GRI Introduces New Sustainability Standards on Soil Pollution

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is undergoing a significant process of innovation. A key part of this process is the introduction of new standards covering ESG issues that had previously not b...

Sludge: from disposal to recovery. Is the era of the euro-per-tonne fee coming to an end?

This article is part of the thematic channel The Water Observer: subscribe to our newsletter and receive exclusive contents from the world of water For years, the price of sewage sludge was a margi...

CBAM: the challenges of international accreditation

This article is part of the thematic channel The Carbon Observer: subscribe to the newsletter Who monitors emissions from a steel mill in Wuhan on behalf of Europe when we import material...

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...

The mind, the society, the paralysis: The Enigma of Climate Inaction

Why, despite decades of awareness of the severity of the climate crisis, do we continue to respond in a timid and fragmented manner? In The Enigma of Climate Inaction. Why Are We Doing Nothing ...

In India, circularity is an ancient tale reaching into the future

For anyone who has been there, it is obvious that the circular economy is in India's DNA. In the nation of Mahatma Gandhi, returnable empties are not a groundbreaking practice and reuse – ofte...

Getting the best out of the ETS/MSR reform and flexibilities

This article is part of the thematic channel The Carbon Observer: subscribe to the newsletter Twenty years since its launch, the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) has become the w...

Asia-Pacific carbon markets: Indonesia, China, India – where Article 6 will be shaped

This article is part of the thematic channel The Carbon Observer: subscribe to the newsletter Anshari Rahman knows Article 6 from both sides of the table: he helped shape the rules as Sin...

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...

Startup, Alt Carbon: Accelerated Weathering That Turns Fields into CO₂ Sinks

Alt Carbon is an Indian startup with the ambitious goal of removing 5 million tonnes of CO₂ by 2030, while simultaneously contributing to the resilience of local territories and communities. At th...

Ecoalf and Materra, working together for regenerative cotton in India

Ever since its foundation in 2009, the Spanish fashion company Ecoalf has been investing in sustainability and regeneration. In 2024, it reached almost 55 million in revenue, with 250 employees and ...

A new climate alliance emerges in Santa Marta

Phasing out fossil fuels is no longer just a political or economic choice—it is increasingly framed as a matter of survival. That was the central message emerging from the international confer...

What lies behind the rush for Indonesian nickel

On 18 February 2026, a landslide occurred inside the Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) in Indonesia, one of the world’s major nickel mining hubs. One employee was killed by the collapse in a tai...

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. ...

ECESP 2026: Circularity as the foundation of European security

Brussels – “In times of instability, circular economy is not a choice, it’s a necessity.” With these words, European Commissioner for the Environment Jessika Roswall kic...

Europe is warming faster than the global average: the ESOTC 2025 report

2025 is proving to be a record-breaking year for Europe’s climate. The latest European State of the Climate (ESOTC) report, published on 29 April by Copernicus Climate Change Service and the W...

Circularity Gap Report 2026: the linear model wastes a third of the global GDP

The linear economic model is untenable not only for the environment, but also for our wallets. This is what emerges from the 2026 edition of the Circularity Gap Report, which for the first time...

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...

Earth Day 2026: 4 Documentaries to Discover and Understand the Planet

Today, 22 April, marks Earth Day, one of the most significant environmental observances worldwide. The initiative began in 1970 in the United States, thanks to Senator Gaylord Nelson, and activist D...