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In Sweden, organic steel production is already in progress
In partnership with the European Commission
The CO₂-free production revolution is coming to heavy industry. In Sweden, SSAB, the country's leading steel mill, has kicked off this radical shift. By the end of 2029 it will produce green steel, in a compact plant with an electric arc furnace.
Made in Europe
Repair and reuse: inside Europe’s refurbished tech market
Technological devices are getting more powerful — and certainly more expensive. Smartphones, in particular, are leading the way: high-end models easily exceed a thousand euros, yet they are typically used for just over two years. But a shift is underway, driven by the refurbished market.
Smart Regions
Making peatlands a green economy in Ireland's Midlands
In partnership with the European Commission
Emissions from dried peat are a major issue in the Irish Midlands. The Peatlands for Prosperity project is pioneering paludiculture, transforming carbon-producing land into a sustainable source of economic opportunity.
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Spotlight
Exploring Baku White City and the ideas shaping a city of the future
In partnership with World Urban Forum
Baku White City shows how people-centred planning, sustainability and walkable design are transforming a former industrial zone into a modern district built for everyday urban living.
Qatar in Motion
Securing water sustainability beneath the surface
In partnership with Media City
Water management in arid conditions and limited rainfall pose an inevitable challenge. But what if the solution lies beneath our feet? In this episode of Qatar in Motion, Laila Humairah goes to the depths of the earth to uncover how Qatar is creating a sustainable oasis for its green landscape.
Made in Europe
Building Green: Rethinking construction for a low-energy Europe
Did you know that the buildings around us, and the ones we live in, are responsible for 40% of Europe’s energy consumption? To achieve a climate-neutral Europe by 2050, we need to build differently. And in part, we already are — but how, and to what extent?
Made in Europe
Tackling waste: European innovation is reshaping the future of the plastic circular economy
Can sustainable solutions and state-of-the-art innovative technologies reshape plastic recycling and its circular economy both in Europe and across the World? We travelled to Austria to find out.
East-West Connect
Kazakhstan advances nuclear projects and research hubs for energy
In partnership with MDQ
The Central Asian nation is leveraging its uranium wealth, cutting-edge research and strategic partnerships to develop nuclear power and medical innovations, charting a path toward carbon neutrality while emerging as a key player in global energy.
Business Line
Uzbekistan’s renewable surge fuels economic resilience
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From powerful rivers to rising winds, Uzbekistan is reshaping its energy future. Rapid growth in hydropower, wind, and solar — supported by home-grown technology — is driving the nation towards energy independence and a more sustainable economy.
Energy Frontiers
ADIPEC spotlights AI to boost safety and reduce methane leaks
In partnership with Azpromo
ADIPEC 2025 highlighted a major leap in energy innovation, featuring AI-powered emissions detection, offshore drone monitoring and autonomous well solutions that promise lower methane intensity, stronger safety performance and more efficient, data-driven production across the sector.
Focus
Expo 2025 ends with global dialogue on life and sustainability
In partnership with Cabinet Secretariat
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan concluded with a final dialogue on sustainability and innovation. Throughout the event, the Theme Weeks offered a platform for different sections of society to exchange ideas on how to create a better tomorrow.