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COP30 Launches in Belém: World Leaders Gather to Urgently Address Climate Crisis
Today marks the opening of the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), taking place from 6-21 November 2025 in Belém, Brazil. The summit will assemble heads of state, scientists, non-governmental organisations and civil society representatives from around the globe to…
University Researchers Uncover Why Every Robotaxi Still Needs a “Backseat Driver”
Researchers at the University of Warwick have revealed that even as robotaxi systems approach Level 4 autonomy, remote human operators remain indispensable to maintain safety in edge cases and unexpected scenarios. As reported by Future Transport News, At InCabin Europe…
World Cities Day 2025: Building People-Centred Smart Urban Futures
On 31 October 2025, World Cities will conclude Urban October with a global celebration of World Cities Day dedicated to people-centred smart cities. This year’s theme highlights how data, artificial intelligence, and digital innovation can help shape urban spaces that…
Horizons 2025 Conference Highlights Cloud, AI and Cybersecurity Innovations
On October 29, 2025, the first Horizons 2025 Conference, organized by Comtrade System Integration, brought together leading figures from the tech industry at the Comtrade IT Club in Belgrade to explore the future of cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and…
Carbon Capture Technologies Grow, But Struggle to Scale Up
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies — often seen as a lifeline for oil, coal and heavy industry in the clean energy transition — continue to expand, yet still fall short of the dramatic breakthroughs frequently promised. According to the…
World Falling Short of 1.5°C Climate Target, New Report Warns
Humanity is not on track to meet the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C by 2030, according to the State of Climate Action 2025 report published on 22 October. The study, released ahead of the UN COP30…
Fashion Industry Urged to Slash Methane Emissions to Tackle Global Warming
Cutting methane emissions is now seen as one of the fastest and most effective actions the fashion sector can take to curb rising global temperatures. The non-profit Climate Fashion Justice (CFJ) has released the industry’s first-ever methane footprint, offering brands…
Banks urged to strengthen climate stress-testing amid rising risks
Banks are under growing pressure to make climate stress-testing a core part of their risk management. According to UNEP FI, these tests differ from traditional ones: they span decades and assess both physical and transition risks. The organization highlights four…
China’s Battery Export Restrictions Could Reshape the Global Clean Energy Landscape
China’s new export restrictions on lithium-ion batteries and related materials are raising concerns across the global clean energy and smart infrastructure sectors. The updated rules, taking effect on 8 November 2025, will require government licenses for the export of advanced…
EU Reaffirms CBAM and Launches €200 Billion Global Climate and Energy Plan
The European Union has released a new Joint Communication on its global climate and energy vision, reaffirming the central role of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in its strategy to accelerate the global clean energy transition. The document, issued…