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What will the future of volunteering look like?
Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of natural disasters, and with it, concerns about volunteering numbers at aid agencies keeping pace.
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Nature and Biodiversity
El río Amazonas a niveles históricamente bajos por la sequía, y otras noticias sobre clima y naturaleza
En este resumen semanal: El segundo río más largo del mundo en su nivel más bajo jamás registrado; la UE propone un freno a la contaminación por microplásticos, y más.
Climate Action
欧盟出台政策将自行车列为交通部门脱碳进程的战略重点
欧盟为促进自行车的使用和欧盟各国的自行车产业发展，宣布了《欧洲自行车宣言》，其内容包括新的专项资金和政策支持。 该宣言正式承认了自行车骑行对欧盟交通部门脱碳的重要作用，并将自行车骑行列为一项战略重点。世界经济论坛《城市交通记分卡工具》报告呼吁改善基础设施，优先选择骑行和步行，为建设可持续未来城市贡献力量。
Climate Action
European Commission proposes methane emissions limit on gas imports. Here's what to know
Methane emissions pose more than 80 times the global warming threat of CO2 over 20-years, but they remains in the atmosphere for a relatively short time.
Nature and Biodiversity
Planet's life-support systems close to tipping point, say UN scientists, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
Top nature and climate stories: Planet's life-support systems close to tipping point, say UN scientists; Disappearing ice sheet makes sea level rise unavoidable; and more.
Climate Action
The EU just released a new declaration on cycling: Here's what it means for net-zero
The EU’s 'European Declaration on Cycling' makes bicycle use a strategic priority in the bloc’s quest to reach net-zero transport emissions. Here’s why.
Nature and Biodiversity
Drought-stricken Amazon River at lowest recorded level, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
Nature and climate: The world's second-longest river is at its lowest level since records began; EU proposes a curb on microplastic pollution, and more.
Emerging Technologies
Second Life: What this 20-year-old virtual world can tell us about the future of the metaverse
Second Life creator Philip Rosedale reflects on twenty years of virtual worlds, and the lessons this experience could provide to help create the metaverse.
Nature and Biodiversity
Weather disasters displaced 43 million children in 6 years, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
Nature and climate news: Weather extremes force millions of children to flee their homes, 'Gobsmackingly bananas' September temperatures, and much more.
Circular Economy
‘Reuse’ needs to be the new ‘recycle’ when it comes to packaging, says TerraCycle CEO Tom Szaky
Loop creator Tom Szaky explains the how and why of a disruptive waste management initiative that promotes sustainable reuse of retail product packaging.
Emerging Technologies
This AI helps buildings cool themselves and cut emissions
AI is helping buildings 'wake up' and moderate their own temperature - improving cost and carbon efficiency. Here's what Sam Ramadori, President of BrainBox AI, has to say about it.
This is the state of digitalization in Europe in 2023 – Eurostat report
As the EU aims to embrace a digital transformation, Eurostat's Digitalization in Europe report gives insights into how this journey is progressing or not.
Nature and Biodiversity
'Fossil fuel age' has failed says UN Secretary-General, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
This week in nature and climate: Antarctic sea ice at record winter low; Pacific island Niue seeks sponsors to conserve ocean; Getting global goals on track.
Forum Institutional
Planet Earth fails 'scientific health check', says study, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
Other top nature and climate stories this week: Annual bill is $2.7 trillion to reach net zero by 2050; The EU's disaster response reserve needs urgent funding.
Forum Institutional
Which EU countries are making the most progress with their emissions reductions?
Emissions in the European Union have fallen for the first quarter of 2023, compared to last year. But which countries are succeeding and which are stalling?