The youth of today will experience the effects of climate change more profoundly and for longer than any other age group. It’s for this reason that young people around the world have long been calling for stronger, more decisive action to tackle the crisis, and continue to do ahead of the UN Climate Conference (COP30) […]
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Are you turning 18 this year, living in one of the EU or Erasmus+ countries, and want to travel and discover Europe? This is your chance! The EU will award selected young people with a travel pass to explore the EU and countries associated with Erasmus+. This year, we celebrate 40 years of the Schengen […]
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The EASA Sustainability Portal is a digital platform designed to streamline and simplify reporting for the ReFuelEU Aviation and the Flight Emissions Label. It provides a centralised, secure, and user-friendly environment that enhances collaboration through automated data validation and structured collaboration. The Portal was recently improved in look and functionalities to best meet the need […]
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Summary: After marathon negotiations in Brussels, EU environment ministers have agreed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. The deal, reached just ahead of the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, cements the bloc’s long-term climate trajectory but includes concessions allowing limited use of carbon offsets and delayed implementation of […]
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Summary: Outgoing President Michael D. Higgins today received President-elect Catherine Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin, just days before her inauguration as the tenth President of Ireland. The meeting marked a symbolic handover of office as Higgins prepares to conclude his second term. A Formal Yet Warm Encounter President Higgins, accompanied by his wife Sabina Higgins, […]
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Summary: Ministers Darragh O’Brien and Martin Heydon have unveiled the Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter, a cornerstone of Ireland’s National Biomethane Strategy. The Charter sets out best practice standards to ensure the country’s emerging biomethane sector develops sustainably, with a target of producing 5.7 terawatt hours (TWh) annually by 2030—equivalent to 10% of Ireland’s current gas […]
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Summary: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Indian authorities to provide immediate safety measures for investigative journalist and Washington Post columnist Rana Ayyub, after she and her father received violent threats from an unidentified caller. The case has reignited concerns over the safety of journalists in India, where press freedom has come […]
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Summary: Press freedom advocates have called on Moldovan authorities to launch a swift investigation after prominent investigative journalist Mariana Rață received violent online threats following an interview with a populist political leader. The case has sparked renewed concerns over the safety of journalists and the climate for free expression in Moldova. The Threats On October […]
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Summary: Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris T.D., has pledged renewed efforts to assist the family of Michaela McAreavey, who was murdered in Mauritius in 2011. With the 15th anniversary of her death approaching, Harris confirmed that Ireland will intensify diplomatic engagement with Mauritian authorities and seek broader international support to ensure justice […]
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Summary: Across Africa, markets are showing resilience with IPOs and falling inflation, while energy transition projects gain momentum. Geopolitical tensions remain acute in Sudan, and human rights concerns are rising in Tanzania. Meanwhile, Africa’s tech ecosystem continues to attract investment and scale rapidly. Business & Macro Climate & Energy Geopolitics & Policy Tech & Deals […]
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