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European cities improve nature with their infrastructure through Urban Nature Plan’s

Cities across Europe are improving how they perceive and integrate nature within their urban environments.

Helping adults across Europe through food literacy

As Europe moves towards a more sustainable future, they are determined to highlight an overlooked issue: food literacy among adults.

Innovation in attenuation systems – ready for take-off

The need to control costs and improve sustainability is shifting perspectives on water attenuation systems. Jack Shuttleworth from Forma discusses an innovative stormwater management system at Manchester Airport, using a modular approach that eliminates the need for large tanks.

Dynamically installed anchors for offshore floating wind farms

Jon Tore Lieng, Managing Director of Deep Sea Anchors AS, guides us through the topic of dynamically installed anchors for offshore floating wind farms.

Scaling carbon markets: How UK leadership can power the future of carbon markets

As the world races to meet urgent climate targets, voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) are gaining momentum as a vital tool to accelerate decarbonisation and unlock private climate finance.

ERC has awarded over €20 million to bring science closer to market

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded €22.5 million in the first round of its 2025 Proof of Concept (PoC) Grants, supporting 150 innovative projects across Europe.

EU reassesses car labelling directive to boost digitalisation and zero-emission vehicle uptake

The European Commission has published a new evaluation of the Car Labelling Directive (Directive 1999/94/EC), revealing that while the policy has helped consumers make more informed vehicle choices, there is room for improvement to help meet the EU’s climate and digital goals.

The 2025-2030 ESPR plan to promote sustainable products

The European Commission has announced the launch of its 2025-2030 plans to create a greener, more circular economy under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and Energy Labelling Regulation.

Harnessing solar lighting to transform public spaces

Craig Wood from Urbis Schréder outlines the benefits of solar lighting for public spaces, highlighting its role in creating safer, sustainable, and cost-effective urban environments.

Carbon capture’s role in the pursuit of Net Zero

To what extent is Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage becoming a critical technology in achieving Net Zero emissions globally? Nico Schmaeling at John Crane explains

Cambridge research pioneers first global bond index targeting fossil fuel expansion

Cambridge researchers have partnered with Bloomberg to launch the first global bond index targeting fossil fuel expansion. This aims to steer investment towards real-economy emissions reductions, offering a novel approach for climate-conscious asset owners in crucial debt markets.

UK supports the blue economy and climate action in the Philippines

To help strengthen marine conservation and climate resilience, the United Kingdom has launched its Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition (COAST) programme in the Philippines.

Wrightbus invests £25 million to drive next-generation green transport innovation

Northern Ireland's Wrightbus has announced a £25 million investment into cutting-edge research and development that is expected to accelerate the production of next-generation electric and hydrogen-powered buses.

Horizon Europe’s Cluster 6 funding

Horizon Europe, the European Union's flagship research and innovation program, continues its commitment to a sustainable future with its Cluster 6 funding initiatives.

UK Government supports 27 hydrogen projects

The UK government has selected 27 hydrogen projects to move forward in the second round of its Hydrogen Allocation Programme (HAR2) to create a greener, more sustainable future.

A new sustainable solution for recycling rubber waste

Every year, millions of tyres end up in landfills, ultimately contributing to our climate crisis. In 2021, over 274 million tyres were discarded in the United States, and almost 20% ended up in landfills.

Source: The public sector’s perfect partner for ultra-rapid EV charging infrastructure

As the electric vehicle revolution gains momentum, Joe Helps, Head of Land Acquisitions at new EV infrastructure company Source, explains why public sector organisations should consider utilising their land assets for EV charging infrastructure.

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