Thursday, August 28, 2025

Environment

UN Launches Breakthrough Climate-SDG Synergy Reports at HLPF 2025 Special Event

New UN reports show breaking down silos between climate action and SDG implementation could unlock massive co-benefits, focusing on nature conservation, disaster insurance, and urban health solutions ahead of COP 30.

MENA’s Deepening Water Crisis and the Global Demand Surge: A Looming Challenge

The MENA region, home to 83% of its population facing extremely high water stress, is investing heavily in desalination, targeting $100 billion by 2030. Key countries like UAE, Kuwait, Oman, and Saudi Arabia already depend significantly on desalinated water, with figures as high as 90%. Italy is emerging as a significant European investor, with recent agreements and projects demonstrating its commitment to the region's water security.

Ecomondo 2025: Charting the Global Future of Ecological Transition – Internationality Takes Center Stage at Europe’s Premier Green Economy Event

Ecomondo 2025: The global future of ecological transition, focusing on AI, decarbonization, and circular economy. Join us in Rimini, Nov 4-7!

IEG Forges Strategic Partnership to Expand Reach in Africa and the Middle East

IEG partners with Confindustria to promote Ecomondo & KEY energy expos in Africa & Middle East. Focus on green tech, circular economy, and sustainable development. #Ecomondo #EnergyTransition #Africa #MiddleEast

Sustainable Aquaculture in the Mediterranean and Black Sea: A Regional Conference

The Regional Aquaculture Conference will gather experts to discuss the future of sustainable aquaculture in the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions, addressing challenges and setting priorities for the coming years.

Ecomondo 2024: The Mattei Plan and Africa’s Green Growth in Focus

Join Ecomondo 2024, Europe's leading event for green technologies, focusing on Africa's sustainable development, global environmental challenges, and the Mattei Plan. November 5-8 in Rimini, Italy.

COP29 Presidency Launches Initiatives to Accelerate Climate Action

The COP29 Presidency has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at accelerating global progress on climate action.

Smart City Brazil Goes Global: Italian Exhibition Group Takes the Helm

Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) has joined forces with the Smart City Business America Institute (SBCA) to organize the SCB-Br Expo and Congress, starting in 2025.

A Global Energy Balance for a Sustainable Future

The upcoming COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, follows a successful COP28 led by the UAE, another OPEC member.

Europe’s Offshore Wind Boom: A Step Forward, But With a Hidden Cost

Europe's clean energy ambitions just got a significant boost. Germany and the Netherlands recently awarded rights to build a whopping 6.5 GW of offshore wind farms – a major milestone on the path to a sustainable future.

UAE Celebrates COP28 Success with Awards Ceremony

The UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, honored key figures who contributed to the success of COP28, the UN climate conference held in the UAE late last year.