North West England

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG SE, working with Equitix and GLIL Infrastructure, has achieved financial close on the £3 billion Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP). The project will upgrade the 110-kilometre aqueduct that carries water from the Lake District to Greater Manchester, … Read the full press release