Beneficial food waste, eDNA sampling and sustainable fish feed – three European startups have reached the final of The Earthshot Prize this year, reports Euronews. Created by Prince William of the United Kingdom, the global environmental prize recognizes and funds some of the world's most promising climate solutions. The Earthshot Prize was announced in 2019…
tbi bank is among the first banks in the country to publish a sustainability report fully following the newly adopted European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Although the bank does not fall under the scope of mandatory disclosure in 2024, its management has accepted this challenge with a commitment to transparency and sustainable development, striving to be a positive example of…
The desalination process has been around for centuries, but has had only limited success in providing fresh water to humans. The EU is exploring ways to make it a viable solution to future water shortages, Euronews reports. Desalination is the process of removing salt from sea or salt water to make it usable by humans for various…
The European Commission has proposed a one-year extension of the transition period for the implementation of the EU's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) after months of pressure from member states, trading partners and stakeholders, reports Euractiv. The law applies to soy, livestock, palm oil, coffee, cocoa, rubber and timber produced both inside and outside the EU. After…
In October and November, the Bulgarian Foundation for Business and Human Rights will organize two webinars as a continuation of the project "Business and Human rights: The Dutch Experience", which is implemented with the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bulgaria. The first online webinar will be dedicated to one of the most current topics: "The inclusion of social issues...
Jean Cotan has been the Executive Director of METRO Bulgaria since October 1, 2023. His career in METRO began in France in 2001, where he was a Department Manager, and from July 2006 he became the Manager of several stores in the country. In 2014, he was appointed Regional Director at METRO France, and in 2018...
Drought, floods and a 4°C temperature rise are predicted to hit France as climate change intensifies, Euronews reports. A new report from a network of environmental organizations has outlined how the climate crisis is already at work in the country – and how it will continue to worsen. The analysis by Reseau Action Climat (RAC), in partnership with the Environmental…
Countries backing a global tax on greenhouse gas emissions from shipping have increased since final talks began in London last week, with negotiators set to push for greater consensus as talks continue this week. A working group of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a United Nations agency, met in London last week (from…
The 17th European Nuclear Energy Forum was held in Prague, attended by experts and political leaders from all over Europe. The focus of the conference was on the role of nuclear energy for energy security in the EU and the role of the sector for the future re-industrialization of Europe. High-ranking politicians, key representatives of European institutions, the nuclear industry,...
The topic of the role of business respect for human rights is becoming increasingly relevant. Therefore, in the autumn, the United Nations Development Program UNDP, together with their partners and stakeholders, will organize a series of regional forums. These forums are a platform for exchanging experiences between various representatives from the public and private sectors, as well as…
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