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At least seven of the 21 BRICS+ economies are directing subsidies toward electric vehicles (EVs) and transport services widely used by lower- and middle-income people — from two- and three-wheelers to buses and shared transport. EVs are often portrayed as products for affluent households. Yet some BRICS+ economies direct support to electric two- and three-wheelers
When energy costs spike, it is households and businesses who pay the price. From homes cooking with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in India to drivers of mass transit jeepney vehicles in the Philippines, the human cost of energy insecurity is visible in every crisis. And these crises are not exceptional: the world has experienced roughly
Today’s ESG Updates Companies fall short on ESG goals: Over 250 sustainability-linked bonds risk higher interest rates this year as firms miss targets. U.S. power grid faces extreme heat vulnerability: Record-breaking temperatures are exposing severe weaknesses in energy infrastructure. Burundi launches $320M hydropower initiative: Backed by global institutions, the new project aims to double the
Today’s ESG Updates The Future of Germany’s Natural Gas Usage: McKinsey researchers have estimated that Germany’s gas usage will decline by 3%-7% by 2030 Spain’s Criteria Will Buy 5% Stake In France’s Veolia: The holding vehicle company will hold a 5% stake in the French waste and water management company Iberdrola Strikes Deal With Pam
A recent plethora of stories revealing plagiarism has shaken the pillars of leading academia and research institutions. Of course, every institution has its share of bad apples — government, religions, the media, the music industry, banking, the judicial system, the aircraft sector, to name a few. But we have tended to believe research produced by
Green restaurants are taking the culinary scene by storm, from the colourful streets of Cape Town to the busy city of New York and the peaceful meadows of Sweden. These three eco-conscious eateries not only tempt the palate but also foster a deeper connection to nature’s richness. The Clay: A sustainable oasis in the heart of Harlem
Throughout this week, ICLEI’s annual Daring Cities forum, hosted virtually in cooperation with the German city of Bonn, has explored in depth the need for innovative financing at all levels of government to tackle the climate crisis. Yesterday’s global leaders roundtable in particular highlighted the need for “multilevel and multi-actor collaboration for accelerating climate emergency
On Saturday, Sinn Féin, the party once considered the political wing of the Irish Republican Army hailed its first election win in Northern Irish history. Winning the regional elections means Northern Ireland has a nationalist leader for the first time in its history, which is important for a region that has long been governed by pro-British
Why do we need sustainability in the arts? Nowadays, sustainability and art have become a big part of our daily life, because it is a key to a better future. It has been at the center of everything, including art and design. The arts inspire humans, while sustainability secures the environment. It includes how natural
On Tuesday, 3000 Russian troops were involved in live-ammunition shooting drills, some of which took place in areas near Ukraine. This occurs in the middle of a week of negotiations, at the end of which NATO and Europe hope to achieve a de-escalation of a tense military build-up by the Border of Ukraine and Russia.
In the last meeting of the European Council held this year on December 16, as shown in their report of the “conclusions” they have adopted, the leaders of the 27 members of the European Union faced a couple of major issues, the kind that threatens the fragile equilibrium of the Union: (1) how to handle
As the world reels from the financial blow of COVID-19, local governments in the United States are under huge pressure as cities and counties face severe budget shortfalls. This is forcing cuts to crucial spending on education and infrastructure as well as layoffs, furloughs and hiring freezes. Losing critical funds could have seriously hindered U.S. local governments’ continued progress