Photo by Anil Sharma on Unsplash The quality of the maps used to assess deforestation has been assessed for the first time. It also assesses tree planting (reforestation/agroforestry), greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removal monitoring. The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) study supports cocoa companies who rely on these sources to meet regulatory compliance and…
With the launch of ESA’s Biomass satellite scheduled for 29 April, preparations at Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, have reached a key milestone. The satellite has now been sealed inside the protective fairing of the Vega-C rocket – now hidden from view, the satellite is almost ready for its journey into space. Once in…
Photo by Shawn on Unsplash Climate and meteorological institutions have declared Europe the fastest warming continent, with 2024 the warmest year on record. The new European State of the Climate 2024 report, released by the Copernicus Climate Change Service and the World Meteorological Organization, paints a stark picture. It says 2024 saw a record 335…
Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash The European Commission has welcomed a landmark deal which aims to cut maritime pollution. The agreement, with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), is hailed as a meaningful step towards achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from global shipping by 2050. The EU said it was a historic deal in…
The European Space Agency (ESA) has today published its annual space environment report. The Earth is surrounded by spacecraft carrying out important work to study our planet’s changing climate, deliver global communication and navigation services and help us answer important scientific questions. But some of their orbits are getting crowded and increasingly churning with deadly,…
Vula Tsetsi and Ciarán Cuffe have been elected as co-chairs of the European Green Party (EGP), receiving near unanimous support from the Green parties across Europe. They supported their vision to take on the extreme right, and to bolster a green and just transition that benefits everyone. Reaction came from Tsetsi who said: “Politically, we are…
The rise of the shadow tanker fleet is a ticking time bomb for both the global environment and international maritime security. These vessels, operating outside the reach of established regulations, are increasingly involved in transporting oil and oil products from countries such as Iran, Venezuela, and Russia — states that face international sanctions. While this…
A former MEP has taken up a senior role with the EU Commission, it has emerged. Philippe Lamberts is a former co-leader of the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament. The Belgian politician has now taken up a role advising the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. The main task of the 61-year-old Belgian…
Photo by Belinda Fewings on Unsplash A conference has been told that greater use of digitalisation in the construction and housing industry can bring opportunities to tackle the issue of housing affordability in Europe. Since housing is not just a need but a human right a pan-European response to the various challenges is needed, the…
Photo by Matthew TenBruggencate on Unsplash Campaigners say that the COP29 climate conference left a trail of broken promises. Speaking on Monday, they also claim that it failed to deliver the outcomes urgently needed to address the escalating climate crisis. The event in Baku was full of drama throughout the two weeks and concluded in…
