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EU endorses CHAMP and sets 2040 climate target as COP30 begins

As the COP30 climate summit begins in Belém, the European Union has taken a step to strengthen climate cooperation both within Europe and globally.

Understanding the science projects receiving the synergy grants 2025

Sixty-six research teams, comprising 239 scientists from around the globe, will receive a total of €684 million in Synergy Grants 2025 from the European Research Council (ERC).

Farms powering Europe’s green future through renewable energy

Across Europe, farmers must feed a growing population while contending with rising energy costs, erratic weather, and increasing pressure on natural resources.

EU mission on adaptation to climate change launches 18 new projects

Europe has continued to take steps towards strengthening its ability to adapt to the growing impact of climate change.

Global concern for forests and climate falls behind in 2025, Ipsos–FSC survey finds

An Ipsos–FSC survey finds global concern for climate change and forest protection dropping sharply in 2025, with war and conflict now the world’s top worry.

UK Government reveals its carbon budget and growth delivery plan to power growth and cut bills

The UK government has announced its new climate and energy strategy that promises to boost investment, create hundreds of thousands of jobs, and deliver cleaner air and lower energy bills for households.

CCS invests £180,000 to help councils tackle climate change through SIP

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is increasing its commitment to helping local Government address the climate crisis with an additional £180,000 investment in the Local Government Association’s (LGA) Sustainability Improvement Programme (SIP).

Will the EU’s budget deliver a just, climate-neutral, and competitive future in cities and regions?

ICLEI Europe, argue that the EU’s budget may not achieve a just, climate-neutral, and competitive future for our cities and regions.

Scenar2040 study: Finding a balance between productivity, environment and fair incomes

A new study from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) shows how different directions for the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) could shape farming, food production, and the environment by 2040.

Climate-proofing public procurement: Mainstreaming tailored climate information into every stage of the process

Cities are central to both the causes and solutions of the climate crisis. Local governments, through their regulatory and spending powers, hold significant potential to advance climate neutrality. Integrating climate considerations into public procurement can transform it from a procedural necessity into a strategic instrument for mitigation, adaptation, and sustainable urban development.

G20 ministers commit to global science cooperation

Ministers from the world’s leading economies gathered in Tshwane for the 2025 G20 Research, Science and Innovation Ministerial Meeting, discussing a shared commitment to global cooperation in science, technology, and innovation (STI).

UK launches new network to grow climate-resilient crops and secure future food supply

The University of Southampton has launched NUCNet, a £645K initiative to urgently research climate-resilient crops like lentils and chickpeas.

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry honours a breakthrough for a cleaner planet

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi for their work in developing metal–organic frameworks (MOFs).

Record Amazon fires in 2024 trigger surge in C02 emissions

The Amazon rainforest experienced its worst fire season in over two decades in 2024, with devastating consequences for both the environment and the global climate.

Sentinel-1D set to launch this November on Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket

The European Union's Earth observation capabilities are about to take another leap forward as Sentinel-1D, the latest addition to the Copernicus satellite family, prepares for launch on 4 November 2025.

AI and machine learning transform livestock waste recycling for sustainable agriculture

Researchers apply AI and machine learning to livestock waste recycling, improving phosphorus recovery, reducing pollution, and advancing sustainable farming practices.

Every part of the ocean is now affected by the triple planetary crisis, a new report warns

The world's oceans are racing towards their tipping point with every region now under threat from the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.

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