The People’s Pension Shifts £28bn Away from State Street Over Climate Stewardship Concerns

The People’s Pension, one of the UK’s largest defined contribution (DC) master trusts, has significantly reduced its investments with State Street, citing climate stewardship misalignment as a key factor. This decision signals a growing divide between long-term investors and major asset managers on addressing climate change. With over £30bn in assets, The People’s Pension had […]

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How rhizomes shape whole-plant ontogeny and growth |

Jana Martínková (ExFuMo1), Institute of Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences, discusses her article: The hidden half of ontogeny and seasonal dynamics in perennial herbs While flowers and leaves capture our attention, the unseen world beneath the soil is just as vital to plant survival and ecological balance. This truth applies not only to […]

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Blackstone Raises $5.6 Billion for Energy Transition Fund, Marking Strong Investor Confidence

Blackstone has successfully closed its Blackstone Energy Transition Partners IV (BETP IV) fund at a hard cap of $5.6 billion, marking a 33% increase over its previous fund. The robust growth signals significant investor confidence in clean energy strategies and sustainable investment opportunities. The new fund aims to back companies that are accelerating the transition […]

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Second High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change between Japan and the EU

On 18th February 2025, the 2nd High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change between Japan and EU was held in Tokyo and both sides agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation and enhance their collaboration to achieve climate neutrality and tackle climate change-related challenges. The meeting was co-chaired by Yutaka Matsuzawa, Vice-Minister for Global Environmental Affairs at the Ministry of […]

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EU Unveils €100 Billion Plan to Accelerate Clean Industry and Boost Competitiveness

The European Union has launched a €100 billion Clean Industrial Deal, designed to accelerate industrial decarbonization, enhance clean technology production, and position Europe as a global leader in sustainable manufacturing. The initiative, unveiled by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, seeks to drive competitiveness, reduce emissions, and foster a cleaner, more resilient industrial landscape. […]

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BBVA Doubles Sustainable Business Goal, Targets €700 Billion for 2025-2029

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 […]

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Citizen scientists from all over Europe helped to reveal the secrets of cowslips. |

Marianne 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 Drives Saudi Arabia’s EV Sector Forward with SAR 5.5B (USD 1.5 billion) in Strategic Local Partnerships

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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Global Electronics Council Unveils Strengthened EPEAT Criteria to Boost Sustainability in Electronics

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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Global Leaders Push for $200 Billion Annual Fund to Protect Biodiversity Amid Disputes

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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