2025 marks a milestone: the tenth anniversary of the Paris Agreement and the deadline for countries to submit their updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), designed to keep the global goal alive of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Addressing the 16th Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD) in Berlin – the first official gathering on climate […]
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A new report by the Keep Britain Working Review reveals that young people with mental health conditions are nearly five times more likely to be economically inactive than their peers. This underscores the challenges many face early in their careers, with significant barriers to entering the workforce. The Discovery Phase report, led by Sir Charlie […]
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Oakley Capital has successfully raised €4.5 billion for its latest flagship fund, Fund VI, achieving a rapid final close just six months after its launch. This represents a significant 58% increase over the €2.85 billion raised for Fund V in 2022, despite a challenging private equity fundraising environment. The new fund, focused on mid-market investments […]
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The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) and EUROCONTROL, a pan-European, civil-military organisation dedicated to supporting European aviation, have confirmed their continued collaboration through a new Cooperation Agreement, further cementing their shared commitment to advancing aviation sustainability and addressing the challenge of climate change. This agreement focuses particularly on the new monitoring, reporting […]
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This represents a staggering 59 per cent increase from the 1,584 deaths recorded in 2023, highlighting the worsening dangers faced by people on the move. “No one should lose their life in pursuit of safety or a better future,” said Iori Kato, IOM Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific. “Every life lost on migration […]
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Apple has announced the launch of its second China Clean Energy Fund, committing up to $99.3 million (RMB 720 million) to support the growth of renewable energy projects across the country. The fund, managed by Schroders, builds on the success of its 2018 predecessor, which added over 1 gigawatt of renewable energy capacity across 14 […]
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In a recent development, the Egyptian government has put forward a new proposal to mediate a truce between Israel and Hamas, aiming for the release of prisoners as part of an extended 50-day ceasefire agreement. The plan would see five prisoners released over the course of the truce, with one prisoner freed every ten days. […]
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During a visit to Lebanon, Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) of Ireland, Micheál Martin, has pledged a €2.5 million contribution to the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF), reinforcing Ireland’s commitment to aiding the Lebanese people amid ongoing humanitarian challenges. The announcement comes as Lebanon continues to face significant struggles due to the aftermath of the 2024 conflict, […]
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South Korea is facing its worst wildfire crisis in history, with at least 24 lives lost and more than 23,000 people forced to flee their homes in the southeastern region. The wildfires, which began in Sancheong County on March 21, have spread rapidly across multiple counties, including Uiseong, Andong, and Yeongyang, fueled by dry conditions […]
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Building on the Youth Policy Dialogues of the first 100 days of the new mandate, the Commission is now launching a new online debate on the Citizens’ Engagement Platform. This brings the most prominent themes raised by young people into an open, EU-wide discussion. Youth Policy Dialogues are an annual initiative that allow young people to engage […]
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