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Under What Conditions Will Clean Energy Become The Norm?
Even as renewables become a more common energy source around the world, they still face major obstacles. Some barriers are inherent with all new technologies; others are the result of skewed regulatory...
Coronavirus Outbreak Highlights Need to Address Threats to Ecosystems and Wildlife
Diseases passed from animals to humans are on the rise, as the world continues to see unprecedented destruction of wild habitats by human activity. Scientists suggest that degraded habitats may encourage more...
Can by Can – Yes, I Can!
All good ideas have something in common – it always appears to be some ever so logical and simple solution where such an idea found its implementation. The same goes for the...
World Wildlife Day Highlights Importance of Sustainable Use of Wildlife in “Biodiversity Super Year”
Joining the global celebration of the United Nations World Wildlife Day, representatives of UN Member States, UN System organizations, international and non-governmental organizations, rural communities and youth gathered at the UN Headquarters...
Seven Ways You’re Connected to Coral Reefs
World Wildlife Day (3 March) is a chance to appreciate all that nature provides. This year’s theme, “Sustaining all life on Earth”, gives thanks to our natural world that allows wild animals,...
Major New Actions for Migratory Species
Ten migratory species added to global wildlife agreement including the Asian Elephant, Jaguar and Great Indian Bustard
Gandhinagar declaration sends strong message on importance of migratory species for new global biodiversity...
How Small States Can Benefit From Innovation
Small states are often disadvantaged by their size, remoteness, and lack of resources. But bring smart city innovation into the equation, and these qualities could become strengths.Small states such as Singapore, El...
EU Launches New Forest Information System to Improve Knowledge on Forests and Woodlands
Amid a need for more accurate, up-to-date and harmonised data and monitoring on Europe’s valuable woodlands, the European Environment Agency and the European Commission launched a new Forest Information System for Europe...
Aiming for Healthier and Greener Belgrade
If all the citizens of Belgrade, as their Mayor, walked every day, used public transport more, and planted some trees when the opportunity arises, perhaps our capital would already be a bit...
See the Sun’s Surface Move in ‘Unprecedented’ Detail
From our vantage point on Earth, the sun is often a miraculous sight, shining brightly on clear days and bathing the sky in vivid color as it rises and sets. This week,...
Improving Circular Economy Practices in the Construction Sector Key to Increasing Material Reuse
The EEA briefing ‘Construction and demolition waste: challenges and opportunities in a circular economy,’ says more must be done in preventing or recycling the large amount of waste produced by the construction...
A Deep Demonstration of a Circular, Regenerative and Low-Carbon Economy in Slovenia
The Slovenian parliament passed a motion to adopt an EIT Climate-KIC-led proposal called “A Deep Demonstration of a Circular, Regenerative and Low-Carbon Economy in Slovenia” last November. The initiative is one of...
Decade of Action on the Sustainable Development Goals Is Under Way
The Sustainable Development Goals are known as the world’s blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty,...
Humans Risk Living in an Empty World
Humanity will have given up on planet Earth if world leaders cannot reach an agreement this year to stop the mass extinction of wildlife and destruction of life-supporting ecosystems, the United Nation’s...
The Adriatic-Ionian Ports Through Projects to Improved Energy Efficiency
After World War II, ports in the mentioned region along with the river ports along the Danube have lost their past roles as dynamic marketplaces and cultural centres. Also, the new challenges...
UK Could Put Tariffs on Food From Countries With Lower Standards
The UK could introduce tariffs on imports of food from countries with lower food safety and farming standards than the UK, using World Trade Organization rules, the environment secretary has suggested.“We want...
