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Removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere

Greenhouse gases are warming our planet, causing extreme weather and harming the health of populations across the globe As we come ever closer to the 1.5°C global warming limit, set in the 2015 Paris Agreement, it's clear that it isn't enough to just limit the amount of new greenhouse gas emissions – we also need…

Biodiversity, Descarbonización, Sustainability

Rethinking green investment for Europe’s next chapter: a stakeholder’s vision

While Europe’s green agenda faces new pressures, sustainability leader Sandrine Dixson-Declève outlines why sustainable investment remains vital for economic strength, planetary health and future resilience As Europe faces growing security and trade challenges, the momentum behind sustainable policies, and especially green finance, has come under increasing pressure. Sandrine Dixson-Declève, a leading voice in climate action…

circular economy, climate resilience, EU Policy, Innovation, Sustainability

Advancing organic farming in Europe

A new platform for organic farming advice offers opportunities for international exchange and joint training, promoting sustainable agricultural practices in Europe The EU-funded OrganicAdviceNetwork(opens in new window) project has launched OrganicAdviceNetwork.space(opens in new window), an online exchange and learning platform for organic farming advice. The platform provides various e-learning modules and opportunities for in-person exchange…

Agricultural innovation, European Union, Smart Farming, Smart Rural, Sustainability

Leading Cities and QBE Announce 2025 Top 100 Smart City Startups Advancing Urban Resilience

Global innovators selected from 820+ applicants to join QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge, tackling the world’s most urgent urban challenges. Leading Cities and the QBE Foundation proudly announce the Top 100 semi-finalists for the 2025 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge, a global accelerator now in its seventh year designed to identify and scale innovative solutions that build…

Smart Cities, startups, Sustainability, Urban Innovation

Fighting environmental pollution with microbes

Two EU-funded projects met to promote collaboration, share progress and tackle common challenges in advancing bioremediation. Their goal is to combat environmental pollution The EU-funded BIOSYSMO(opens in new window) and MIBIREM(opens in new window) projects have a common goal: to sustainably remediate contaminated environments using microbes. On 19 and 20 March 2025, the two projects’…

air pollution, Environmental Impact, Sustainability

Researchers use AI to ‘see’ beyond a structure’s facade in Google Street View

“It gives a strong estimate of the resources used in building, maintaining and operating the buildings.” Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a method that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and Google Maps’ Street View images to glean more detailed information about buildings – such as their age and floor area. This additional data…

AI Urban Planning, Building Analytics, Embodied Carbon, Google Street View, Sustainability, University of Toronto

Miami Leads the Cruise Industry

The opening of new terminals, such as the MSC Cruises terminal in April 2025, has expanded the port's operational capacity and enhanced the passenger experience Miami has firmly established itself as the cruise capital of the world, reaching historic milestones that reaffirm its leadership in the maritime industry. During the 2024 fiscal year, PortMiami welcomed…

Cruise Industry, Cruise Terminals, Maritime Innovation, PortMiami, Seatrade Cruise, Shore Power, Smart Ports, Sustainability

From fava beans to future foods: researchers turn to plant-based proteins for a healthier planet

Crops like chickpeas, fava beans, lentils and quinoa could help make Europe’s food systems more environmentally friendly and sustainable On Marianne Mulhall’s organic dairy farm in southeast Ireland, the winter wheat crop is looking better than usual. By spring, it is often a bit yellow and withered, a sign that it is nitrogen deficient. This…

Climate Change, EU Research, Food Systems, Plant Protein, Sustainability

Cities of tomorrow: young Poles share vision for smarter, greener living

European cities of the future should be greener, smarter and more inclusive, according to young Poles who shared their vision during the EU Youth Policy Dialogue in Warsaw. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “city”? For most of us, it is crowds, busy roads and noise. But…

EU Cities, Inclusivity, Smart Cities, Sustainability, Youth Policy Dialogue

A decade of data shows Latino entrepreneurship is on the rise

The 10th annual State of Latino Entrepreneurship report finds continued growth – with the number of Latino-owned businesses increasing by 44% – in addition to a new focus on AI and sustainability A decade of research into Latino entrepreneurs paints a picture of an innovative and resilient group of business owners who are a key…

Economic growth, entrepreneurship, Latino Business, Sustainability

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