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Ocean

Can microscopic algae help fight our biggest environmental battles?

In partnership with the European Commission

Euronews meets the French researchers developing new biopolymers to help in the fight against plastic pollution.

The Star Ingredient

Culture Podcast: Sorghum, Burundi's forgotten ancestral grain

Have you heard of the grain sorghum? Burundian chef Jeanne Cimpaye discovered it in a refugee camp and has been cooking it in her restaurant since. She tells us her story and how she’s reintroducing the ingredient into Burundian cuisine.

The Exchange

The circular economy: A €4.1 trillion opportunity?

In partnership with Media City

We talk to the people and players who believe the circular economy is a way to create sustainable growth and also generate profit.

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Cooperation in the green economy: Xinhuanet Europe releases report on Sino-European opportunities

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Green development has become a major goal for most world powers, taking an increasingly important spot among the global economy. China and Europe are no exception, with both setting goals of green growth to reach carbon neutrality in the years to come.

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Technology, change and people: The ingredients of a successful transformation at Maersk

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Shipping giant Maersk says business process innovation, automation, and increasing collaboration between suppliers and operators will help to create a greener and more competitive future for global trade.

Business Planet

The race for solar supremacy: Innovation driving Europe's green goals

In partnership with The European Commission

With the climate, energy security and jobs at stake, Europe is seeking to re-ignite its solar power industry.

Focus

Uzbekistan sharpens its sights on solar energy

In partnership with Silk Road Samarkand

Uzbekistan has an average of 330 sunny days a year and the potential for solar energy is huge.

Ocean

Electric and modular: can these clean ships outcompete diesel?

In partnership with the European Commission

Electric and modular: can these clean ships outcompete diesel?

Ocean

Full green ahead: Can the shipping industry ditch diesel for electric?

In partnership with the European Commission

Shipping is one of the world's most polluting industries, but change may be coming.

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How is Rodrigues becoming more sustainable?

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Located approximately 370 miles off the northeast coast of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, Rodrigues Island boasts to be the most authentic of the Mascarene Island. The population derives a living mainly from fishing, local crafts, agriculture, livestock farming and tourism.

Focus

Betting on renewables: can Kazakhstan become carbon neutral by 2060?

In partnership with IGTIPC

In recent years Kazakhstan has brought the share of renewable energy in total electricity production to 4 percent. Kazakhstan has now established around 130 renewable energy facilities, and the country's potential for green energy generation is huge.

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Embrapa provides support for more sustainability in Brazilian agriculture

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Rich in natural resources and renowned for technology and innovation, Brazil is not only self-sufficient in food production, but is one of the world’s leading exporters of soy, cassava, meat, poultry, maize, coffee and oranges.

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Pandora talks about lab-grown diamonds, recycled gold and making customers happy

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How does a company become resilient, digital-first and sustainable?

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OCP Group adapts its activities and accelerates its actions to combat climate change

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As the world faces the joint demands of a growing population and an environmental crisis, Morocco’s OCP Group, the world leader in phosphate mining and fertiliser production, has redoubled its efforts to increase fertiliser production while reducing its carbon footprint.

Germany

Dresden plans to go carbon neutral by 2030

The capital of the German state of Saxony is trying to lead the way in sustainable city living. As part of the EU-sponsored MatchUp project, Dresden has been selected as one of the three ‘lighthouse’ cities, aiming to integrate mobility, ICT and energy in a sustainable way.

Italy

Hungry sheep return Pompeii to ancient and traditional technology

A flock of 150 sheep have been mobilised to maintain the greenery surrounding the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii as part of a sustainable agricultural initiative for the archaeological site.

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A game changing commitment to net zero

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Prologis Europe owns and leases modern logistics facilities to a diverse base of customers principally across business-to-business and retail and online fulfilment.

Global Japan

East Africa’s geothermal green energy revolution

In partnership with The Government of Japan

In Kenya's Olkaria, on the edge of the Hell’s Gate National Park, are five power plants that produce around 800MW - that’s enough to power more than four million homes a year.

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Discover Colombia’s sustainable palm oil programme

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Having produced a record 1.7 million tonnes last year, Colombia is the fourth biggest supplier of palm oil worldwide.

Smart Regions

Plastic pollution: dangerous bacteria on Latvian and Lithuanian coast

In partnership with the European Commission

Scientists mapping plastic pollution on the Latvian and Lithuanian coastline have discovered high levels of dangerous bacteria, called vibrio. A project largely funded by the European Cohesion Policy, called, ESMIC, has found 736 pieces of litter on 100 metres of beach.