Opinions

Opinions from thought leaders working on sustainable solutions

Why Smart Cycling Still Isn’t Moving Forward

Europe talks a big game on smart cycling, but without data, funding, or political will,…

Corporate Decarbonisation as a Strategic Path to Sustainability

Corporate decarbonisation is transforming industries – cutting emissions, reducing costs, and driving competitive advantage in…

Urban Buildings Need Clean Heating and Cooling 

Cities are wasting heat, but smarter networks and heat pumps can create clean, circular urban…

Governing Energy Communities

Good governance must sit at the heart of local energy initiatives. Energy communities are emerging…

Is Europe’s Energy System Ready for AI?

How AI can unlock efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in Europe’s evolving energy landscape. In November…

Building Resilient Cities for a Sustainable Energy Future 

As competitiveness takes centre stage, cities must remain key drivers of Europe’s just and resilient…

On the Path to Reconcile Ecology and Technology

A case for thriving with nature, not in spite of it. Humanity is being forced…

The Role of Energy Efficiency in EU Electrification

Energy efficiency is the unsung enabler of EU electrification – cutting costs, boosting resilience, and…

Could Europe Drop the Ball on Carbon Capture and Storage? 

Europe took a bold stance on Carbon Capture and Storage but signs in 2025 point…

Shifting the Hydrogen Landscape Demands a Coherent Strategy

Hydrogen’s promise is shifting from large-scale hype to practical use, long-term planning, and strategic industrial…

Unmasking the Health Risks of Airborne Gases

Could cleaner air be the key to saving ecosystems and securing our planet’s future? Air…

Sustainable Mobility in India Must Work for Women Too

Sustainable mobility in India remains incomplete until it fully addresses the unique needs of women. …

The European Green Deal’s Secret Weapon: Education 

Empowering citizens through education is essential to achieve the EU’s Green Deal and climate goals.   …

Rethinking the Amazon and its Marketing Ahead of COP30

It’s time to stop treating Amazon like a postcard and start facing its complicated reality…

Designing for Disassembly Turns Waste into Worth 

Designing buildings for disassembly lets them retire gracefully, leaving assets behind, not waste.  In an…

The EU Observatory for Deforestation and Forest Degradation

As deforested areas increase globally, the EU is stepping up its fight with a new…

Libya’s Wastewater Treatment Potential and Challenges 

Amid growing water scarcity, Libya must embrace wastewater treatment to secure its future and sustain…

Bogotá’s 50-Year Journey to Sustainable Transport

For half a century, Bogotá has redefined urban mobility, proving that sustainable transport transforms cities…

A Gold Standard for Ecological Recovery

Rewilding offers solutions for nature and beyond. Human civilisation has always been shaped by dominant…
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