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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.

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.

Europe accelerates shift to circular economy with new legislation and ambitious targets

As pressures continue to mount on the planet’s ecosystem, the European Union is moving away from the traditional “take, make, dispose” model.

Europe and Latin America launch a new era of research and innovation cooperation

Representatives from the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) have adopted a Ministerial Declaration and a New Agenda for Cooperation in Research and Innovation.

Matching conifer genetics to growing site resources: A study on Douglas-fir seed transfer limitations

This article examines the adaptability of Douglas-fir across climatic gradients, evaluates the validity of existing seed transfer guidelines under changing climate conditions, and reports preliminary findings from regionally coordinated field trials.

Fossil fuels threaten global health at every stage of life, a new report warns

A new report starkly reveals the severe and wide-ranging damage that fossil fuels inflict on human health, from the earliest stages of life to old age.

Putting a price on pollution: How carbon pricing helps Europe go green

Carbon pricing is one of the most potent tools governments have to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

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.

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