EBRD is lending $150 million to Enerjisa Enerji to modernize Toroslar’s earthquake-damaged electricity grid and install new solar plants, supporting Türkiye’s green recovery and long-term energy transition.

With current policies, plastics use in the ASEAN Plus Three (APT) region is projected to reach 280 million tonnes (Mt) by 2050. The study highlights packaging, transportation, and construction as key sectors driving this growth, while outlining an ambitious scenario to curb this trend.

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.

The EU risks missing its climate goals unless it significantly scales up green investments. Despite progress, a €480bn annual shortfall threatens Europe’s environmental resilience and its capacity to lead in the global green transition.

The EU aims for a 90% emissions cut by 2040. This critical target demands concrete annual renewable energy build-out volumes, especially wind, for 2031-40. Without clear deployment pathways and robust action on permitting, grids, and electrification, the 2040 goal risks remaining an academic exercise, hindering energy security and competitiveness.

The 2025 Energy Transition Index (ETI) marks an accelerating global energy transition, with scores increasing by 1.1% year-on-year. Despite this progress, challenges loom, including record 37.8 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions and a $2.2 trillion annual clean energy investment gap, impacting readiness and security.

Ecomondo's 2025 international roadshow is set to boost global engagement in the green and circular economy. With key dates on July 8th in Cairo, September 9th in Belgrade, and September 11th in Warsaw, the initiative will preview content and foster collaborations across critical sectors like waste management, water, and renewable energy, attracting top buyers and stakeholders.

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.