ADB, European Union, and ASEAN Countries Partner to Boost Green Infrastructure
The European Union (EU) announced today it is preparing to support the
Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) Catalytic Green Finance
Facility (ACGF) with €50 million...
Defying expectations of a rise, global carbon dioxide emissions flatlined in 2019
Despite widespread expectations of another increase, global
energy-related carbon dioxide emissions stopped growing in 2019, according to IEA data released
today.
After two years of growth, global...
Women and girls in science – from aspiration to reality
Marking 11 February, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen praised the...
Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel: Inspiring Spontaneous Discoveries at Every Turn
Renaissance
New York Chelsea Hotel officially opens its doors today as one of the tallest properties in
Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. Rising an impressive 39 floors at...
Discussions on Sustainable Aviation Take Place in Abu Dhabi
Between 2013 and 2018 the number of air travellers increased by 38 per
cent, and the International Air Transport Authority (IATA) expects annual
passenger numbers to...
AIIB to Invest in Emergency Public Health Infrastructure in China
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) announced today it has
been in active discussions with the Government of China to strengthen the
country’s emergency public health...
One City, Two Styles: The Architecture and Design of Four Seasons Hotels Bogota
There are two sides to Four Seasonsin the capital of Colombia:
One classic, the other contemporary. How to tell them apart? Just take a look
around.
Four...
Artificial intelligence: Tackling the risks for consumers
Artificial intelligence and automated decision making processes can pose
certain threats to consumers. Find out how the European Parliament wants to
protect them.
What is artificial intelligence...
Biodiversity Essential to APEC Economies
Celebrating a decade of honoring young scientists, APEC is now accepting nominations for the 2020 APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education, or...
2nd Gastronomy Tourism Start-Up Competition
After the success of the first edition, the competition has returned to
identify and celebrate disruptive ideas and innovators who will lead the
transformation of the...