BBVA has set a new target of €700 billion in sustainable business investments between 2025 and 2029, more than doubling its previous goal. This ambitious goal is aimed at accelerating the bank’s environmental and social transformation within a condensed five-year timeline. Javier Rodríguez Soler, BBVA’s Global Head of Sustainability, emphasized that sustainability remains a core […]
Continue ReadingMarianne Kivastik, University of Tartu, discusses her article: A pan-European citizen science study reveals factors related to biased morph ratios in the heterostylous plant Primula veris Human-induced environmental changes have many negative consequences for biodiversity on all levels. Among plants, insect-pollinated species can be especially affected by habitat loss and fragmentation because of the adverse […]
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Ceer, Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle (EV) brand and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), has signed 11 new agreements worth SAR 5.5 billion (USD 1.5 billion) at the 3rd PIF Public Sector Forum, with over 80% of these deals forged with Saudi companies. These partnerships are a key step in Ceer’s vision to achieve 45% localization, […]
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The Global Electronics Council (GEC) has released its updated EPEAT criteria, setting a new standard for sustainability across the electronics industry. This major update, which will take effect on November 1, 2025, reinforces EPEAT as the leading global ecolabel for electronics, promoting environmentally and socially responsible products throughout their lifecycle. The revised criteria address critical […]
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Countries are gathering in Rome to advance negotiations aimed at securing $200 billion annually to combat the global biodiversity crisis. This initiative builds upon the 2022 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which strives to halt nature loss by 2030. The urgency of the situation is highlighted by a WWF report showing a 73% decline in vertebrate […]
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Japan has unveiled a bold climate and energy plan aimed at slashing greenhouse gas emissions by 73% by 2040, compared to 2013 levels. The strategy, approved by the government, also sets a target of reducing emissions by 60% by 2035, marking a significant step toward the country’s environmental goals under the Paris Agreement. Key components […]
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The University of Greenwich has achieved a Gold rating from USwitch for its outstanding commitment to sustainability, further cementing its position as a leader in environmental responsibility. This prestigious award, announced in February, recognizes the university’s concerted efforts across multiple sustainability initiatives on its campuses. Key Highlights of Greenwich’s Sustainability Achievements: These efforts align with […]
Continue ReadingThe second progress report on the climate and environmental objectives of the 8th Environment Action Programme (8EAP) published by the European Environment Agency on Thursday shows that the EU is partially on track towards its 2030 climate and environmental goals and targets, demonstrating that more must be done. The assessment shows positive progress in certain […]
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The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a significant $686.8 million investment across 11 projects, bringing the total climate action commitment to $1.5 billion when combined with co-financing. This new funding will benefit 115.5 million people across 42 countries, helping mitigate 45.3 million metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions. Key Focus Areas: Climate Resilience, Forestry, and […]
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Australia has launched a bold initiative to position itself as a leader in the green iron and low-carbon steel sectors, with the unveiling of a A$1 billion ($636 million) Green Iron Investment Fund. This investment is part of the country’s broader effort to decarbonize the steel industry, stimulate economic growth, and protect local jobs, especially […]
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