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Abu Dhabi and Baku Launch Twin City Partnership Focused on Smart Mobility and Sustainable Urban Development
Abu Dhabi and Baku have established a twin city partnership aimed at deepening cooperation in urban planning, mobility systems, public transport and green infrastructure. The agreement creates a framework for joint work on mobility transformation, digital twin technologies, traffic operations…
Spring in the Air: Singapore Changi Named One of the World’s Best Airports to Find Love
As spring approaches, Singapore Changi Airport has earned an unexpected title: one of the world’s best places to meet the love of your life. In a new global ranking by aviation legal-tech firm AirAdvisor, Changi placed seventh in the inaugural…
New ISO 14092:2026 Elevates Local Climate Adaptation from Guidance to International Standard
The publication of ISO 14092:2026 marks a significant step forward in operationalizing climate adaptation at the local level. Replacing ISO/TS 14092:2020, the updated 2026 edition upgrades the document from a Technical Specification to a full International Standard and introduces revised…
Companies Continue ESG Efforts in the US Despite Policy Shifts
Despite shifts in the US political landscape following Donald Trump’s return to the White House and changing rhetoric around sustainability policies, demand for corporate sustainability initiatives remains strong. The trend suggests that ESG is increasingly driven not only by regulation,…
EU Moves to End Destruction of Unsold Clothing in Major Step Toward Circular Fashion
The European Union has approved landmark rules that will prohibit companies from destroying unsold clothing and footwear, marking a significant policy shift toward circular fashion principles across the European textile sector. The ban will apply to large companies from July…
UK Introduces New Framework for Transparent Carbon Emissions Disclosure in Aviation
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has introduced a new regulatory framework requiring airlines and flight booking platforms to provide passengers with clear, consistent, and comparable carbon emissions data at the point of booking. Applicable to all flights departing from…
Dubai Launches The Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap 2030 to Boost Sustainable City and Urban Climate Resilience
Dubai has unveiled The Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap 2030, a large-scale urban transformation initiative valued at more than AED 4 billion (about $1.08 billion). The project reflects the emirate’s growing focus on sustainable city development and climate-resilient urban planning…
Global Smart Transportation Market Set for Steady Growth as Cities Accelerate Digital Mobility Investments
The global smart transportation market is expected to maintain steady growth in the coming years, driven by rapid urbanisation, rising traffic congestion, and expanding deployment of connected and digital mobility systems. According to a recent DataM Intelligence market report released…
Nature Commentary Suggests Rethinking the 1.5°C Climate Target
A new commentary published in Nature argues that the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C global warming target may no longer be the most effective benchmark for tracking climate progress. The discussion follows earlier remarks by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who acknowledged in…
SSAB’s Investment Recognized by the EU as a Strategic Net-Zero Project
SSAB’s investment in a new electric steel mill in Luleå has been officially recognized as a strategic net-zero project under the EU’s Net-Zero Industry Act. The decision, announced by the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth (Tillväxtverket), underscores the…