The North Sea Transition Authority and Crown Estate Scotland have signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to collaborate on energy and carbon storage in the North Sea. The SoI includes a pledge to progress net zero targets by helping different technologies share space and taking a coordinated approach to managing the seabed.
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Egypt’s first solar and battery project backed by EBRD
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is making a $30m loan available to Obelisk Solar Power, a project company owned by Scatec ASA. The financing facility will finance a new 1GWac solar plant in Egypt with 200MWh of battery storage. It is expected that the project will reduce CO2 emissions by 1.3m tonnes per year.
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What does the UK-EU Summit mean for energy and emissions?
The UK and the EU have agreed a substantial cooperation agreement in relation to trade and free movement. Included in the package are two energy and emissions trading arrangements.
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Funding for flood defences is crucial, says the ABI
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) says that, between January and April this year, claims for weather-related damage to people’s homes and possessions in the UK topped £200m for the first time ever. Pay-outs surpassed the previous quarterly record from Q1 2022 by £67m.
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Project Clover: TikTok upgrades data security in a green way
As part of Project Clover, TikTok’s data security initiative, all three buildings in its Norwegian data centre are now online. The data centre in Hamar, Norway, developed by Green Mountain, plays an important role in the local economy, but sustainability is also a core focus.
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EU Commission simplifies CAP, including for environment
To simplify the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and boost farmers' competitiveness, the European Commission has presented a large package of measures targeting the administrative burden, controls, implementation, crisis response and investment needs of the sector.
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King Charles announces 35 under 35 changemakers
The King’s Foundation has announced the outcome of its search for the next generation of makers and changemakers – the King’s Foundation’s 35 under 35. The final 35 are a network of exceptional young people who represent the change The King’s Foundation stands for across nature and sustainability, traditional arts and crafts, textiles, architecture and urbanism, health and wellbeing, horticulture and farming.
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Law Society: on the front foot re climate risks
The Law Society in the UK has launched new guidance to help solicitors navigate climate change in property transactions. The Law Society said that, as climate risks become more prevalent, solicitors may need to highlight relevant legal issues to clients during property transactions. Its new practice note includes practical guidance to help address common challenges identified by solicitors.
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Sulphur emission limits set for the Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea has officially become an Emission Control Area under MARPOL Annex VI. The sulphur content in fuel oil for ships operating in the area is now limited to 0.1%, significantly reducing air pollution and delivering major benefits to both human health and the marine environment.
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Arup: AI is designing our future sustainable cities
AI is already impacting the design of global cities and infrastructure – with more than a third (36%) of engineers, architects and city planners relying on it daily, a new survey from Arup has revealed.
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Curious to know where we are with Industrial Revolution 5.0?
Clarity around which industrial revolution we are in and what Industrial Revolution (IR) 5.0 really means is delivered by a paper that points out: “This evolution of industry is not just a technological change but a human-centred movement that concerns politicians, academics, practitioners, and society at large.”
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UN sounds the alarm for human development but AI can help
Human development progress has slowed to a 35-year low, according to a UN Development Programme report. But the report says that AI could reignite development. In fact, following the crises of 2020-202, progress has not rebounded and the poor rise in global human development projected in this year’s report is the smallest increase since 1990.
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27 UK companies awarded by the King for sustainable development
His Majesty the King has conferred his 2025 Awards on 27 businesses in recognition of their outstanding achievements in sustainable development. Companies are located across the UK and across numerous sectors.
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Australia’s election: “an energy referendum”
Australian Climate Council CEO, Amanda McKenzie, has said in response to the Australian Federal Election result: “This was an energy referendum. Nuclear bombed at the ballot, with Australians dubbing it toxic. Australians backed a bright, clean, renewable energy future and endorsed the progress that has already been made.”
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Green claims: if you are going to make them, get them right
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is making it clear this week that it will not tolerate sloppy language around green claims in advertising. Two challenges in relation to composting coffee capsules or bags have been upheld and are worth a read if you are reviewing how you take your products to market.