Commission unveils its first Strategic Foresight Report
Today, the European Commission adopted its first-ever Strategic Foresight Report, aiming to identify emerging challenges and opportunities to better steer the European Union's strategic...
It’s full steam ahead to green India’s railway network
Serving over 8 billion passengers annually, the Indian railroad network is one of the largest and most intricate in the world. But moving billions...
Europe’s one trillion climate finance plan
Find out how Europe aims to fund projects to tackle climate change and support the regions most affected by the transition to a green...
Thailand joins OECD agreement on mutual acceptance of chemical safety data
Thailand has joined the OECD system for the Mutual Acceptance of Data (MAD) in the Assessment of Chemicals, ensuring that its non-clinical safety data related to...
South Africa aims to stop marine litter at its source
The coast of South Africa’s Kwazulu-Natal province looks like it was pulled from a postcard, with wide, sandy beaches stretching for some 600 kilometres....
After COVID-19 crisis countries face significant fiscal challenges
Governments have taken unprecedented fiscal action in response to the COVID-19 crisis, but countries will need to support economic recovery in the face of...
D(air) to dream of a cleaner future for your city
In 2019, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) made recommendations for Kazakhstan to improve how it raises awareness on...
Singapore-IEA Regional Training Programme on Sustainable Energy Policies for Smart Cities
More than 250 participants from 27 countries are taking part in the inaugural digital edition of the Singapore-IEA Regional Training Programme on Sustainable Energy...
First International Day for Clean Air calls for decisive global action to beat air pollution
With extreme air pollution events on the rise, global efforts to reduce pollution and its effects will receive an advocacy boost when, for the...
European Green Deal: New initiatives to boost the organic farming sector
The European Commission has today launched a public consultation on its future Action Plan on Organic Farming. This sector will play an important role...