UNDP launches BOOST: Green Futures Challenge in Ukraine and Moldova

Press Release – April 7, 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, is launching the BOOST: Green Futures Challenge – a new call for innovative green, digital, and circular solutions from startups and ventures in Ukraine and Moldova. The war in Ukraine and its regional consequences have deeply affected economies, infrastructure, and communities. … Continue reading UNDP launches BOOST: Green Futures Challenge in Ukraine and Moldova

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Untied Kingdom

AI Energy Council to ensure UK’s energy infrastructure ready for AI revolution

Industry heavyweights from the energy and technology sectors will descend on Whitehall today (8 April) for the first meeting of the UK’s new AI Energy Council. Press Release – 8 April 2025 – Co-chaired by the Technology and Energy Secretaries, today’s inaugural meeting will see members agree the council’s objectives with a key aim focused on how the government’s clean energy superpower mission, and its … Continue reading AI Energy Council to ensure UK’s energy infrastructure ready for AI revolution

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Europe

Second round of new hydrogen projects will accelerate development of innovative new industry and boost energy security

Press Release – 7 April 2025 – RenewableUK Welcoming the Government’s announcement that 27 hydrogen projects have been shortlisted for the next stage of the second Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR2), supporting low-carbon hydrogen production in the UK, RenewableUK’s Director of Future Electricity Systems Barnaby Wharton said: “This is great news as the second round of new hydrogen projects will accelerate the development of an innovative new … Continue reading Second round of new hydrogen projects will accelerate development of innovative new industry and boost energy security

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Middle East

A.I. Film & Ad Fest Dubai 2025: The Future of Storytelling and Creativity

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 2, 2025 – A.I. Film Fest Amsterdam is thrilled to unveil the inaugural A.I. Film & Ad Fest Dubai 2025, a unique event dedicated to the intersection of artificial intelligence and creative technology. The event is taking place on the 24th of April, at the Theatre of Digital Arts in Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, from 4-9pm. The event is … Continue reading A.I. Film & Ad Fest Dubai 2025: The Future of Storytelling and Creativity

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ITRI joins hands with 27 industry associations to host the 2025 ITRI Net Zero Day in Taipei on April 8.

Asia

ITRI Net Zero Day 2025 Highlights Energy Efficiency Solutions

Press Release – 2025/04/08 – ITRI hosted the 2025 ITRI Net Zero Day, with a focus on energy efficiency across the forum sessions and technology exhibition. This event showcased ITRI’s R&D innovations and featured expert insights into deep energy savings and energy-efficient solutions. It attracted 27 associations and leading enterprises from various sectors. “This year’s event centers around energy efficiency, which is considered the ‘first … Continue reading ITRI Net Zero Day 2025 Highlights Energy Efficiency Solutions

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Europe

Hottest March in Europe ever: Greenpeace calls for climate polluters to pay

Press Release – 08/04/2025 – Greenpeace European Unit Brussels, 08 April 2025 – Reacting to an announcement by the Copernicus Climate Change Service that March 2025 was the warmest ever March for Europe and the second-warmest March globally, as well as the 20th month in the last 21 months for which global-average surface air temperature was more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial level, Thomas Gelin, Greenpeace EU climate … Continue reading Hottest March in Europe ever: Greenpeace calls for climate polluters to pay

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Europe

IMO takes action on seafarers’ rights, substandard shipping

Legal Committee adopts guidelines on fair treatment of seafarers detained in connection with alleged crimes; launches work on substandard shipping. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted crucial new guidelines to protect seafarers from unfair treatment when detained in foreign jurisdictions in connection with alleged crimes committed at sea. The guidelines, adopted by the Legal Committee during its meeting in London from 24 to 28 … Continue reading IMO takes action on seafarers’ rights, substandard shipping

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Europe

EEA launches ‘Our environment : Our future’ campaign

Do you have a story to share about how you made a positive difference, improving our environment and helping to build a more sustainable future? Then why not submit it and take part in the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) ‘Our environment : Our future’ outreach campaign? Tell us about Europe’s environment through your actions and in your own words. Press release – 07 Apr 2025 … Continue reading EEA launches ‘Our environment : Our future’ campaign

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