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How autonomous USVs could transform border security
As border threats grow more complex, coastal authorities must protect national borders, but how do AI-powered vessels rise to the challenge? Matthew Ratsey of Zero USV explains.
Curbing plastic pollution: The EU’s commitment to a global plastics treaty
The EU is determined to tackle plastic pollution with the final negotiations for the global treaty to start.
£22.6 million investment to support unpaid carers through innovative projects
To support unpaid carers and improve their wellbeing, the government has announced a £22.6 million investment in innovative projects that will help to ease their responsibilities and improve their quality of life.
Research and innovation: Europe’s quest for a global comeback
Jan Palmowski, Secretary-General of The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities, examines the themes of research and innovation in Europe’s quest for a global comeback.
The UK’s £239 million commitment to protecting forest-rich nations
The UK Government revealed at the COP29 summit that they will be contributing £239 million in a bid to try and help forest-rich nations such as Colombia and Indonesia.
Smart interoperable urban lighting
Urbis Schréder argues that smart interoperable urban lighting is shaping a sustainable future.
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.
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.
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.
ML tools and systems models for WEFE nexus policy formulation and impact assessment
Experts from IHE Delft Institute for Water Education and Eurecat, Centre Tecnològic de Catalunya, guide us through the use of machine learning tools and systems models to inform WEFE nexus policy formulation and impact assessment.
The Intermountain Forestry Cooperative
The Intermountain Forestry Cooperative (IFC), based at the University of Idaho, plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainable forest management across the United States Intermountain West.
UK and US nuclear partnership: Furthering clean energy and advanced nuclear technology
A COP29 agreement: The United Kingdom and the United States have joined forces to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge nuclear technologies.
Creating your carbon reduction plan: Five top tips for SMEs
Kristen Green, Head of Sustainability at Crown Commercial Service (CCS), explains the importance of carbon reduction plans for public sector suppliers and how SMEs can simplify the process of creating and maintaining one.
Farm business income drops in 2023/24 after lower output and prices
Farm Business Income (FBI) in England has significantly declined in 2023/24, with average incomes falling across most farm types.
£14.5 million boost for UK land use research to achieve net zero by 2050
Five research projects focusing on transforming land use and agricultural practices have received a total of £14.5 million in funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and government partners.
Now is the time to transform dementia care
Dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK, having a huge impact on people living with the condition, their families and the health systems supporting them. We hear from Dementia UK’s Andrew Pike, Head of Policy, Campaigns and Public Affairs, about how the UK Government can help to alleviate these pressures, most notably through aiding specialist nursing support.
4G upgrades in rural Wales to improve connectivity and economic growth
The 4G network is set to reach thousands of households and businesses across Wales.
How councils can ensure success with commercial ventures whilst serving the community
City councils are not businesses, but there are areas where they can act more commercially while still ensuring they always act for the public good.
NASA’s economic and educational impact on California
In the 2023 fiscal year, NASA's investments helped support 66,208 jobs in California.
The national animal nutrition program: Digital – editable – perennial – accessible
The National Animal Nutrition Program (NANP) aims to enhance animal nutrition and feeding management while actively addressing concerns shared by livestock producers, environmentalists, and policymakers both nationally and globally. Here, they share insights about their work.
