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Urban Digital Twins set to create the first real world Metaverse for the decarbonization of buildings

Pioneering Digital Twin company Cityzenith is spearheading this decarbonization Metaverse project following a year of planning and consultation with major international partners, building asset owners, city planners, financiers, and governments Digital Twins are forecast to form the essential building blocks of a Metaverse that connects the physical world with the virtual, enabling optimal urban decarbonization…

Stora Enso and Picadeli collaborate to make salad packaging more sustainable

The lids are made of PureFiber and they are plastic-free, recyclable, and biodegradable Stora Enso and Picadeli, Europe’s leading take-away salad bar company, are introducing renewable formed fiber lids to replace single-use plastics in take-away packaging. The lids are made of PureFiber™ by Stora Enso, and they are plastic-free, recyclable, and biodegradable. The innovation will…

Women building a sustainable future: India’s rural energy pioneers

A UN project, in association with one of India’s leading clean energy companies, is training women salt farmers in the Indian state of Gujarat to work in the solar power industry, and build a better life Salt farming in India is hard work. In Gujarat, women set up huts, dig wells, and pump up brine,…

Data programs expanded in American cities

As Bloomberg Philanthropies announces its newest investment in cities, the City Data Alliance, Bloomberg Cities takes a look at data’s growing importance in the success of local government This article is from Bloomberg Cities, which is run by Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Government Innovation program. Sign up for their free weekly newsletter here. When Mike Bloomberg launched What Works Cities seven years ago,…

Europe wants more renewables to increase its energy security

WindEurope welcomes the European Commission’s objective to completely end Russian fossil fuel imports before the end of the decade Few days ago, the European Commission presented new measures in response to the rise in electricity prices across Europe. The measures are strongly influenced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Commission wants Europe to accelerate…

11 female-owned hotels around the world with amazing stories

From the Caribbean to the U.S., here are 11 amazing female-owned hotels to support during Women’s History Month and beyond There are many unknowns surrounding travel right now, but one thing is for sure: A stay at any of these women-run properties will be memorable. From the captivating mountain views in upstate New York to the…

Future of Europe: 40 recommendations by the European Citizens’ Panel

40 recommendations in the ‘EU in the world, migration' and 48 recommendations by the Panel on ‘a stronger economy, social justice and jobs, education, culture, youth and sport / digital transformation': a second set of citizens' ideas at Conference Plenary This weekend (11-12 March), citizens' ideas on EU in the world and migration, economy, social…

Relocation of agricultural land could greatly reduce carbon emissions

Scientists design a map to display the potential relocation of agricultural land to maximise long-term environmental benefits without compromising food security Scientists have constructed a map demonstrating where the world’s major food crops should be grown to maximise yield and minimise environmental impact. This relocation of agricultural land would capture large amounts of carbon, increase biodiversity,…

China–South Korea relations enter ‘new era’ with Yoon election win

China on Thursday congratulated Yoon Suk-yeol on his election as the new South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol, a conservative former top prosecutor, was elected South Korea's new president. During his campaign, Yoon had indicated that his foreign policies would be a stark departure from that of his outgoing predecesor Moon Jae-in. He stressed that he…

225 reform projects in Europe to improve their resilience, create jobs and growth

Member States' reforms are supported by the TSI, with a total budget of €116.8 million for the year 2022 The Commission approved 225 projects under the Technical Support Instrument (TSI), to support Member States in preparing, designing and implementing reforms that will lead to modern and resilient public administrations, sustainable growth strategies and resilient economies while enhancing…