Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

The European Commission yesterday adopted three certification methodologies for carbon farming under the Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) Regulation. By setting out clear technical rules, they ensure a consistent, credible and transparent approach to certifying carbon farming activities across the European Union. The delegated act covers three types of carbon farming activities: agriculture and […]

Extreme heat is a growing challenge across Europe. In the first half of this year, Europe has already experienced two major heatwaves, with temperatures in June of up to 41°C for 100 million Europeans and all-time heat records beaten in thousands of cities. Europe is warming faster than any other region, and heatwaves are affecting […]

Scientists constantly investigate the state of our planet and our greenhouse gas emissions and policy choices. This allows them to make projections about what our climate will look like in the future, based on different paths we might follow. Based on current policy choices, scientists have recently said that the previous ‘worst-case scenario’ (known as […]

Kechang Niu and Pingyu Liu, Nanjing University, discuss their article: Earlier flowering, later fading: Plant diversity loss restructures alpine phenology via competitive release What is our paper about? For centuries, the timing of flowering has captivated both the public and scientists. Much of this fascination stems from a desire to understand the rhythms of life […]

Qingzhou Zhao, Umeå University in Sweden, discusses their article: Increasing precipitation reshapes alpine plant–microbial nutrient partitioning and enhances ecosystem carbon and nitrogen retention A rainy question in the alpine ecosystem Rainfall is changing as the climate warms. In many alpine regions, including the Tibetan Plateau, ecosystems are becoming not only warmer, but also wetter. At […]

When local authorities intervene, climate and energy actions taken in various sectors yield results, according to new JRC analyses. The results are tangible particularly where local authorities hold direct influence through planning, the development of infrastructure, or targeted awareness approaches. However, forecasts based on municipalities’ plans show they are on the way to achieve 48.5% […]

When local authorities intervene, climate and energy actions taken in various sectors yield results, according to new JRC analyses. The results are tangible particularly where local authorities hold direct influence through planning, the development of infrastructure, or targeted awareness approaches. However, forecasts based on municipalities’ plans show they are on the way to achieve 48.5% […]

When local authorities intervene, climate and energy actions taken in various sectors yield results, according to new JRC analyses. The results are tangible particularly where local authorities hold direct influence through planning, the development of infrastructure, or targeted awareness approaches. However, forecasts based on municipalities’ plans show they are on the way to achieve 48.5% […]

Following the operation of the Market Stability Reserve (MSR), which results in 190 494 202 allowances being placed in the MSR for the September 2026 – August 2027 period, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) will publish the revised 2026 and the new 2027 auction calendars for allowances in respect of stationary installations, maritime transport and […]

Registrations are now open for the annual Covenant of Mayors Ceremony, taking place at the Charlemagne Building in Brussels on 15 October 2026.  The event will bring together hundreds of local and regional leaders from across Europe alongside high-level representatives of the European Commission and other key stakeholders to discuss how local action is central […]