Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

The critical role of plant phenology in the biomass production of alpine plants under climate change

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Miaojun Ma, Gansu Gannan Grassland Ecosystem National Observation and Research Station, State Key Laboratory of Herbage Improvement and Grassland Agro-ecosystems, College of Ecology, Lanzhou University, discusses his article: Asynchronous phenological responses to warming affect biomass production contrastingly in flowering functional groups Background Plant phenology and productivity changes represent two of the most critical climate-induced changes […]

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Mirova Energy Transition Fund Reaches $1.3B in Second Close as Investor Demand Grows

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PARIS, Oct. 23, 2025 — Sustainable investment manager Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, announced that its Mirova Energy Transition 6 (MET6) Fund has reached €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) in commitments at its second close. The milestone brings the fund more than halfway to its €2 billion target, reflecting robust demand from institutional investors […]

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$6B Masdar-EWEC Historic Project to Provide 1 GW of Round-the-Clock Green Power

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Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) have broken ground on what is being hailed as the world’s first gigawatt-scale solar-plus-storage project designed to provide round-the-clock renewable baseload power. The $6 billion development, unveiled on October 24, 2025, represents a landmark in the global energy transition. The project will […]

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Hydrogen-Powered Flight Takes Off in Canada: A 2025 Milestone for Zero-Emission Aviation

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✈️ Summary Canada’s push toward zero-emission aviation has gained momentum in 2025, with the Aviation Research Council and national consortium H2CanFly conducting successful hydrogen flight demonstrations across multiple provinces. These efforts mark a turning point in the country’s clean aviation strategy, positioning Canada as a global leader in hydrogen propulsion technologies. 🧪 Demonstration Highlights 🌍 […]

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STACK Infrastructure Secures $260M Green Financing for Tokyo Data Center Expansion

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TOKYO, Oct. 23, 2025 — Global data center developer STACK Infrastructure has closed a ¥39.7 billion ($260 million) green financing package to advance the expansion of its flagship 36-megawatt TKY01 campus in Inzai, Greater Tokyo. The financing was fully underwritten by Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking and Société Générale, which also acted as green loan […]

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When plants gain (or lose) ground in the French Alps |

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Romain Goury, University of Grenoble Alpes in France, discusses his article: Recent vegetation shifts in the French Alps with winners outnumbering losers, in both English and French. When we walk through the mountains, it is often easy to notice plants that have not been there before. But spotting those that are quietly disappearing is a […]

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India Launches $77B Hydropower Strategy to Strengthen Energy Security and Counter China’s Upstream Dam Project

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NEW DELHI, India’s Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has announced a sweeping ₹6.4 trillion ($77 billion) transmission and hydropower development plan targeting the Brahmaputra River basin, a region rich in hydroelectric potential but geopolitically sensitive due to its proximity to China’s upstream dam projects. The initiative, detailed in a CEA report released earlier this month, outlines […]

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Ensuring a stable start for Europe’s new carbon market for buildings and road transport

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The new emissions trading system for road transport and buildings (ETS 2) is a key element in the policy mix to decarbonise the economy in a technology-neutral and competitiveness-friendly manner, as set out in the Competitiveness Compass.  While the current framework already includes strong safeguards to ensure a smooth launch of the system and to […]

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Earthshot Prize 2025 Finalists Announced: Global Innovators Driving Climate Solutions

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LONDON, Oct. 21, 2025 — At the halfway point of the Earthshot decade, Prince William has introduced the 15 finalists for the Earthshot Prize 2025, celebrating bold ideas to repair and protect the planet. Founded in 2020, the prize awards £1 million each to five winners across five categories: Protect and Restore Nature, Clean Our […]

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How does plant diversity recover after invasive species removal? |

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Shao-peng Li and Bingwei Lv, East China Normal University, discuss their article: Multidimensional diversity recovery following invasive species removal: Roles of colonization, extinction, and abundance shifts. Background Plant invasion is a global ecological challenge, and invasive species often outcompete native plants, leading to a loss of biodiversity and disruption of ecosystem functions. Removing these unwelcome […]

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