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Cooling cities by giving buildings new life

As Europe struggles with increased heatwaves, cities are seeking new ways to keep urban areas cool and liveable.

A new sustainable solution for recycling rubber waste

Every year, millions of tyres end up in landfills, ultimately contributing to our climate crisis. In 2021, over 274 million tyres were discarded in the United States, and almost 20% ended up in landfills.

Source: The public sector’s perfect partner for ultra-rapid EV charging infrastructure

As the electric vehicle revolution gains momentum, Joe Helps, Head of Land Acquisitions at new EV infrastructure company Source, explains why public sector organisations should consider utilising their land assets for EV charging infrastructure.

Empowering cities with smart solar lighting

Urbis Schréder is an independent outdoor lighting solutions provider worldwide, committed to supporting communities and transforming spaces, cities, and the planet. Here, they discuss their sustainable solar lighting solutions.

How to properly navigate sustainability in procurement

Achieving sustainability in procurement can be a complex challenge, especially when balancing short-term needs with long-term environmental goals.

Rebuilding Ukraine through the SUN4Ukraine initiative

Twelve Ukrainian cities have started their journey towards a climate-neutral development with the launch of the SUN4Ukraine initiative, part of the EU's Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission.

The future of sustainable food: The Buying Better Food and Drink agreement

A new commercial agreement has been designed to change how public sector organisations, including schools, hospitals and local authorities, purchase food and drink is now open.

From profits to progress: How Indonesia’s SOEs power the green transition

Economist Professor John Ure charts the profits and progress, in terms of how Indonesia’s state-owned enterprises drive the green transition

Denmark 28 billion fund to boost CO₂ capture and storage efforts

In June 2024, Denmark stepped up its climate efforts by launching a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Fund, providing DKK 28.3 billion (about €3.8 billion) over the next 16 years to support the capture, transport, and storage of CO2.

Building a sustainable future in Urban areas

Urban areas are at the centre of Europe’s environmental challenges and opportunities.

The future of health infrastructure: Building for a net zero NHS

Lorna Rothery spoke to Olivia Murphy-Fawcett, Head of Sustainability and Social Impact at NHS Shared Business Services, about how the UK’s health system is working to reduce its carbon emissions and reach a net zero NHS.

Vaisala fights greenwashing in carbon capture with new measurement tool

Let's stop greenwashing: Vaisala, a leader in environmental measurement technology, aims to bring clarity to the carbon capture industry with the launch of their...

Recycling and repurposing wind turbine blades

As the demand for renewable energy grows, questions addressing the environmental impact of wind turbines have grown.

Lithium’s potential in Way Ratai’s geothermal hot springs

In Southeast Sumatra, Indonesia, the Way Ratai geothermal system is not only known for its therapeutic hot springs but also for its significant potential in lithium extraction.

ESCT: Europe’s 30-year cities movement calls to step up the speed for a green transition

The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe’s transition to climate neutrality.

Cost-cutting, carbon-curbing: Energy solutions for business success

In today’s era of environmental consciousness, the push towards decarbonisation is not only a national goal but a vital objective for businesses. Sustainability has evolved from being a mere ethical concern to becoming a key strategic imperative for long-term success in every sector.

Digitalisation and sustainability: The Freiburg example

Martin W. W. Horn, Lord Mayor of Freiburg and President of ICLEI Europe, discusses the intersection of digitalisation and sustainability, using Freiburg’s urban development as an example.

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