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Global Energy Transition Investment Hits Record High in 2025, but Growth Slows
According to a recently published report by BloombergNEF, global investment in the energy transition rose by 8% in 2025, reaching a new record of $2.3 trillion. Around $1.2 trillion of this total was directed toward renewable energy and power grids,…
Bulgaria, Greece and Romania Launch Joint Renewable Energy Projects
On 19 January 2026, Bulgaria, Greece and Romania signed a trilateral Declaration of Intent in Athens to advance a new package of cross-border renewable energy initiatives, aiming to strengthen regional energy security and accelerate decarbonisation in Southeast Europe. The three…
International Day of Clean Energy Highlights Uneven Progress on SDG 7
On 26 January, the world marks the International Day of Clean Energy — a reminder of how central affordable, reliable and sustainable power is to modern life. The UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) aims to ensure access to…
China Tests Megawatt-Class Airborne Wind “Airship” and Feeds Power to the Grid
China has completed a milestone trial of a megawatt-scale airborne wind power system, after a helium-supported platform successfully carried out its first test flight and delivered electricity into the local grid. The demonstration took place in Yibin, Sichuan Province, where…
Nominations Open for Sustainable Adria Awards 2026
Nominations are now officially open for the Sustainable Adria Awards 2026, a leading regional recognition program celebrating individuals, companies, and initiatives with measurable contributions to sustainable development across the Adria region. The awards will be presented as part of the…
WEF Global Risks Report 2026 Shifts Focus Away from Climate in the Short Term
The World Economic Forum has released its 21st annual Global Risks Report 2026, sparking debate over a noticeable change in how experts view climate and environmental threats in the near future. The report suggests that immediate global attention is increasingly…
Last Three Years Confirmed as the Hottest on Record, Copernicus Reports
The past three years have officially become the hottest period ever recorded, according to the latest Global Climate Highlights 2025 report released by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). The report confirms that 2024 was the warmest year since global…
Renewable Energy Employment Continues to Grow Globally
Employment in the renewable energy sector continued to expand last years, according to the latest Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2025, published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO). The report…
Trump Announces Withdrawal of the United States from Key Climate Agreements and Dozens of International Initiatives
President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum directing the United States to begin withdrawing from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), two of the central international frameworks for…
Malaysia Introduces Tougher Penalties to Curb Littering and Protect Tourism Image
Malaysia has begun enforcing stricter penalties for littering and spitting as part of a nationwide effort to improve public cleanliness and strengthen the country’s appeal as a tourist destination. The new regulations came into force on 1 January 2026, marking…