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Opinions from thought leaders working on sustainable solutions

A Guide to Carbon Planning for Businesses

We are all aware that something needs to be done to reduce our carbon footprint,…

A Silent Blue Tsunami

It’s time to account for the invisible climate catastrophes on the horizon. Have you ever…

Waste Has No Nation – Will the Circular Economy Change That?

Limitations of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) require a more global approach to waste management. In…

Climate: The Mediterranean Hotspot

The Mediterranean is the fastest-warming place on Earth, set to go beyond 3°C by 2100.…

Finding Energy Independence Together

We can all become more energy independent – here’s how energy communities can make it…

#Generationrestoration Is on the Move!

We live in interesting times. Climate action failure and biodiversity collapse now top the World…

There Is Still Hope if We Act Now

The evidence is clear we must limit the rise in global average temperature to less…

No Need to Compromise for Public Electricity Distribution 

With the ‘Fit for 55’ package and the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP), the EU…

The Case for ‘Design-For-Recycling’ of Electrical Transformers

With their high economic value and substantial metal content, most medium-power transformers score highly in…

Nature-Based Solutions for Water Security

Water scarcity is threatening human civilization like never before. It is time for us to…

The Equator Prize

Organized by the Equator Initiative within the United Nations Development Programme, the Equator Prize recognizes…

Time for Europe to Lead Water Stewardship

The European Union has been evaluating and addressing several pressing water issues through guidelines and…

How Can We Transition to Regenerative Land-Use, Faster?

Here’s the question: what knowledge do we need to accelerate the transition towards regenerative land…

In Am Land Wo So Viele Berge Stehn Ischs Hart üBer Seine Grenzen Raus Zu Gehn

Singt die wunderbare österreichisch-nigerianische Sängerin Nenda Neururer in ihrem Hit Mixed Feelings. Die hatte REVOLVE…

People at the Heart of Public Transport’s Digitalization

UITP’s Senior Expert Jaspal Singh reflects on the digital revolution’s impacts on public transport –…

All Aboard! 2021 Is the European Year of Rail

Let’s go behind the scenes of the European Year of Rail and see what’s been…

The Rising Tide of Energy Communities

Community energy is key to action on the climate crisis. It can empower people, boost…

Women in Energy

Breaking down gender disparities in the energy industry. According to  a 2019 IRENA study, women…

Anything Left to Salvage in the EU’s Farm Policy?

Considering the many blows that our initial hopes for a fairer and greener EU farm…
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