As climate impacts intensify, the people most at risk remain the least financed. While adaptation — the act of strengthening communities to withstand climate shocks — is by necessity local, global capital flows haven’t followed suit, with less than 1% of global climate finance going toward community adaptation. The result is that those on the […]
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Sikaiana, less than two square kilometres, is encircled by the sea and is home to just 300 people. It is also more than 200 kilometres from the main island of the Solomon archipelago. Most homes lie steps from the shore, where high tides flood the tree line and seep into wells, making freshwater scarce. Still, life continues with a sense of […]
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Rescue teams race against time as survivors pulled from waters near Langkawi; fears mount for those still unaccounted for. 🌊 The Incident A migrant boat carrying nearly 100 people capsized near the Malaysia–Thailand maritime border late last week, leaving one woman confirmed dead and more than 90 passengers missing. The tragedy unfolded close to Tarutao […]
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Ministers O’Brien and Dillon announce expansion of Ireland’s flagship litter‑picking education programme, empowering over 24,000 children and their families. 🌍 National Rollout of Picker Pals Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien TD and Minister of State Alan Dillon TD have confirmed nearly €380,000 in funding for the Picker Pals Programme, extending its […]
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Nearly 34,000 participants benefit as Ireland’s flagship agri‑environment scheme strengthens its climate and biodiversity goals. 💶 Payments Begin for Tranche 1 Farmers Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon TD has announced that advance payments under the Agri‑Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) have commenced. A total of €146.94 million is being issued this […]
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TACTICS initiative strengthens emergency preparedness and firefighter safety across Ireland and Northern Ireland. 🔥 A Major Investment in Safety The National Directorate of Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM), in partnership with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS), South West College (SWC), and the Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education & Training Board (MSLETB), has secured […]
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From handshake deals to written contracts, the absence of precision can turn promises into disputes. 📜 The Essence of an Agreement At its core, an agreement—whether verbal or written—requires mutual understanding and consent. For a contract to be binding, the terms must be clear, specific, and free of ambiguity. Courts across jurisdictions consistently stress that […]
Continue ReadingNews ItemCreated 10 Nov 2025Published 10 Nov 2025Modified 10 Nov 2025 The European Innovation Council (EIC) and the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change are joining forces to accelerate breakthrough climate resilience solutions across Europe. A total of €50 million – including €25 million contributed by the Mission – has been earmarked under the EIC Accelerator to support a dozen pioneering start-ups and SMEs developing deep-tech […]
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📊 Business & Macro 🌍 Climate & Energy 🏛️ Geopolitics & Policy 💻 Tech & Deals In summary: Africa’s economic and political landscape remains dynamic—Kenya grapples with fiscal austerity, South Africa’s telecoms and mining sectors show resilience, Guinea advances renewable energy, Mali faces worsening insurgency, DR Congo battles hunger amid conflict, and Kenya’s EV sector […]
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Whether it’s visiting family over the holidays, spending a weekend away with friends, or attending a work conference abroad, travelling across Europe should be easy, fast, and sustainable. That’s why the Commission has adopted a set of new proposals to accelerate the roll-out of Europe’s high-speed rail network and boost investment in renewable and […]
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