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Water Well on a Roof? Innovative Hydro Panels Transform Air into Water
American startup Zero Mass Water unveiled an innovative device called REXI, at the CES Electronics Show in January, designed to provide consumers with clean, drinking water from the air.REXI is half the...
World’s Largest Platform for Air Quality Data Launched at Tenth World Urban Forum
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), together with UN-Habitat and IQAir, a Swiss air quality technology company, today launched the world’s largest air quality data platform, bringing together real-time air pollution data...
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...
Creating Energy and Fighting Waste in Yemen
The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is considered to be among the worst in the world. In 2019, 80 per cent of Yemen’s people were in need—an estimated 24 million people. The 2019 Humanitarian Needs...
GEF-FAO Fishery Project Makes Remarkable Progress in Protecting International Waters’ Biodiversity
A five-year, $50-million Global Environment Facility (GEF)-funded program rolled out by FAO and partners has made remarkable progress in protecting international waters' biodiversity by rendering fishing in these waters less harmful to...
WHO Declares the New Coronavirus Outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
The second meeting of the Emergency Committee convened by the WHO Director-General under the International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) regarding the outbreak of novel coronavirus 2019 in the People’s Republic of China,...
Nominate a Champion of Earth
Do you know a Champion of the Earth?
Nominations for 2020 open on 20 January 2020.
Every year, individuals, groups and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the protection and restoration of the...
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...
IRENA and UAE Ministry of Energy and Industry Cooperating on Renewable Energy
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Energy and Industry, to cooperate in the field of renewable energy and...
Oil and Gas Industry Needs to Step Up Climate Efforts Now
Oil and gas companies are facing a critical challenge as the world increasingly shifts towards clean energy transitions. Fossil fuels drive the companies’ near-term returns, but failure to address growing calls to...
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,...
World’s Consumption of Materials Hits Record 100bn Tonnes a Year
The amount of material consumed by humanity has passed 100bn tonnes every year, a report has revealed, but the proportion being recycled is falling.The climate and wildlife emergencies are driven by the...
Innovation Is the Future of Serbia
What are the strategically important scientific projects supported and financed by the state with the view to preserve the environment, how are the scientific community and the economy connected, how are our...
ABB and Volvo to Electrify Gothenburg’s City Streets
Starting in 2020, 157 new Volvo electric buses will start trafficking the streets of Gothenburg, Mölndal and Partille, powered by charging infrastructure solutions from market leading provider, ABB. This landmark announcement represents...
RB Partners With Veolia to Drive a Circular Plastics Economy
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reckitt Benckiser (RB) and Veolia announced today a new joint partnership to drive the shift toward a circular plastics economy. This partnership with Veolia is the latest step taken by RB to fulfill its pledge to make 100 perc...
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...
