Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

What Millions of Volunteer Observations Can Tell Us About the Effects of Climate Change on Plants |

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Amanda Gallinat, Colby College, USA, and Theresa Crimmins, USA National Phenology Network, discuss their article: Combined volunteer and ecological network observations show broad-scale temperature-sensitivity patterns for deciduous plant flowering and leaf-out times across the Eastern USA Around the globe, the timing of seasonal activity in plants and animals – termed phenology – is shifting substantially […]

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EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change launches 18 new projects. Spotlight on REGILIENCE+ and the National Adaptation Hubs

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News ItemCreated 03 Nov 2025Published 03 Nov 2025Modified 03 Nov 2025 Two major initiatives – REGILIENCE+ and the Adaptation Hubs projects have officially launched under the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change. They join 16 additional Mission projects that will develop and test innovative solutions for climate adaptation across more than 85 European regions […]

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EIB Group and Santander Mobilize $1B to Boost Spain’s Green and Inclusive SME Sector

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and Banco Santander have launched a $1.08 billion financing initiative to support green and inclusive growth among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Spain, with targeted investments in sustainable building and women-led businesses. Strategic Investment in Sustainability and Inclusion On 31 October 2025, the EIB Group—comprising the European Investment […]

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Iberdrola Raises €1 Billion in Landmark EU Green Hybrid Bond

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Spanish energy giant Iberdrola has successfully issued its first EU Green Hybrid Bond, raising €1 billion after attracting overwhelming investor demand, underscoring both the company’s financial strength and the growing appetite for sustainable finance. Record Investor Demand Iberdrola announced on 29 October 2025 that it had placed a €1 billion green hybrid bond, becoming the […]

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Bringing people together for “climate action that works for you”

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On 30 September 2025, more than 1,600 people took part in a high-level conference under the heading Climate action that works for you: an agenda for competitiveness, prosperity and resilience. The event gathered policymakers, business leaders, and civil society to reflect on current climate policies and to further boost learning and cooperation for increased impact. […]

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Just 1% of coastal waters could power a third of the world’s electricity – but can we do it in time?

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Just 1% of the world’s coastal waters could, in theory, generate enough offshore wind and solar power to provide a third of the world’s electricity by 2050. That’s the promise highlighted in a new study by a team of scientists in Singapore and China, who systematically mapped the global potential of renewables at sea. But […]

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Connecting research communities to link species mixtures to ecosystem functioning |

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Chao Guo and Hans Cornelissen, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, discuss their article: Using traits to integrate non-additive effects of species mixtures across ecosystem processes Imagine you want to make a campfire outside your tent in the woods. You have some big wood blocks available, but they are hard to get going. You know from your parents’ […]

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US, Brookfield and Cameco Seal $80 Billion Nuclear Deal to Meet AI-Driven Energy Demand

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The United States government has entered into a landmark $80 billion partnership with Brookfield Asset Management and Cameco Corporation, co-owners of Westinghouse Electric Company, to accelerate the deployment of advanced nuclear reactors across the country. Announced on 28 October 2025, the agreement is being hailed as one of the most consequential energy initiatives in decades, […]

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Rolls-Royce Achieves World First with 100% Methanol Marine Engine Test

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Rolls-Royce has successfully tested the world’s first high-speed marine engine powered entirely by methanol, marking a major milestone in the global transition toward cleaner shipping fuels. The breakthrough, announced on 27 October 2025, positions methanol as a viable alternative to conventional marine fuels and underscores the company’s commitment to advancing sustainable propulsion technologies. The test […]

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