💚🌊 The GreenWave Podcast By Synergy International 🌊💚 Episode 23 was out earlier this week and you don't want to miss this one!

The Global Green Hydrogen Subsidy Race, Part 2

Green Investment Totals $7,9 Trillion, More 🐳 Than Niche

📈 This isn’t a trend. It’s a transformation. The green economy has grown at a 15% compound annual rate over the past decade, second only to tech. Green equities have outperformed global benchmarks in 70% of all five-year periods since 2008, and green bonds set a record with $572 billion in new issuance in 2024 . 🏗️ This market builds the future. Energy Management & Efficiency alone makes up nearly half of the green economy — think smart grids, efficient semiconductors, sustainable buildings. Asia leads in green revenues, while the Americas dominate in market cap. Meanwhile, adaptation finance — flood control, water infrastructure, climate-resilient real estate — is quietly rising as the next trillion-dollar sector Read more...

High Stakes ARENA Round 2 Spins 🇦🇺 H2 Tables Down Under

🟡 Announced as part of last year’s federal budget, this second round marks a major continuation of Australia’s commitment to building a globally competitive hydrogen industry. The first round drew massive interest from developers at home and abroad. Now, ARENA — the Australian Renewable Energy Agency — has confirmed it will open a formal consultation in the early part of the second half of 2025 to shape the final structure and guidelines of Round 2. That means the clock has already started ticking for developers with shovel-ready ambitions.

🔵 As Alexandra Motbey, ARENA’s investment manager, made clear last week on the sidelines of the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, the program isn’t about theory anymore. It’s about execution. The Headstart initiative is designed to bridge the commercial gap for large-scale green hydrogen projects that are cost-competitive in the long term but still need support to survive in today’s fossil-fuel-skewed markets. Read more...

The Latest Sustainability Developments

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Date: June 5, 2025 Location: UK On June 5, 2025, Manchester's Co-op Live arena will host a groundbreaking concert by Massive Attack, offering a 100% plant-based food menu.

London Climate Action Week

Date: June 23 - 26, 2025 Location: UK London Climate Action Week (LCAW) is one of the world's largest independent climate change events, bringing local and global experts from across sectors to harness the unique power of London for global climate action.

2025 UN Ocean Conference

Date; 9 June - 13 June 2025 Location: Nice, France The high-level 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (the 2025 UN Ocean Conference) will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France, from 9 – 13 June 2025.

African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

Date: September 29 to October 3, 2025 Location: Cape Town International Convention Centre 2 (CTICC2) in Cape Town, South Africa Organized by the African Energy Chamber, AEW serves as a premier platform uniting African energy stakeholders, global investors, and industry leaders for discussions on the continent's energy future. The event features high-level discussions, networking opportunities, exhibitions, private meetings, deal-signing forums, and project site visits, all aimed at driving industry growth and development.

20th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES)

Date: September 2025 (Exact dates to be confirmed) Location: Dubrovnik, Croatia This conference will gather scientists and professionals to discuss sustainable development in energy, water, and environmental systems. It serves as a platform for sharing research and advancements in these fields.

COP30 – 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference

Date: November 10–21, 2025 Location: Belém, Pará, Brazil The 30th UN Climate Change Conference will convene global leaders to discuss and negotiate actions to address climate change. This marks the first time the conference will be held in the Amazon region, highlighting the importance of rainforest conservation.