Opinions

Opinions from thought leaders working on sustainable solutions

Why Local Voices Matter in the Arctic 

Europe must move from symbolic Arctic strategies to real partnerships that respect communities and balance…

Geneva’s Air Inequality: Who Breathes the Dust? 

New research reveals how Geneva’s wealthiest residents generate most car pollution while low-income neighbourhoods bear the impacts. …

Tipping Points and Lifelines: The Future of Our Ocean 

Interconnected governance is needed to protect the planet’s beating heart.  If the Amazon is the…

The Arctic Faces the Climate Truth

At ATLAS25 in Helsinki, the world’s climate future felt both fragile and fiercely contested.  In…

We Need to Rethink Climate Politics

Current climate policies risk triggering multiple tipping points, underscoring the urgent need to address emerging…

Make Procurement a Green Demand Engine 

Europe can decarbonise faster by simplifying how public buyers award tenders, not by multiplying rules. …

Cultivating Resilience, Sustaining Our Future

Every year on October 15, the world pauses to honour the International Day of Rural Women,…

Cultivating the Future with Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how we use natural resources. When guided by ethics and purpose,…

Solar Power Momentum Faces New Challenges

Solar energy is advancing rapidly, yet stagnant demand and slow electrification risk undermining its full…

24/7 Public Transport as a Public Necessity 

Brussels’ night bus just isn’t cutting it anymore for late-night public transport.  Travelling by public…

The Rise of Istanbul’s Shrinking Reservoirs

As Istanbul’s water reserves quickly evaporate, everyone needs to be on board to tackle the…

The Construction Shift Few are Talking About

Electrifying construction is one of Europe’s easiest wins, but only if governments act now.  In…

Beyond Emissions

Modern mobility must embrace inclusivity and empower communities.  Mobility is no longer just about moving…

Youth Initiatives and their Role in the Energy Transition

Youth are driving change in Europe’s energy transition, yet policies still overlook their needs and…

Europe Must Finance its Clean Future Now

The time for Europe to lead on clean hydrogen is now – before global competitors…

Reimagining India’s Energy Security Amid New Risks

India’s energy strategy must adapt to rising climate, geopolitical, and infrastructure risks threatening long-term security…

Can the EU’s Social Climate Fund Make Yellow Vests Green?

Europe’s climate plan risks igniting social unrest if citizens are left behind in the clean…

The Energy We Don’t Use is the Cheapest Energy 

Energy efficiency is at the forefront of EU priorities, but its application among enterprises will…

Why Hard-to-Abate Sectors Threaten Net-Zero Goals

Achieving climate neutrality in the EU hinges on overcoming the emissions challenges of hard-to-abate sectors. …
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