💚🌊 The GreenWave Podcast By Synergy International 🌊💚 Episode 16 was out yesterday and you don't want to miss this one!

Global Shipping Finally Comes Clean

🌎 After a decade of heated negotiations, the International Maritime Organization has unveiled the world’s first internationally mandated targets for curbing shipping emissions. The goal is a 20% reduction by 2030, tougher fuel mix rules by 2028, and a 380-dollar penalty for exceeding emissions limits. But does this framework do enough to spark real change, or is it just the tip of the iceberg? Join us as we weigh the evidence.

💡 In this episode, our host SYNI offers her cheeky yet deeply informed take on the global mechanics of cleaner shipping. Get the inside scoop on how ports, governments, and shipping giants are collaborating—or sometimes colliding—in the push for zero-emission fuels and cost-effective infrastructure.

You’ll hear the backstory, the controversies, and the pragmatic reasons why Synergy International believes incremental progress can still steer us toward a net-zero horizon.

Check it out here: Episode 16

Water Business Slides into Long-Term Growth and Big Profits

💧 Yet, the critical link between water management and business profitability often slips under the radar, even among sustainability-savvy leaders. Here's the truth: companies prioritising efficient water use aren't just future-proofing against climate risks—they're seeing real, tangible returns.

🌱 Smart water strategies directly impact the bottom line. By minimising water use, companies lower operational costs, mitigate supply risks, and protect themselves from regulatory disruptions. This efficiency strengthens resilience, offering a competitive edge in markets increasingly impacted by climate variability. Read more...

AfDB Meets to Put a Halt to Carbon Exploitation

🌍 Ahead of today's 2025 Annual Meetings, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has spoken out about how Africa's vast forests and lands are being hugely undervalued as a CO₂ sink resource , bought at derisory prices—just $3 per tonne of CO₂ compared to Europe's €200. This isn't sustainable or equitable.

📌 African nations must urgently recalibrate their approach. It's up to them to properly value their natural resources. Strengthening regulatory frameworks, building robust carbon market institutions, and collectively setting minimum price benchmarks will secure fair value for Africa’s natural assets. Read more...

Give It Up for Amazing Progress on Clean Energy Production

🌐 This growth has propelled renewable energy to represent a significant 43% of global electricity production. Remarkably, solar energy capacity has now doubled compared to just five years ago, thanks to sharp reductions in technology costs and substantial improvements in efficiency. Read more...

The Latest Sustainability Developments

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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.

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.