The European Union’s New Climate Plan: Why It’s an Uphill Fight
European Union policymakers on Wednesday, July 14, unveiled an ambitious plan to tackle climate change, laying out a roadmap to turn Europe’s bold emissions goals into concrete commitments and legislative action. The ‘Fit for 55’ plan aims to cut carbon emissions
European Maritime Day BlueInvest Workshop Roundup
On May 21st, the BlueInvest Initiative organized a virtual workshop called "Financing a Sustainable Blue Economy: From Pipe Dream To Pipeline". At the workshop, industry experts spoke about the current state of financing for a sustainable Blue Economy. This was part
2040: “A More Contested World” Says U.S. Intelligence
In a just-published “Global Trends” report subtitled "2040: A More Contested World", produced by the National Intelligence Council (NIC) for President Biden, we learn that 20 years from now, the world will be a far hotter and more desperate place.
These Shocking Images from Copernicus Satellites Show That Climate Change Is Here
This article featuring Copernicus satellites' images, is the first of a monthly series about climate change. Every month we will collect and share with our readers some of the most interesting images that have been acquired by the satellites of Copernicus – the
What an EU–China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment Could Mean for Sustainable Development
The year 2020 was dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts, along with various moments of friction between major economic powers on a host of policy issues. However, despite these challenges, we saw governments show their ability to come
Europe Charts a Course for Sustainable Recovery from COVID-19
On May 27, the European Union unveiled a €750 billion ($826 billion) recovery proposal as a centerpiece of its economic response to the coronavirus crisis, while also increasing its existing budget. EU officials have said that 25% of the stimulus package will be
The Western Balkans and the EU-Russia Tug of War
Russia’s resurgent presence and strengthened role in the Balkan region has been the focus of increased attention and renewed interest in recent years. Highly catchy press titles such as “The Western Balkans are a testing ground in a new Cold
Europe’s Darkest Hour: The Danger Comes from the UK and Italy
Updated 10 June. Two political developments threaten Europe: A no-deal Brexit that would certainly hurt the British economy but would also be painful on the continent, and an out-of-control deficit in Italy. Taken separately, Europe could handle the issues. But
On Taking Children Seriously: Climate Strikes
If you ask the average student, “What is the biggest problem that the world faces today?” more often than not they will answer with the following two issues: (1) the detrimental effect of social media on society as a whole
The Synergism and Progress of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
As specified in point 8 of the 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development: “We are announcing today 17 Sustainable Development Goals with 169 associated targets which are integrated and indivisible. Never before have world leaders pledged common action and endeavor across such
Trump’s Hold on International Trade and Finance
The midterms handed the House to the Democrats but not the Senate, despite receiving some 12 million votes more than Republicans in Senate races. As a result, Trump’s ability to pursue his conservative agenda is largely crippled. But where he
In Limbo – How Brexit is Failing Five Million Europeans
In June 2016 the UK, my adopted home country, decided to leave the European Union. I woke up in the morning and saw my world turned upside down. Brexit has had an impact comparable to the fall of the Berlin