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What’s Next for Convene 4 Climate
The second edition of Convene 4 Climate (C4C) will be held in Rotterdam Oct. 17 on the heels of Convening EMEA. Tanya Popeau, PCMA’s head of global sustainability, tells us how this year’s conference will build on the work of the first gathering....

NESREA shuts 14 companies in Abuja over environmental violations
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed 14 companies across various sectors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for breaching environmental laws. Director-General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent...

How Nestlé Nigeria Is Driving Its CSR Through Food Fortification, Media Empowerment, And Environmental Sanitation
3 In a country still grappling with a fragile health system, environmental degradation, and a glaring lack of data-driven journalism, one corporate player is steadily demonstrating what it means to align business with national development goals....

Trump Returns to Scotland, Mixing Power and Personal Ambition Amid Global Crises
Donald Trump has landed in Scotland for a high-profile, four-day visit aimed at promoting his luxury golf resorts, even as wars rage abroad, domestic criticism mounts, and political tensions escalate ahead of a crucial state visit in September....

White House Launches AI Action Plan and Executive Orders to Promote Innovation, Infrastructure, and International Diplomacy and Security
On July 23, 2025, the White House released the much anticipated AI Action Plan (Action Plan), along with three accompanying Executive Orders (EO). Together, these actions underscore the Administration’s focus on facilitating AI innovation and...

‘Climate action is too costly’: how the far right and big business are weaponising social instability to block progress
Claim to be verified: "Climate policies are too costly," is a reiterated mantra in the context of political discourse in Europe aimed at framing the ecological transition as burdensome and undesirable. They carry an even greater burden for society...

International Court of Justice pulls pin on climate grenade
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen may soon request Attorney General Michelle Rowland to brief the government’s legal team to draw up charges against China. Australia will accuse China of being in violation of international law by...

Rouge National Urban Park celebrates 10 years of conservation and community
This summer marks a major milestone for one of Canada's most unique green spaces. Rouge National Urban Park is celebrating its tenth anniversary as the country’s first national urban park. This summer marks a milestone for Rouge National Urban...

White House launches efforts to accelerate artificial intelligence innovation, strengthen infrastructure, and lead international efforts
On July 23, 2025, the Trump Administration released its AI Action Plan, in accordance with President Trump's January executive order on Removing Barriers to American Leadership in AI. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)...

Conservationists calls for environmental review before Banff community plan passed
“Environmental reviews help the public understand the impacts of a plan or project on their local environment and their communities." BANFF – Conservationists are worried about Banff council signing off on a community plan without knowledge of...

FG inaugurates working group to develop national carbon budget, reduce emissions
The federal government has inaugurated a technical working group to develop a national carbon budget to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Nigeria. Speaking on Thursday during a stakeholder engagement held in Abuja, Balarabe Lawal, minister of...

India’s Efforts towards Building Climate Resilience in Agriculture through Genome Editing
India is playing an increasingly important role in global discussions on climate action and sustainability, including at the recent G7 Summit held in Canada on June 16–17, 2025. Building resilience in agriculture has been identified as one of the...

DC Budgam chairs meet on Climate Change & Health
BUDGAM, JULY 25: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, who is also chairman of the District level Multi-Sectoral Task Force Committee (DLTFC) under the National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH), today...

Artist Amy Sherald cancels National Portrait Gallery show over 'censorship' of transgender painting
Artist Amy Sherald has canceled her show at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery over what she called "censorship" of her transgender painting of the Statue of Liberty. Sherald, who became known for her 2018 portrait of former first lady...

Climate Change Committee gets new chair after two-year search
The Climate Change Committee has appointed a new chair, bringing an end to a two-year search for a permanent successor to Conservative peer John Gummer. Nigel Topping has this week been appointed as chair of the CCC by energy secretary Ed Miliband...

UK fresh produce supply faces climate threat by 2050
A new report published today warns of serious risks to the UK's fresh food supply if retailers and importers fail to address the growing impact of climate change. In 2024, the UK imported 47% of its vegetables and 84% of its fruit, making it...
Global Electronic Skin Patches Market 2026-2036: In-Depth Profiles of 174 Companies, Technology Platforms, Product Portfolios, Funding, Regulatory Approvals & Competitive Strategy - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2025-- The "Global Electronic Skin Patches Market 2026-2036" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global wearable electronic skin patches market is experiencing major growth, driven by...

Armenia becomes global hub for innovation: Deputy Minister
July 25, 2025 - 19:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia Ruben Simonyan stated that Armenia has firmly positioned itself as a global innovation hub, emphasizing that the country aims to establish innovation as a...

SAIMUN 2025 Breaks Records: Welcomes 23 Nations And 26 Schools On One Global Platform
Bhubaneswar: SAI International Education Group, one of India’s foremost educational institutions, proudly hosts the 13th edition of its flagship international diplomacy simulation – the SAI Model United Nations (SAIMUN) – on 25 and 26July 2025....

Foreign aid won’t close Africa’s $1.3 trillion SDG gap – Gatete
Claver Gatete – ECA Executive Secretary Foreign aid is no longer a viable solution for Africa’s growing development needs. The continent’s annual Sustainable Development Goal financing shortfall has reached $1.3 trillion, and leaders are...