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Silk Road Adventures
Stihia Festival draws global crowds to Aral Sea’s vanished shoreline
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Stihia Festival attracts thousands to Muynak, Uzbekistan, spotlighting the Aral Sea’s environmental crisis while blending electronic music, art, and local culture on the site of a vanished sea.
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The Europe Conversation
EU: Green transition and competitive economy not contradictory
In an interview with Euronews, Jessika Roswall, the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resilience, explains that it is possible for Europe to have a strong, competitive economy while also protecting access to clean drinking water and removing harmful chemicals from the environment.
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.
The Road To Green
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.
Ocean
Europe turns to offshore wind for energy and economic security
In partnership with the European Commission
Offshore wind is no longer just a clean energy option — it’s fast becoming one of Europe’s key strategies for energy independence. With the EU planning to ramp up offshore wind capacity, the sector faces a challenge: how to scale up wind farms sustainably while keeping costs down?
EU Decoded
Will fewer corporate reporting obligations jeopardise the EU Green Deal?
Cutting down on red tape to help boost companies’ competitiveness is the aim of a European Commission proposal to simplify corporate reporting obligations. But critics of the so-called Omnibus package claim the proposal is a step back for human rights and the environment.
Smart Regions
Living without radiators: How do we optimise energy?
In partnership with the European Commission
What is "passivhaus" and how can we optimise energy systems to protect the planet? In this episode of Smart Regions, we visit a house that has no radiators, a German-based test bed, and explore how to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.
Global Japan
Japan’s Brewed Protein textile leads the future of circular fashion
In partnership with The Government of Japan
In this episode of Green Japan we report on a groundbreaking Japanese innovation called Brewed Protein, which can be used to make infinitely recyclable clothes. The fabric is made by microbes, and offers a sustainable solution to tackle the millions of tonnes of textile waste generated every year.
The Road To Green
How is the European Union combating greenwashing?
In partnership with The European Commission
New EU measures to combat 'greenwashing' are aiming to challenge companies promoting so-called sustainable products. In this episode of The Road to Green we travel across Europe to find out more about the labelling changes coming to a supermarket near you.