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The GreenWave Podcast By Synergy International Episode 17 is out! April 22, 2025 |
💚🌊 The GreenWave Podcast By Synergy International 🌊💚 Episode 17 is out and you don't want to miss this one!
Remembering Francis, Climate Champion Pope
We mourn the loss of Pope Francis, the global spiritual leader who championed environmental causes as urgent moral issues. It's fitting to mark this 55th Earth Day with a mix of celebration and sorrow. Pope Francis’s passing casts a poignant shadow over the message of "Our Power, Our Planet." It’s as if the Earth itself is grieving the loss of one of its most ardent and persuasive defenders. Today, we’ll reflect on Pope Francis’s remarkable environmental legacy – a legacy that has inspired millions to care more deeply for our common home.
Check it out here: Episode 17 Our posts from last week touched on some important topics: China’s Inaugural Sovereign Green Bond Set Tongues Wagging
The sustainable world can sometimes feel very clubby, like the lads and lassies in the cozy-corner know they are on the right side of history and only discuss it in hushed tones. And the one topic that definitely captivates the cozy-corner is China.
🇨🇳 The initiatives shown by China on the global stage are growing increasingly strong, including an inaugural sovereign green bond earlier this month. There is a clear Chinese sustainable strategy moving forward with huge state momentum, and like it or not, there maybe a familiar tone of consolidating Chinese hegemony that has become observable in other industries. 📉 Yet the sheer scale of these efforts also drives global prices down, accelerating renewable adoption across every continent. From a strategic standpoint, China’s approach integrates massive financing, resource coordination, and long-term commitment. Read more... Ocean Microbes Develop an Appetite for Plastic Waste
Consider yourself lucky if you haven't been out for an ocean swim when a random plastic bag wraps around your foot, providing a buzz kill moment in the sun. Some might even argue with family members when they come home from food shopping with a load of plastic bags. Others will be shocked to know that plastic waste has found its way to the deepest trenches of ocean canyons. 🌊 But now there is a science-based hope that all of this plastic pollution could be reversed in the coming years and decades. A new study dropped recently from Science, and it's looks to be the potential game-changer we've all wanted. Researchers have discovered that microbes in the ocean are evolving to break down plastic — not in some lab, but in the wild. These natural plastic-degrading enzymes are showing up in more places, especially near high-plastic zones. Translation? Nature’s fighting back. Read more... Madrid & Brussels: A Loving Embrace Over Green Energy Policy
It doesn’t hurt Spain’s position as a frontrunner in Euro sustainable energy development that the European Commission’s executive vice-president for a clean, just and competitive transition is Teresa Ribera—a veteran Spanish political figure whose influence is only growing louder in Brussels. 🇪🇸 Spain isn’t just surfing the green wave—it’s helping steer the entire European hydrogen agenda. The EU’s belated approval of €400 million in Spanish funds for H2 auctions is a clear sign: Madrid’s voice carries weight. Whether it’s policy, funding, or future-proofing the grid, Spain is no longer just participating in the energy transition—it’s shaping it. 💶 The European Hydrogen Bank’s second auction round has been marred by bureaucratic delays and limited cohesion across member states. Yet, Spain’s persistence paid off. Reag more... The Latest Sustainability DevelopmentsThe latest LinkedIn newsletter post highlights recent developments in sustainability.Check it out here. UPCOMING EVENTS Canadian Hydrogen Convention Date: April 22-24, 2025 Location: Edmonton, Canada As the largest event in Canada showcasing hydrogen as a key enabler to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, the Canadian Hydrogen Convention is the only annual meeting place for energy executives, government officials and Indigenous leaders to convene to build Canada’s low-carbon energy future. COLOMBIA CARBON FORUM Date: April 23-24, 2025 Location: Bogota, Colombia At the Colombia Carbon Forum 2025 we will discuss how to overcome the challenges of the most successful carbon market in Latin America: the growing demand for credits, the diversification of supply, the changing voluntary carbon market and the mechanisms within Art. 6, along with the most relevant international and regional trends.
GLF Forests 2025 Date: April 24–25, 2025 Location: Bonn, Germany, and online Organized by the Global Landscapes Forum, this event will focus on forest conservation, sustainable management, and the role of forests in combating climate change. It offers both in-person and virtual participation options.
ChangeNOW 2025 Date: April 25-27, 2025 Location: Paris, France This three-day summit is returning for its 8th edition, bringing together stakeholders from across the impact sector to plan innovative solutions through workshops, conferences and networking opportunities.
Gulf Transition & Sustainable Finance 2025 Date: April 30, 2025 Location: Abu Dhabi This conference hosted by Environmental Finalnce will provide a vital platform for issuers, investors, and key stakeholders to engage in discussions shaping the future of sustainable finance in the Gulf. Our track record includes hosting one of the earliest Green Bond conferences, where the Green Bond Principles were first discussed, and we are proud to continue this tradition in the Middle East.
Hydrogen Economy Forum Date: May 13, 2025 Location: Kuching, Malaysia The Hydrogen Economy Forum aims to discuss the development and implementation of hydrogen as a key component of the future energy economy, featuring experts from various sectors.
World Hydrogen Summit 2025 Date: 20-22 May 2025 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands The World Hydrogen Summit gathers global industry experts to exchange insights, build alliances, and sign agreements to advance hydrogen project developments into the 2030s. world-hydrogen-summit.com
International Hydrogen Technologies Congress Date: May 25, 2025 Location: Izmir, Turkey This congress focuses on advancements in hydrogen technologies, providing a platform for researchers and industry professionals to discuss innovations and applications in the hydrogen sector.
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. Visit the sustainability conferences and events calendar. |
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