Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

Project to restore and expand Scotland’s ancient forests provides a boost to moth biodiversity – The Applied Ecologist

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Patrick Cook and his team share their experience investigating how moths respond to a landscape-scale woodland expansion project at Mar Lodge Estate in the Scottish Highlands. Background Upland landscapes in Scotland have a low cover of native woodland yet provides an excellent opportunity to expand woodland cover for biodiversity. For instance, native pinewood now covers […]

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Some responses from temperate forests

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Kauane Bordin, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, discusses her article: Growth–survival trade-off in temperate trees is weak and restricted to late-successional stages Temperate forests, such as those in the U.S. and Europe, are a huge part of Earth’s lungs. They provide habitat for countless species, store massive amounts of carbon that help […]

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Meta Commits $600 Billion to Sustainable AI Data Centers and U.S. Community Investment

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Tech giant unveils one of the largest private infrastructure pledges in history to power AI growth and local economies. 💻 A Historic Investment in AI Infrastructure Meta has announced plans to invest $600 billion in U.S. infrastructure and jobs by 2028, with a central focus on building sustainable, AI-optimized data centers. The initiative represents one […]

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ICMA Unveils Climate Transition Bond Guidelines to Mobilise $6 Trillion for Decarbonisation

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New global standards aim to accelerate financing for hard-to-abate sectors and support Africa’s low-carbon future. 🌍 A New Era for Transition Finance The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) has launched its Climate Transition Bond Guidelines (CTBG), a landmark framework designed to unlock as much as $6 trillion in sustainable financing. Published in November 2025, the […]

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EU Secures 21 Airline Pledges to End Misleading Environmental Claims

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Twenty-one carriers agree to overhaul green marketing practices following consumer watchdog scrutiny. 🌍 Airlines Commit to Transparency The European Commission, working with the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network, has secured commitments from 21 European airlines to revise their environmental marketing practices. The move follows investigations that found many claims could mislead passengers about the climate […]

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EU rallies a global call for gender equality and inclusive climate action at COP30

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Building on the EU’s leadership at COP29, the statement recognises that women and girls often face the greatest climate risks, while also being powerful agents of change driving innovative and resilient climate solutions. Towards a stronger Gender Action Plan The statement calls for the adoption at COP30 of an ambitious and action-oriented Gender Action Plan […]

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Picker Pals Expands to 966 Classrooms Nationwide with €380,000 Funding Boost

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Ministers O’Brien and Dillon announce expansion of Ireland’s flagship litter‑picking education programme, empowering over 24,000 children and their families. 🌍 National Rollout of Picker Pals Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien TD and Minister of State Alan Dillon TD have confirmed nearly €380,000 in funding for the Picker Pals Programme, extending its […]

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Minister Heydon Confirms €147 Million in Advance Payments to ACRES Farmers

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Nearly 34,000 participants benefit as Ireland’s flagship agri‑environment scheme strengthens its climate and biodiversity goals. 💶 Payments Begin for Tranche 1 Farmers Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon TD has announced that advance payments under the Agri‑Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) have commenced. A total of €146.94 million is being issued this […]

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€50 million boost for game-changing climate adaptation innovations | News

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News ItemCreated 10 Nov 2025Published 10 Nov 2025Modified 10 Nov 2025 The European Innovation Council (EIC) and the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change are joining forces to accelerate breakthrough climate resilience solutions across Europe. A total of €50 million – including €25 million contributed by the Mission – has been earmarked under the EIC Accelerator to support a dozen pioneering start-ups and SMEs developing deep-tech […]

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Tuath Housing Springville House Redevelopment Wins ‘City Living’ Award in Cork

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Tuath Housing’s retrofit project delivers 31 sustainable homes for older residents while advancing Ireland’s climate goals. 🏆 Award Recognition The Springville House redevelopment has been honoured with the ‘City Living’ category award at Cork’s Better Buildings Awards 2025, praised for its innovation in sustainable housing and urban regeneration. 🏠 From Offices to Homes Led by […]

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