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EU and ASEAN deepen their cooperation on carbon pricing at high-level climate events

At the first ASEAN-EU Ministerial Dialogue on Environment and Climate Change, the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) convened a high-level side event to reinforce collaboration on carbon pricing and market mechanisms.

Cooling cities by giving buildings new life

As Europe struggles with increased heatwaves, cities are seeking new ways to keep urban areas cool and liveable.

NASA maps plant productivity using ocean satellite data

Using data from NASA’s PACE ocean satellite, scientists are mapping plant productivity worldwide, offering new insights into ecosystem health and climate impacts.

Bringing LIFE into the fight against climate change

With Europe’s climate continuing to change, the summer of 2022 was the hottest ever recorded on the continent. It brought intense heatwaves, wildfires, and severe droughts. Rivers dried up, crops withered, and ecosystems suffered.

Denmark launches public consultation on DKK 28 billion CCS fund

The Danish Energy Agency has opened a public consultation on a new Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Fund worth DKK 28.3 billion, marking a significant milestone in Denmark’s efforts to meet its climate targets.

EU hopes to boost permanent carbon removals with new purchasing programme

With ambitions to achieve climate neutrality, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) is exploring a dedicated EU-wide purchasing programme to increase permanent carbon dioxide removals (CDR).

Low-carbon biofuels could slash agricultural carbon emissions, experts say

Researchers propose rewarding farmers for climate-smart biofuel practices like cover crops and biochar to cut agriculture’s carbon emissions.

Land use reduces the Earth’s carbon storage by 24%

LMU researchers find human land use has cut Earth’s natural carbon storage in plants and soils by 24% - a significant loss threatening climate stability.

Climate policy in Canada: Lessons from urban resilience modeling

Learn how how effective urban resilience modeling can contribute to developing smarter and more inclusive climate policies in Canada.

New guidebook released on inclusivity in climate innovation

Climate KIC is taking steps in transforming how climate innovation is approached across Europe with the launch of its Inclusive Design for Climate Innovation: A Practitioner’s Guide.

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.

30 projects under Horizon Europe will tackle climate and ocean challenges

The European Union is continuing its efforts to fight climate change and restore aquatic ecosystems with 30 projects that have officially signed grant agreements under the Horizon Europe Missions calls.

£150 million in farming grants successfully allocated by the UK Government

The UK government has allocated £150 million in Capital Grants to over 8,000 farmers across England, supporting environmental improvements and sustainable farming practices.

NISAR satellite has launched successfully, leading a new era for Earth observations

The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite was successfully launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, this week.

Europe’s forest carbon sink is shrinking

Forests have always been one of Europe’s most critical natural allies in the fight against climate change, covering about 40% of the European Union’s land and absorbing roughly 10% of the bloc’s greenhouse gas emissions from human activity between 1990 and 2022.

Innovation IF23 Call boosts European decarbonisation with six new projects

The European Commission has expanded its support for clean technology development by awarding grant agreements to six additional projects under the Innovation Fund 2023 general call for Net-Zero Technologies (IF23 Call).

£63 million boost propels UK clean aviation fuel production

The UK Government has awarded £63 million to 17 domestic clean aviation fuel projects, supporting around 1,400 jobs and reinforcing Britain’s ambition to become a global leader in sustainable aviation.

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