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The Road To Green

Trash is cash: ‘urban mining’ for strategic metals in your neighbourhood

In partnership with The European Commission

Does the future of Europe lie in your old smartphone? Europe lacks raw materials, yet it is one of the largest product markets in the world. The EU wants to reduce its dependence on imports by tapping into the circular economy.

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Circular Economy Act: what are the European Commission's tools to get the economics right?

In partnership with The European Commission

The Circular Economy Act, expected at the end of 2026, will provide for the revision of several European instruments to make circular models more competitive on the international scene.

The Road To Green

Can we balance industry growth and a healthy environment?

In partnership with The European Commission

Since 2007, European industry has reduced its emissions of harmful pollutants into the air and water by between 40% and 75%, according to data from the European Environment Agency. The EU now wants to go further towards a clean and competitive industry.

The Road To Green

Coal or cool? Poland's energy sector in industrial transition mode

In partnership with The European Commission

Poland's energy sector has significantly reduced emissions of harmful pollutants in recent years. But after the revision of the EU Industrial Emissions Directive, the country is still heavily relying on combustion plants.

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Watches and Wonders 2025: how brands attract the next generation

At Watches and Wonders 2025 in Geneva, the fine watchmaking industry focuses on engaging young collectors. Brands showcase innovation in design, materials, and marketing to attract the next generation of enthusiasts.

The Road To Green

No rain, no gain? Countries join forces to tackle water scarcity

In partnership with The European Commission

With half of the world's population already facing water scarcity, countries are joining forces to tackle the global crisis. We visited Jordan and Cyprus, two countries facing water challenges, where various solutions are being implemented.

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The EU backs Jordan's major plans to tackle water scarcity

In partnership with The European Commission

The Road to Green takes you to Jordan, where the European Union, the European Investment Bank and development agencies are playing a crucial role in supporting one of the most water-deprived countries in the world towards water resilience.

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Invasive alien species: Can Europe win the battle?

In partnership with The European Commission

Have you ever been stung by a tiger mosquito, or worse, an Asian hornet? It is estimated that around 14,000 alien species are present in Europe, introduced either accidentally or deliberately. Approximately one in ten is considered invasive.

18 December 2024

The Road To Green

Is it too late to stop Asian hornets in Europe? 8 questions answered

In partnership with The European Commission

Asian hornets are invading more European countries, spreading fear among beekeepers as they wipe out honeybee populations. How can we fight back?

18 December 2024

The Road To Green

Silencing the guns, not the birds: the EU and Colombia on a mission to make 'Peace with nature'

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of The Road to Green, we travel to Colombia, host of the COP16 conference on biodiversity and Europe's partner in efforts to bring about peace and restore nature.

20 November 2024

The Road To Green

‘Guardians of Nature’: Indigenous peoples, key players in protecting biodiversity

In partnership with The European Commission

At the COP16 conference in Cali, there was a vote in favour of strengthening the status of Indigenous and local communities in future United Nations negotiations about biodiversity. This is why the European Commission lent its support to this initiative.

20 November 2024

Cult

GPHG 2024: Fine watchmaking celebrates this year's best creations

As it does every autumn, the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) is set to honour the year's most outstanding timepieces. The 24th awards ceremony will take place on 13 November at the Théâtre du Léman and will be broadcast live on Euronews.com.

7 November 2024

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Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève: the 90 competing timepieces on display

Back from a touring exhibition, 90 of the world's finest contemporary watches are on display in Geneva, just a few days before the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), which each year rewards the most ambitious watchmaking creations.

31 October 2024

Colombia

COP16 Biodiversity Summit: Global leaders gather in Cali

140 ministers and a dozen heads of state are expected to participate in the second week of the conference.

29 October 2024

Water Matters

The cultural heritage of water: reconnecting with rivers through art

In partnership with the European Commission

As the European Pavilion 2024 floating arts programme prepares to head for Lisbon after sailing across four of the continent's largest rivers, Water Matters looks at examples of floating cultural projects aimed at reconnecting citizens with rivers.

22 October 2024

Water Matters

Circular economy: Can hotels recycle wastewater from tourism?

In partnership with the European Commission

In regions of Europe where water is scarce, hotels are looking for ways to rationalise and recycle the water consumed by tourists. Some initiatives have been highlighted by the European project WAT'SAVEREUSE, led by Pyrenees–Mediterranean Euroregion.

Water Matters

Battle for water in the Algarve : farmers innovate to keep their soil fertile

In partnership with the European Commission

In the Algarve, a region of southern Portugal regularly hit by drought, farmers are showing the way towards rational consumption of the water they have to share with millions of tourists.

24 September 2024

Water Matters

Climate resilience: Copenhagen's dream of a flood-proof city

In partnership with the European Commission

The Danish capital is preparing for an upsurge in torrential rain over the coming decades due to climate change. Giant infrastructure is being built above and below ground to make the city more resilient to heavy downpours.

10 September 2024

Lifestyle

Geneva Watch Days: Why women rule the world

At Geneva Watch Days, women's watchmaking is poised to become the star attraction of tomorrow as brands look to make up for lost time and revenue.

2 September 2024

Lifestyle

Geneva Watch Days: Where watchmaking excellence meets innovation

Every year Geneva Watch Days brings together tens of thousands of watch collectors and enthusiasts around 52 brands for an experience which is becoming a major fixture on the watchmaking diary.

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