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The GreenWave Podcast By Synergy International Episode 41 is out! October 08, 2025 |
💚🌊 The GreenWave Podcast By Synergy International 🌊💚 Episode 41 is out and you don't want to miss this one!
Germany’s Hydrogen Strategy Must Lead EU
Join SYNI, your host, for an examination of Germany’s role in Europe’s green hydrogen industry and the politics now shaping support for production and infrastructure across the Union. Germany likes to think of itself as Europe’s industrial metronome. When the beat is steady, factories hum and policy lines up with engineering. When the beat stutters, everyone hears it. Nowhere is that more evident than in green hydrogen, where Berlin’s choices ripple through investment committees from the Ruhr to Rotterdam, and through ministries from Brussels to Madrid.
Episode 41
Our posts from last week touched on some important topics: EC Commits to COP30 Deadline for Climate Goal Recalibration
💚 🌊 EC Commits to COP30 Deadline for Climate Goal Recalibration 🌊 💚 Ursula von der Leyen has signalled that the European Commission will bring forward new emissions-cutting goals for 2035 and 2040 ahead of COP30, scheduled to kick off Nov 10th. The stakes are unusually high. Europe has already missed the UN deadline to submit updated targets, and the September Environment Council failed to produce binding commitments. That gap risks undercutting the EU’s credibility on climate leadership. 🔥 The Commission’s current proposal is to slash net greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. On paper, it is one of the most ambitious frameworks worldwide. In practice, it faces resistance from within. Several member states argue for greater flexibility. They worry about industrial competitiveness, energy security, and whether households can absorb the economic impact. The clash reflects deeper tensions in Europe’s green transition. ⚖️ The 2040 target will shape the existing milestone that Europe takes to the UN and set the tone for a decade that decides whether climate neutrality by 2050 remains achievable. The choice is binary in its effect. A strong, unified commitment signals resilience. A diluted or delayed outcome exposes weakness at a moment when global climate negotiations hinge on leadership examples. Read more... European Green Hydrogen Week: Delegates Feel October Chill
💚 🌊 European Green Hydrogen Week: Delegates Feel October Chill 🌊 💚 As the October air brings a welcome break from what will surely prove to be the hottest European summer on record (until next year), the green hydrogen industry still seems to feeling an October chill. As we highlighted in our GreenWave Podcast Episode 35, the EU cancelled €589 million of subsidies for green hydrogen projects this summer. Thus European Hydrogen Week, which started on Monday, has the industry providing plenty of advice on how the industry must change course. 🧭 Fair enough that it brings a hard frame for decision makers. Europe faces a geopolitical pivot shaped by the war in Ukraine, trade frictions, and a new tariff deal with the United States. Build more home grown energy and use it inside the single market. Hydrogen links renewable storage, industrial competitiveness, and lower exposure to external suppliers. 🏗️ The agenda coalesces around four pillars. First, regulatory simplification and investment security to rebuild trust so capital reaches final investment decision. Second, lead markets that drive demand in steel, ammonia, refineries, and shipping. Third, mobility and infrastructure that scale pilots into corridors and depots across production, transport, and refueling. Fourth, a resilience strategy that advances energy sovereignty by producing, storing, and refining fuels while diversifying imports through credible partnerships. Read more... Made in the Shade: Urban Forests More Than Boulevard Backdrop
💚 🌊 Made in the Shade: Urban Forests More Than Boulevard Backdrop 🌊💚 When we think about infrastructure with measurable returns, planting and maintaining urban forests is not at the top of the "obvious examples" list. Yet trees in the city are one of the most direct ways to lower the heat island effect that bakes concrete-heavy streets every summer. The cooling canopy acts as natural air conditioning, cutting ambient temperatures in ways no mechanical system can match. 🌡️ That cooling has immediate consequences for health. Heat-related illness spikes when neighborhoods lack shade. Streets lined with trees provide relief, reduce hospital visits, and support vulnerable populations most exposed to extreme temperatures. In an era of intensifying heatwaves, survival is not a metaphor. 💸 The economic impacts are just as striking. Shaded homes and buildings need less energy for cooling, reducing household and business electricity bills. Cooler, more walkable streets attract pedestrians, which in turn boosts local shops and cafes. Lower healthcare costs, lower utility costs, and higher neighborhood vitality are all tied to leafy streets. Read more... The Latest Sustainability DevelopmentsThe latest LinkedIn newsletter post highlights recent news and developments in sustainability.Check it out here. UPCOMING EVENTS Climate Week NYC, Sept 21 - 28 - Large-scale climate policy & finance forum. VERGE, 25 — Oct 28–30, San Jose Convention Center. Trellis, USA 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
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. BNEF Summit London — Oct 14–15, 2025, InterContinental Park Lane. Greenbuild — Nov 4–7, 2025, Los Angeles Convention Center. 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. In 2026 World Future Energy Summit — Jan 13–15, 2026, ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi. ChangeNOW — Mar 30–Apr 1, 2026, Grand Palais, Paris. Greenbuild — Oct 19–22, 2026, Javits Center, New York City.
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