Climate change
Azerbaijan has emerged as a significant player in the global climate agenda, hosting the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in November 2024. The country is balancing its hydrocarbon legacy with climate mitigation strategies, underscoring the complexity of transitioning
Climate change
A new study published in Sustainability Journal has identified the significance of carbon reduction initiatives in the foodservice industry, a sector with high carbon emissions. The research, funded by the Office Research and Development of Fu Jen Catholic University, employed a Modified Delphi Method to gather expert opinions on professional
Green technology
A new study on sustainable development in high-pollution industries has shed light on the financial impact of green innovation. The research, conducted by a team of scholars from King Saud University, analyzed data from 30,108 firm-years of Chinese A-share listed companies from 2009 to 2022. The study found that
Green technology
The economic impact of air pollution is substantial, with estimated annual losses exceeding $8.1 trillion due to healthcare costs, lost productivity, infrastructure degradation, and agricultural damage. Researchers from Georgetown University have found that advanced air pollution control technologies, such as carbon capture and storage (CCS), AI-driven emissions monitoring, and
Green technology
Research conducted by a team at Zhengzhou University, Henan, People's Republic of China, has shed light on the significance of technological progress in energy storage for sustainable energy policies and electricity generation within the G-10 countries over the past 25 years. The study, published in the journal Energy
Green technology
Researchers at the Central University of Kerala have conducted an in-depth study on the fusion of fintech and green finance, particularly in the context of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. The study explored the dynamics of various financial markets, including the Shanghai crude oil futures, Chinese Renminbi, and Shanghai SE Composite Index,
Green technology
As the European Union's Commissioner for Environment, the EU emphasizes the importance of green technologies, sustainable development, and community-driven initiatives in shaping the future of cities in Central Asia. The EU's Global Gateway Strategy aims to partner with countries like Turkmenistan to promote resilient and climate-neutral
Economic growth
Researchers from Zhejiang Normal University have made significant discoveries in the field of sustainability research, shedding light on the synergistic relationship between green growth, clean energy, and foreign direct investment in achieving sustainable development. According to the study, the 38 member states of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
Economic growth
As the world approaches 2030, nations are under pressure to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations in 2015. A recent study from Dhofar University has shed light on the critical role of technological innovation, economic growth, clean energy use, natural resources, and industrialization in achieving
Economic growth
Research findings from Xi'an Jiaotong University's School of Economics and Finance highlight the importance of sustainable energy practices in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in the South Asian region. The study, funded by the National Philosophy and Social Sciences Foundation of China, investigates the link between
Economic growth
Sustainable development has become a top priority for global efforts to reduce the negative impact of economic activities on the environment. In response, Polish companies are increasingly focusing on sustainable construction, with a growing interest in timber construction. According to a new report, the number of new wooden buildings in
Climate change
China and the Netherlands reached a six-point consensus on cooperation during a foreign ministers' meeting, including agreements on global governance, climate change, and sustainable development. The two countries agreed to strengthen cooperation on trade and investment, promote people-to-people exchanges, and discuss bilateral trade concerns. The consensus reaffirmed their support
