SUSTAINABILITY
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Solar and storage: Europe’s response to energy crises
Solar power and battery storage are becoming central to Europe’s energy security, resilience and long-term economic stability.
Parked electric cars could help power island ferries in German trial
A German trial will use parked electric cars as temporary batteries to help power island ferry charging systems.
Meet the Earth Prize-winning teenager tackling the world’s microplastic crisis
Teen inventor Arya Satheesh wins Earth Prize for Eco Purge, a biodegradable plastic tackling microplastic pollution globally.
Middle East tensions expose Europe’s energy vulnerability as flexibility reshapes clean energy investment
Europe energy transition gains urgency as geopolitical tensions expose fossil fuel vulnerability and boost flexible clean energy investment strategies.
Landmark UK nuclear deal to cut reliance on foreign energy after Middle East tensions
UK signs nuclear deal with Rolls-Royce SMR to boost energy security and reduce reliance on volatile fossil fuel markets.
EU moves to make Europe’s tinderbox landscapes less prone to wildfire
Europe plans fire-resilient landscapes by reshaping forests and fields to slow wildfires after record-breaking 2025 fire season.
Supermarkets move to end sale of live lobsters and crabs ahead of UK ban
UK supermarkets are ending live crustacean sales ahead of a planned ban, as animal welfare standards tighten across the industry.
Strong ESG records help firms take R&D global, study finds
Firms with strong ESG performance are more likely to expand R&D overseas, as credibility and trust drive access to global innovation.
How residence and citizenship programmes strengthen national resilience
Residence and citizenship programmes boost national resilience by attracting talent, generating capital, and supporting sustainable economic and social development.
Global leaders enter 2026 facing a defining climate choice
Decisions taken in 2025 leave world leaders facing a stark climate crossroads that will define global energy policy in 2026.
EU sustainability rules drive digital compliance push in Uzbekistan ahead of export change
Uzbekistan builds digital systems to ensure EU export compliance, helping manufacturers meet sustainability and traceability standards.
China’s BYD overtakes Tesla as world’s largest electric car seller
China’s BYD passes Tesla in annual EV sales for the first time, reshaping global electric car competition.
UK education group signs agreement to operate UN training centre network hub
GEDU Global Education partners with the UN to operate a UK CIFAL training centre, supporting global SDG education.
Mycelium breakthrough shows there’s mush-room to grow in greener manufacturing
S.Lab’s mycelium packaging breakthrough in Europe secures home-compost certification, paving the way for scalable sustainable materials.
Oxford to host new annual youth climate summit on UN World Environment Day
Oxford will host a new youth climate summit bringing young leaders together to develop global, human-rights-focused climate solutions.
Exclusive: Global United Nations delegates meet in London as GEDU sets out new cross-network sustainability plan
UN delegates meet in London as GEDU launches a global sustainability plan guiding SDG progress and cross-network collaboration.
Fast fashion brands ‘greenwash’ shoppers with guilt-easing claims, study warns
A new study shows fast fashion brands use influencers and eco-friendly language to mask overproduction, guilt-ease shoppers, and appear sustainable.
Private sector set to overtake government as main driver of corporate sustainability in 2026, report suggests
Corporate sustainability in 2026 will be shaped by the private sector, AI tools, and growing consumer-driven expectations.
Sir Trevor McDonald honoured at UWI London Benefit Dinner celebrating Caribbean achievement
Sir Trevor McDonald and Caribbean leaders celebrated at UWI London Benefit Dinner, raising funds for climate-action postgraduate scholarships.
Historic motorsport confronts its energy future
The Roger Albert Clark Rally tests a 50% sustainable petrol blend, shaping the future of classic motorsport and environmental compliance.
Protecting the world’s wild places: Dr Catherine Barnard on how local partnerships drive global conservation
Dr Catherine Barnard reveals how local partnerships enable World Land Trust to protect habitats, wildlife, and support communities worldwide.
SUSTAINABILITY
Solar and storage: Europe’s response to energy crises
Solar power and battery storage are becoming central to Europe’s energy security, resilience and long-term economic stability.
Parked electric cars could help power island ferries in German trial
A German trial will use parked electric cars as temporary batteries to help power island ferry charging systems.
Meet the Earth Prize-winning teenager tackling the world’s microplastic crisis
Teen inventor Arya Satheesh wins Earth Prize for Eco Purge, a biodegradable plastic tackling microplastic pollution globally.
Middle East tensions expose Europe’s energy vulnerability as flexibility reshapes clean energy investment
Europe energy transition gains urgency as geopolitical tensions expose fossil fuel vulnerability and boost flexible clean energy investment strategies.
Landmark UK nuclear deal to cut reliance on foreign energy after Middle East tensions
UK signs nuclear deal with Rolls-Royce SMR to boost energy security and reduce reliance on volatile fossil fuel markets.
EU moves to make Europe’s tinderbox landscapes less prone to wildfire
Europe plans fire-resilient landscapes by reshaping forests and fields to slow wildfires after record-breaking 2025 fire season.
Supermarkets move to end sale of live lobsters and crabs ahead of UK ban
UK supermarkets are ending live crustacean sales ahead of a planned ban, as animal welfare standards tighten across the industry.
Strong ESG records help firms take R&D global, study finds
Firms with strong ESG performance are more likely to expand R&D overseas, as credibility and trust drive access to global...
How residence and citizenship programmes strengthen national resilience
Residence and citizenship programmes boost national resilience by attracting talent, generating capital, and supporting sustainable economic and social development.
Global leaders enter 2026 facing a defining climate choice
Decisions taken in 2025 leave world leaders facing a stark climate crossroads that will define global energy policy in 2026.
EU sustainability rules drive digital compliance push in Uzbekistan ahead of export change
Uzbekistan builds digital systems to ensure EU export compliance, helping manufacturers meet sustainability and traceability standards.
China’s BYD overtakes Tesla as world’s largest electric car seller
China’s BYD passes Tesla in annual EV sales for the first time, reshaping global electric car competition.
UK education group signs agreement to operate UN training centre network hub
GEDU Global Education partners with the UN to operate a UK CIFAL training centre, supporting global SDG education.
Mycelium breakthrough shows there’s mush-room to grow in greener manufacturing
S.Lab’s mycelium packaging breakthrough in Europe secures home-compost certification, paving the way for scalable sustainable materials.
Oxford to host new annual youth climate summit on UN World Environment Day
Oxford will host a new youth climate summit bringing young leaders together to develop global, human-rights-focused climate solutions.
Exclusive: Global United Nations delegates meet in London as GEDU sets out new cross-network sustainability plan
UN delegates meet in London as GEDU launches a global sustainability plan guiding SDG progress and cross-network collaboration.
Fast fashion brands ‘greenwash’ shoppers with guilt-easing claims, study warns
A new study shows fast fashion brands use influencers and eco-friendly language to mask overproduction, guilt-ease shoppers, and appear sustainable.
Private sector set to overtake government as main driver of corporate sustainability in 2026, report suggests
Corporate sustainability in 2026 will be shaped by the private sector, AI tools, and growing consumer-driven expectations.
Sir Trevor McDonald honoured at UWI London Benefit Dinner celebrating Caribbean achievement
Sir Trevor McDonald and Caribbean leaders celebrated at UWI London Benefit Dinner, raising funds for climate-action postgraduate scholarships.
Historic motorsport confronts its energy future
The Roger Albert Clark Rally tests a 50% sustainable petrol blend, shaping the future of classic motorsport and environmental compliance.
Protecting the world’s wild places: Dr Catherine Barnard on how local partnerships drive global conservation
Dr Catherine Barnard reveals how local partnerships enable World Land Trust to protect habitats, wildlife, and support communities worldwide.
