Global Scans · Sustainability · Weekly Summary

• [New] Environmental crimes like land grabbing, illegal deforestation, and poaching hinder climate action, deter investment in sustainable practices, and threaten biodiversity across major biomes worldwide. Mongabay Environmental News
• [New] The adoption of AI technologies has the potential to align with the sustainability objectives of the Serbian hotel industry, fostering economic, social, and environmental benefits. MDPI
• [New] The adoption of AI technologies in the Serbian hotel industry has the potential to significantly contribute to sustainability goals. MDPI
• [New] Beyond facilitating sustainable living on Earth, space data plays a pivotal role in aiding decision-makers in achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
• [New] The integration of space data in international development projects holds immense potential for fostering sustainability and addressing global challenges. GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
• [New] As climate change becomes a looming threat across the globe, Indigenous communities in the USA are strongly advocating for the widespread adoption of their ancient techniques, which have sustained their populations for millennia. Geographical
• [New] Digitalization and the use of connected devices are only expected to grow as technology rapidly evolves to offer even more capabilities, as well as provide solutions to global challenges, such as climate change resilience and sustainable socioeconomic development. TechAfrica News
• [New] Ontario will consider information sessions to increase awareness of new applications for hydrogen and other clean fuels to improve industrial competitiveness as investors consider their environmental and sustainability goals. Ontario.ca
• [New] Working together with Ontario businesses and industrial partners, the federal government, municipalities, Indigenous communities, academic institutions and other key stakeholders, we are going to connect Ontario with global markets to develop an economically sustainable low-carbon hydrogen sector. Ontario.ca
• [New] The packaging industry is at a critical juncture, facing both challenges and opportunities as it aligns with global sustainability goals and adapts to evolving consumer demands. Record Packaging
• [New] The United States and the European Union reaffirm that secure and sustainable transatlantic supply chains are key for a solid and steadfast transition towards a net zero economy and will help reduce excessive dependencies in strategic economic activities. The White House
• [New] Clean energy developer Solarig announced today that it will develop a new sustainable aviation fuel plant in Spain, with a production capacity of 60,000 tonnes (approximately 75 million liters) of SAF per year. Global Flow Control
• [New] In the big picture, it will help facilitate the greening of Asia supply chains, which is especially key amidst the rise in sustainable procurement, greatly fuelled by increasing regulations and push from the European Union. ESGpedia
• [New] As Russia continues to wage its illegal war against Ukraine, Lord Cameron will underline the need to sustain support for Ukraine, which is closer to NATO than ever. GOV.UK
• [New] Food shortages caused by supply chain disruptions emanating from various events across the world have amplified the long-term challenges to the sustainability of global food production, including population growth, climate change, and increased reliance on resource-intensive farming. Engineering News
• [New] Kenya presents a strong potential for the growth of electric mobility, with a growing young and urban population, and a government's willingness to promote sustainable solutions. Logistafrica.com
• [New] Final consumers, in national and international markets, will benefit indirectly from the proposed project as a result of efforts to preserve the quality and sustainability of Egyptian cotton and strengthen its competitiveness. SpringerLink
• [New] In the face of mounting environmental concerns and the need to combat climate change, nations worldwide are embracing energy transition plans aimed at shifting from traditional fossil fuel-based energy systems to cleaner and more sustainable alternatives. SimmonsCooper Partners
• QP's sustainability strategy set a target to eliminate flaring by 2030 and reduce methane emissions by implementing a methane intensity target of 2% to apply to all facilities by 2025. Al Jazeera Centre for Studies
• Implementing appropriate e-waste management strategies will contribute to the achievement of sustainable development goals and reduce the global climate crisis through developing the necessary, needed, and required e-waste policies. PubMed Central (PMC)
• As the global population continues to expand, utilizing an integrated approach to pest management will be critically important for food security, agricultural sustainability, and environmental protection. PubMed Central (PMC)
• U.S. lithium companies have the opportunity to become global leaders in lithium production and accelerate the transition to sustainable energy sources. oilprice.com
• Singapore, committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 under the Singapore Green Plan 2030, leads in sustainability efforts with initiatives like expanding solar energy deployment and enhancing green infrastructure. OpenGov Asia

Last updated: 15 April 2024