SUM 2026 Brings Circular Economy Research to Procida
From 20 to 22 May 2026, the island of Procida, near Naples, will host the ninth edition of SUM 2026 – The International Multidisciplinary Symposium on Circular Economy and Urban Mining. The of...
EUSEW 2026, finalists announced: voting open until 31 May
The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) has unveiled the nine finalists for the 2026 European Sustainable Energy Awards, confirming its role as a key platform for recognising excellence in...
UAE exits OPEC reshaping global oil markets and geopolitics
The decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) after nearly six decades marks a structural turning point in global energy governance. ...
Helsinki to host Eurelectric Power Summit 2026
On 3–4 June 2026, Helsinki will host the Eurelectric Power Summit, a high-level gathering of policymakers, industry leaders and experts focused on the evolving “energy trilemma” of...
EUSEW 2026 opens registrations for landmark clean energy event
The European Commission has officially launched the programme and registrations for the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2026, marking the 20th anniversary of one of the EU’s flag...
ECESP 2026: the circular heart of the European Single Market
On 22 and 23 April 2026, Brussels will host two pivotal days of debate on European circular economy policies at the new ECESP Annual Conference, entitled A competitive and fair circular Europe:...
Nextchem expands textile portfolio with new spandex technology
The Italian engineering group Maire has announced a strategic expansion in the sustainable textile sector through its subsidiary Nextchem. The company introduced NX Conser PolyFlexTM, a new technolo...
Gases between geopolitics and science: the interviews of RM61
The Think Tank section of Renewable Matter #61, devoted to gases, offers a broad perspective covering the history of science, climate policy and the geopolitics of energy. We start with a long ...
US-Israel strikes kill Khamenei: what is happening in Iran
The Middle East entered a new and destabilizing phase on Saturday morning, 1 March, when Iranian state media confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in his office during the Israeli-US...
Padua Launches Climate Action Week 2026
From 11 to 19 April 2026, the city of Padua (Italy) will host the first Padova Climate Action Week (PCAW), a week-long programme of climate-focused events spread across the entire urban area. Rather...
Ferragamo Enters S&P Sustainability Yearbook 2026
Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. has been included for the first time in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026, following its performance in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). The co...
Italy’s Power Demand Stalls as Solar Hits Record High
Italy’s electricity consumption reached 311.3 TWh in 2025, remaining essentially unchanged compared to 2024, according to data released by Terna, the national transmission grid operator led by...
Leasys and EIB back €600 million push for Europe’s zero-emission fleets
Europe’s transition toward low-carbon mobility is gaining momentum with a new €600 million financing agreement between Leasys and the European Investment Bank. The two partners will contr...
Terna pioneers Europe’s first perpetual hybrid Green Bond
Terna S.p.A. has successfully completed a landmark operation in the European sustainable finance market with the launch of a perpetual, subordinated, hybrid, non-convertible, fixed-rate European Gre...
Global Risks Report 2026: The “Age of Competition” shapes the future threats
The year ahead opens against a backdrop of accumulated tensions, unresolved crises and shifting global balances. After years marked by pandemics, wars, inflationary shocks and accelerating technolog...
River systems amidst laws, policies and economy: the interviews of RM60
The Think Tank section of Renewable Matter #60, focused on rivers, provides a broad, international overview of the complex interactions between human society and river ecosystems, addressing th...
SMEs at the Core of EU Energy Efficiency with New EUSEW 2026 Award
The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is expanding its focus on small and medium-sized enterprises with the launch of the brand-new “SMEs Driving Energy Efficiency Award”, on...
The 12 most read Renewable Matter articles of 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, it is increasingly clear that this has been a year of transition, marked by overlapping crises, geopolitical uncertainty and structural shifts in the global economy. Climat...
Lavazza Unveils 2026 Calendar as Growth and Innovation Drive Strategy
The unveiling of the Lavazza Calendar 2026 marks more than the launch of a cultural icon. Presented in international preview at Art Basel Miami Beach, the 34th edition of one of the longest-running ...
EU Delays Mercosur Deal as Farmers’ Protests Shake Brussels
The European Union has decided to delay the ratification of the long-negotiated free trade agreement with Mercosur until January, following mounting political opposition and large-scale protests by ...