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How do we enable energy transition in buildings?
Pavol Bodis, Technical Coordinator at TNO, says that getting energy independent buildings is an EU priority for electricity infrastructures
Chasing climate-ready glutinous rice for food security in Thailand and Laos
Professor Apichart Vanavichit, Director of the Rice Science Center offers insight into how the next generation of glutinous rice varieties are critical to food security in Thailand and Laos.
The value of nature
Recognising the complex, closely intertwined relationships between humans and nature can lead to better, more cost-effective decisions, outlines Susan Canney, Director of the Mali Elephant Project.
Contribution of computational methods to catalyst development
Prof Masahiro Kamitani at Kitasato University explains recent contributions of computational analyses in the development of homogeneous catalysts
Five things keeping procurement directors up at night
Dave Emsley, head of public sector tail spend services at OT Group, takes a look at how business leaders can develop strategic plans in five key areas to improve procurement processes
COP26: Putting meaning into E, S and G
Fathia Murphy, ESG Product Specialist, NAVEX Global, discusses the importance of understanding what E, S and G means so businesses can recognise their responsibility and be prepared to tackle ESG related issues, as well as how to put effective initiatives in place.
Agricultural innovation & its challenges
David Green, Executive Director of the U.S. Sustainability Alliance, highlights agricultural innovation and its challenges, including how the USDA’s NIFA is supporting this policy area.
Real-time soil health management for sustained agriculture practices
Aarthi JanakiRaman, Research Director, Chemicals and Advanced Materials at TechVision, Frost & Sullivan, turns the spotlight onto continuous and real-time soil health management, which are critical for sustained agriculture practices.
AI to calculate hydropower development across Amazon river
Researchers employ artificial intelligence for sustainable hydropower development across the Amazon River basin – working across eight countries in South America.
Fully assembled & integrated plant to produce advanced biofuels
Here, we learn about the Horizon 2020 To-Syn-Fuel project that opens its pre-commercial plant to demonstrate the conversion of waste biomass to liquid fuels & green hydrogen.
Advancing a competitive bioeconomy for a sustainable future
Philippe Mengal, Executive Director at CBE JU ‐ Circular Bio‐based Europe Joint Undertaking, charts the priorities for advancing a competitive bioeconomy in Europe for a sustainable future.
Energy efficiency & investment in urban Europe
Open Access Government explores the stance of Eurocities on energy efficiency & investment priorities in cities throughout Europe
Improving air quality with Low Emission Zones
Yunex Traffic discuss the benefits to air quality with the implementation of low emissions zones in the UK's city centres.
What is open source, and why does it matter today?
Amanda Brock, CEO of OpenUK, considers what open source is and why it matters today.
Amanda Brock – OpenUK
Amanda is CEO of OpenUK, the UK body for Open Technology. She is also a Board Member of the Cabinet Office Open Standards Board; an Advisory Board Member for the UK Government Energy Sector Digitalisation Task Force; and European Representative of the Open Invention Network. Amanda is the Editor...
Solving social value in the public sector
Gavin Rimmington, the Head of Public Sector at YPO, explains how to solve social value in the public sector
What does the future hold for children’s services?
Kirtpal Kaur Aujla, Partner at Bevan Brittan considers what the future holds for children’s services in the UK.
The Africa connection
Finding sustainable battery materials to keep Europe’s electrification clean, its conscience clear and its energy transition on track.
Sustainable fashion is possible, if we embrace mass customisation
To combat mass production in fashion, researchers suggest a shift to mass customisation instead – which could work, if consumers are willing to wait for it
The current solution to the sustainability crisis of the fashion industry revolves around consuming less, incorporating large disposal fees, and recycling more.
Though these actions...
Scientists create artificial muscles from natural materials
At the University of Freiburg, scientists have created artificial muscles from natural proteins - less Dr Frankenstein, more future potential for reconstructive medicine or soft robotics.
