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- 3 signs of progress for voluntary carbon markets in 2025Prices for higher-quality credits trended upwards, among other encouraging signs. The post 3 signs of progress for voluntary carbon markets in 2025 appeared first on Trellis.
- No laughing matter: Viral videos skewer corporate greenwashingThe takeaway for industry professionals, especially communicators: "A little less PR spin, a little more action." The post No laughing matter: Viral videos skewer corporate greenwashing appeared first on Trellis.
- The unsustainable world of sustainability thought leadershipIn sustainability’s current down cycle, silence isn’t caution — it’s a strategic misstep. The post The unsustainable world of sustainability thought leadership appeared first on Trellis.
- How businesses can turn plastics risks into opportunityCircular strategies and materials transparency are no longer optional to respond to regulatory risks and business opportunities. The post How businesses can turn plastics risks into opportunity appeared first on Trellis.
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Global agreement to tackle mercury
The European Commission welcomed the successful conclusion of the multilateral negotiations to address the global threat posed to human health and the environment by mercury. This follows the decision of the Governing Council of UNEP in February 2009 to develop a global legally binding instrument on mercury and the subsequent creation of an International Negotiating Committee to conclude on the text of a mercury Treaty that held its final meeting this week. The EU was a key driver for the launch of this negotiating process. Continue reading
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European Green Capital 2013
The title of European Green Capital has just been awarded to Nantes, France’s sixth largest city, at a handover ceremony in Brussels. Janez Potočnik congratulated Nantes on receiving the title of European Green Capital 2013, a title that brings with it great responsibility. Continue reading
Environment: €40 million for innovations in water
An important step was taken today in developing solutions for the major challenges Europe faces in managing water. The Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) adopted by the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) on Water, chaired by Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik sets out priority areas where solutions are needed. Action Groups will now draw up tools and mechanisms to promote innovations in water policies and technologies. Continue reading
Environment Action Programme for the EU
The European Commission has proposed a new Environment Action Programme for the EU. Entitled “Living well, within the limits of our planet”, it will guide environment policy up to 2020. The proposal aims to enhance Europe’s ecological resilience and transform the EU into an inclusive and sustainable green economy. Continue reading
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