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The positive outcome reached over COP16 biodiversity negotiations in Rome

The continued meeting of the parties to the COP16 Global Biodiversity Conference in Rome ended on February 27, 2025. This meeting reached important agreements that show the global community's determination to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.

Standing up for Alberta’s agriculture

RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation from the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, walks us through the priorities to support Alberta’s agriculture, a crucial economic driver for Canada.

New UK JetZero Taskforce set to create a more sustainable aviation future

The launch of the new JetZero Taskforce by the Secretary of State is designed to lead efforts in making aviation cleaner and greener.

Why public sector organisations should move to Cloud Computing to avoid legacy IT challenges

Legacy IT systems are still a key operation for public sector organisations, these systems are now outdated, expensive to maintain and vulnerable to security breaches.

Why cyber resilience should be a priority for the UK government

The UK's growing reliance on technology has made it a prime target for cyberattacks. As cyber threats increase in sophistication and frequency, cyber resilience has become a critical national priority.

The U.S. government has plans to promote clean manufacturing and economic growth

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) have revealed a new plan that hopes to reshape the American manufacturing sector.

Navigating the procurement process

Crown Commercial Service’s shares their top tips for navigating the procurement process.

Leveraging nature-based solutions for urban resilience

Maider Etxebarria, the Mayor of Vitoria-Gasteiz and a Member of ICLEI Europe’s Regional Executive Committee, discusses Vitoria-Gasteiz’s strategy for leveraging nature-based solutions for urban resilience.

Icotrokinra: New treatment for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis

Recent Phase 3 trial results for icotrokinra (JNJ-2113), an investigational oral peptide from Johnson & Johnson, have shown the drug’s potential to offer significant relief for patients suffering from moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

Building a resilient AI infrastructure: Protecting national security in the digital age

AI is quickly becoming a crucial part of innovation in sectors like healthcare, energy, cybersecurity, and defence. However, securing robust and safe AI infrastructure is a growing concern for governments and federal agencies.

Fundamental rights and the rule of law: Put civil society at the centre

Paul Soete, President of the Fundamental Rights and Rule of Law Group from the European Economic and Social Committee, charts fundamental rights and the rule of law, with emphasis on putting civil society at the centre.

Photonics21 launches 2025 Innovation Award to foster entrepreneurial spirit

Photonics21, a leading European Technology Platform, has launched its 2025 Innovation Award, inviting aspiring innovators to submit their groundbreaking ideas in the field of photonics; find out here how to apply.

Tackling loneliness through telecare: Supporting vulnerable people in Spain

Abel Delgado, Managing Director of Tunstall Spain, explains the urgency of loneliness as a health problem for the elderly and what other regions can learn from Spain’s proactive and preventative approach, that benefits both physical and mental health.

Data science examined: AI and data in detail

Dr Clare Walsh, Director of Education at the Institute of Analytics, highlights data science in a discussion that also includes comments on artificial intelligence (AI).

Preventing sight loss for people with diabetes with new advanced eye scans

Providing advanced eye scans to people with diabetes could help in preventing sight loss for thousands whilst also freeing up NHS appointments.

Preventing public sector fraud

Bala Kumar, CPTO at Jumio, advocates prevention over remediation to address public sector fraud in the future.

Safeguarding UK workers: EcoOnline’s holiday safety solution

As the festive season approaches, it also brings along a range of workplace hazards that can threaten employee safety and well-being. Here, we explore what EcoOnline can do to protect UK workers.

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