Hyundai Unveils World Biggest Waste-to-Hydrogen Plant: A Breakthrough in Sustainable Energy

Hyundai Motor Group has set a new benchmark in sustainable energy with the launch of the world’s largest waste-to-hydrogen plant, a cutting-edge facility that transforms food waste and sewage sludge into clean hydrogen fuel. The plant, located in Chungju, South Korea, has the capacity to produce more than 30,000 tons of hydrogen annually, contributing significantly […]

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ONGC NTPC Green to Acquire Ayana Renewable Power in $2.3 Billion Deal to Accelerate India’s Clean Energy Transition

ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited (ONGPL) has taken a significant step towards expanding its renewable energy portfolio with the acquisition of Ayana Renewable Power for INR 195 billion ($2.3 billion). This strategic deal, marking ONGPL’s first acquisition, aligns with India’s ambitious renewable energy goals, including achieving 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 and net-zero […]

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IKEA’s Parent Company, Ingka Group, Unveils Ambitious Plan to Cut Emissions by 50% by 2030

Ingka Group, the retail giant behind IKEA, has unveiled a bold Net Zero Transition Plan aimed at reducing its carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. The plan, which aligns with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target, sets out a detailed roadmap for decarbonizing its operations and value chain by FY30, with the goal of reaching net […]

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EU & Mexico step up cooperation on environment and climate

The 11th High-Level Dialogue between the EU and Mexico took place last week, where senior officials from both sides agreed to continue their cooperation on tackling the interdependent global challenges of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss. Discussions covered carbon pricing, industrial decarbonisation, increased climate ambition through updates of the respective Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) […]

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Global Sustainable Bond Market Set to Reach $1 Trillion in 2025 Despite Rising Scrutiny and Challenges: Moody

Moody’s Forecasts Global Sustainable Bond Issuance to Reach $1 Trillion in 2025 Amid Growing Challenges According to Moody’s, global sustainable bond issuance is set to reach $1 trillion in 2025, maintaining the momentum established in 2024. This growth is primarily driven by the urgent need for financing climate mitigation and adaptation, as well as increasing […]

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High Level Dialogue on climate between Colombia and the EU

On the Colombian side, the meeting was led by Adriana Mendoza, Director of Economic, Social and Environmental Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in charge of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Lilia Tatiana Roa Avendaño, Deputy Minister of Environmental Land Management; Patricia Cortés, Director of Europe of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, María […]

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Tropical Forest Species Coexistence and Surprisingly Simple Models |

Douglas Sheil, Forest Ecology and Forest Management Chair Group, Wageningen University and Research, The Netherlands, discusses his article: A simple competition model can predict rainforest tree diversity, species abundance and ecosystem functions Many tropical forests are remarkably diverse, often supporting hundreds of tree species in just a few hectares. But how can so many species […]

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French Public Pension Fund Commits $1.8 Billion to Sustainable Equity Investment

Caisse des Dépôts, the institution overseeing France’s €15.48 billion public sector pension fund, Ircantec, has made a significant move in sustainable finance by awarding a $1.8 billion equity mandate. The agreement, signed in December 2024, entrusts Nomura Asset Management with managing a customized sustainable equity fund that will focus on companies with a high positive […]

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Hydrostor Secures $200 Million in Funding to Accelerate Advanced Energy Storage Projects Globally

Hydrostor, a pioneering company in long-duration energy storage, has secured $200 million in funding to scale its Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) technology, with major backing from Canada Growth Fund Inc. (CGF), Goldman Sachs Alternatives, and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments). Funding Breakdown: The investment consists of a $150 million USD […]

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Giving young people a voice: A Youth Policy Dialogue with Commissioner Hoekstra

 President von der Leyen tasked all Commissioners to meet with young people in the first 100 days of the new mandate, to hear their concerns and questions firsthand. Youth concerns take centre stage For his Dialogue, the Commissioner met with 20 young participants from across Europe for a two-hour discussion. Each participant came well prepared […]

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