“The central finding of this inaugural Scorecard is that none of the 18 companies assessed is currently ‘transition ready’, though two are emerging from the pack.” The new re...
This article is part of the thematic channel The Water Observer: subscribe to our newsletter and receive exclusive contents from the world of water Brussels – On 26 March 2026, the European C...
30 March marks International Zero Waste Day, established by the UN in 2022. This year’s theme is food waste, but the transition to a circular economy is a much broader challenge: ranging from ...
From Brussels – On 26 March, the European Parliament endorsed its position on two legislative proposals giving effect to the tariff aspects of the EU-US agreement signed in July 2025. The text...
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:...
Since March 18, the new version of the CSRD, watered down following the approval of the Omnibus I package, has been published in the European Gazette. It now awaits its transposition by EU member st...
This article is part of the thematic channel The Carbon Observer: subscribe to the newsletter Global warming may be ignored, like many governments have decided to do, but it will not stop...
Despite the widespread adoption of inclusive policies and growing public attention to the issue, gender equality in science is still a long way from being achieved. Inequalities are not only evident...
“Network” is a key word for our time, but few networks are as deeply rooted in the territory as irrigation systems. Until now, however, the thousands of kilometres of canals, embankments...
The European Council was adjourned during the night of 19–20 March after a much broader debate than anticipated. What was supposed to be a summit on reviving competitiveness instead turned int...
This article is part of the thematic channel The Water Observer: subscribe to our newsletter and receive exclusive contents from the world of water Europe’s water crisis is no longer a warnin...
This article is part of the thematic channel The Water Observer: subscribe to our newsletter and receive exclusive contents from the world of water The recent wave of strikes in the Third Gulf War ...
Carbon farming originated in the fields. That is where, in recent years, an idea that agricultural soil can become an active ally in mitigating climate change has taken root: through targeted agrono...
Cities account for less than 3% of the Earth’s surface, and yet they are responsible for over 70% of global CO₂ emissions. For decades, this imbalance has fuelled an uncomfortable narrative:...
Despite the current period of great international instability, Europe now holds a unique position: it is the continent that has produced the most ambitious regulatory framework for the ecological tr...
When we speak of carbon farming, the collective imagination instinctively conjures up images of agricultural expanses, farmland and pastures. Yet there is a less explored – and in some ways mo...
The carbon market is experiencing a crisis of legitimacy. Years of inconsistency in standards, conflicts of interest between developers and certifiers, and inadequate MRV systems have eroded trust i...
Journalistic coverage on the climate crisis and its environmental consequences has often overlooked the change in land use and its effects on wildlife movement. This is the focus of Roam: wild ...
Governance, the most often overlooked of the ESG factors, is in fact essential to the success of the other two. “Without solid governance, it is difficult to define and implement effective env...
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...