💚🌊 The GreenWave Podcast By Synergy International 🌊💚 Episode 32 was out last Monday and you don't want to miss this one!

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China's EV Sales Surge Past 50% YTD 2025 In Relentless Climb

🔋 In China, the momentum is overwhelmingly clear: NEV sales reached nearly 12.9 million in 2024, representing about 41% of total auto sales, a jump of 9.3 points. Fully battery‑electric vehicles made up roughly 60% of NEV sales in 2024, with plug‑in hybrids accounting for the rest .

📈 Looking ahead to 2030, forecasts suggest EVs will command a dominant share of China’s auto market. The International Energy Agency projects EVs could make up as much as 80% of new car sales by 2030, driven by policy support and rapid industrial scale . Industry consultancy AlixPartners expects that just 15 core brands will represent about 75% of China’s EV/PHEV sales by then, reflecting consolidation in a hypercompetitive market . Read more...

Germany & Canada Extend Under-Cover Cooperation into GreenH2

🇩🇪 The latest line of cooperation comes as Germany opened consultation on a €400 million bilateral green hydrogen auction with Canada. This is the latest piece of the puzzle in its global H2Global strategy, a funding mechanism designed to secure long-term contracts for clean hydrogen imports. The goal is to close the cost gap between expensive green hydrogen production abroad and lower domestic sales prices in Germany.

🍁 Canada is being brought into the fold as a “strategic country,” with up to 200 MW of electrolysis capacity eligible in this round. That’s enough to trigger serious activity in regions like Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, where hydrogen export plans have been waiting on a clear offtake signal. With this move, Germany is sending one. Read more...

ICJ Advises Govs Climate Action Legal Liability, But Who Will Listen

⚖️ The new advisory opinion from the ICJ marks the first time the Court has taken a position on states’ legal duties regarding climate change. It didn’t just issue a bland affirmation of international climate frameworks. It clarified that states must act to prevent foreseeable harm tied to climate change. It also made it clear that economic development cannot be used as a shield to justify delayed or insufficient climate action.

🧭 This ruling reframes climate inaction as a legal liability, not just a policy disagreement. Countries now face a clarified standard on what counts as “due diligence” under international law. That includes reducing emissions, protecting human rights, and cooperating across borders to prevent worsening impacts. No longer can governments plead uncertainty or hide behind national discretion when human rights and ecosystems are being visibly degraded. Read more...

The Latest Sustainability Developments

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Climate Week NYC, Sept (exact dates TBA) - Large-scale climate policy & finance forum.

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.

The 2025 edition will cover critical topics such as investment in upstream development, legislative and regulatory policies, infrastructure growth strategies, the downstream sector, and Africa's role in the global energy transition. Delegates can expect workshops, discussions, and presentations addressing these areas, providing insights into new project updates, industry highlights, and investment opportunities aligned with Africa's energy and sustainability goals. aecweek.com

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.

Green Hydrogen Summit USA Sept 30–Oct 1 - North American hydrogen commercialization.

Net Zero Conference (LA) Oct 1 - Built-environment strategies & design for net‑zero.

The Future of ESG Data EMEA 2025 Date: 13th October 2025 Location: London

The annual Future of ESG Data EMEA conference returns for its sixth year as a central source of discussion and learning for the increasingly vital sustainability data industry. Growing each year since its inception, this one-day event, held in London, will offer investors, corporates and financial institutions the tools needed to tackle the growing demand for decision-useful and reliable ESG data.

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.