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Europe needs to step up circular economy efforts, including on waste prevention

The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) assessment, published, shows that the pace of progress needs speeding up, requiring both more recycling and less overall material use The EU’s circular economy action plan aims to double the share of recycled materials used in its economy by 2030. The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) assessment, published, shows that the pace of…

Sustainability, innovation, and the bioeconomy: How to lobby for favourable government policies

American Diversified Enterprises outlines how lobbying is essential to influencing government policies concerning sustainability and the bioeconomy Everyone with an interest in advancing sustainability, innovation, and the bioeconomy – entrepreneurs, visionaries, project developers, suppliers, and local communities – should be aware of, keep track of, and speak up on public policy issues that impact these interests.…

€21 million available for 100 local and regional public authorities advancing climate resilience

Applicants are eligible to receive assistance from P2R partners in strengthening their applications via matchmaking activities and facilitated discussions A total of €21 million will be awarded across 100 European local and regional governments advancing climate change adaptation and resilience. The newly-minted Horizon Europe 2020 programme Pathways2Resilience (P2R) has launched a Call for Expressions of…

Binh Duong Smart City in Vietnam Receives Certification as an Intelligent Community

Was one of the fastest growing provincial economies in Vietnam, which itself was a world leader in economic growth The Intelligent Community Forum announced today the certification of Binh Duong Smart City in Vietnam as an Intelligent Community, identifying it as investment-ready and prepared to prosper economically, socially and culturally amid the challenges and opportunities…

BI-Technologies showcases its projects in Morocco at the 1st round of GITEX Africa 2023

The company offers a range of solutions including software to control sales and the work of delegates remotely, through the Sales Buzz application Egyptian company specializing in software and digital solutions in the Middle East and North Africa region announced its participation in GITEX Africa - Morocco, which will be held from 31 of May -2nd…

A new data market concept to accelerate green transition of cities

VTT partners in a Nokia-Veturi project, which aims to develop the data markets Urban environments produce data at an accelerating pace, which is sped up by the development of 5G and smart buildings. Data plays an important role in promoting sustainable development, but currently, it is not being utilized effectively. Data should be shared more…

The 2023 Value Creators Rankings: What Perennial Top Performers Are Doing Right

What sets long-term value creators apart is their ability to capitalize on favorable conditions and weather less favorable ones through innovation that differentiates their products and services Global capital markets have been on a remarkable journey over the past 25 years. And BCG’s Value Creators rankings have tracked performance every step of the way. Since…

SEAT S.A.: the past, present and future of mobility in Spain

The company, which put Spain on wheels with the SEAT 600, has been key to the mobility and industrialisation of the country The past, the present and, above all, the future of SEAT S.A. came together at this year’s Automobile Barcelona. During the event, the company reviewed its more than 70 years of history and…

Tourism: sustainability is the trend for 2023

The latest research in the sector confirms travellers are more attentive to environmental issues Sustainability is a more topical issue than ever and people are increasingly adopting habits and lifestyles aimed at limiting their impact on the environment. The tourism industry also fits into this context: in fact, an increasingly growing number of travellers choose…

The key characteristics of the Smart City 6.0 concept

The latest iteration, Smart City 6.0, takes this approach even further, with a focus on data-driven decision-making and citizen engagement The concept of Smart Cities strategy has been evolving over the past few decades, from a focus on technology and infrastructure to a more people-centric approach that emphasizes quality of life and sustainability. The latest…