Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

Grazing scenario on alpine grassland of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Photographs: Zijian Shangguan. Biodiversity supports the foundation for ecosystem functions and services. Extensive research has shown that global changes have significantly impacted above-ground biodiversity and its associated ecosystem functions and services. However, below-ground soil microbial biodiversity has received relatively less attention, leading to significant knowledge gaps. It […]

(Seychelles News Agency) – The Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF) is planning to undertake a feasibility study on eradicating cats and rats on the Aldabra Atoll, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The SIF is hoping to collect vital information that will help to decide if eradication is possible and how it should be done. This first […]

  In the dynamic arena of modern business, ESG stands as a beacon of innovation and ethical practice. As an acronym for Environmental, Social, and Governance, ESG represents the foundational elements of sustainable and ethical operations within the corporate world. It’s a concept that transcends mere regulatory adherence, embedding itself into the core values and […]

1. Introduction to ESG Investing The concept of Environmental, Social, and (Corporate) Governance (ESG) investing has garnered substantial attention in the business world. As the paradigm of sustainable development emphasizes meeting current needs without hindering future generations’ potential, the question arises: Is ESG investing a sustainable approach? Proponents of ESG assert that adopting these practices […]

The urgency to take decisive climate action has never been greater, and at the European Commission we’ve been busy working on that in 2023. Here are some of the highlights of the past 12 months. 1. Fit for 55 climate package adopted! Two years after presenting the Fit for 55, this year the EU adopted […]

by Gael O’Brien Writer, commentator and New York Times columnist David Brooks takes a leap into big purpose with his new book, How To Know A Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen. He focuses himself and readers on becoming more skilled in the art of seeing others so that people […]

The published calendars reflect the entry into force of the new delegated Auctioning Regulation on 21 December 2023, allowing the auction calendars to take into account the provisions of the new regulation. In 2024, auctions by the common auction platform will continue to take place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting on 15 January. Auctions […]

Laura Riggi talks us through the latest research, conducted with colleagues, which confirms that mass-flowering crop cultivation alone is unlikely to be sufficient for maintaining pollinators. However, as part of carefully designed diverse crop rotations or mixtures combined with the preservation of permanent non-crop habitats, it might provide valuable supplementary food resources for pollinators in […]

Aramee Diethelm discusses her article: ‘Herbivores disrupt clinal variation in plant responses to water limitation.’ Factors Shaping Plant Traits Plants, often perceived as static, exhibit remarkable resilience in challenging environments involving rapid adjustments (plastic responses), and evolving (evolutionary responses) to cope with challenges. Research has predominantly focused on single stressors, despite the increasing occurrence of […]

On 18 December, the European Commission published two regulations on the verification by national authorities of CO2 emissions from cars and vans in service: the 1st one outlining the guiding principles and criteria (Delegated Act), and the 2nd one detailing the more technical procedures for in-service verification tests (Implementing Act).  This “in-service verification” is a […]