An international group of 17 leading scientists have produced a comprehensive yet concise assessment of the state of civilization, warning that the outlook is more dire and dangerous than is generally understood. A loss of biodiversity and accelerating climate change in the coming decades coupled...
[caption id="attachment_94485" align="aligncenter" width="800"] EU Cities And Sustainability: What Are The Most Sustainable Cities In Europe?[/caption] At the forefront of sustainability in the developed world, the EU continues to lead the transition to an eco-friendly lifestyle. So we asked ourselves: what are the most sustainable...
Geologists from the Camborne School of Mines are taking part in a high-profile lecture series, designed to highlight the pivotal role Earth materials such as minerals can play in developing a sustainable global society. Professor Frances Wall and Dr Kathryn Moore are among the world-leading...
Interview Darren Rowlands, CEO & Founder Sonihull - Innovation In Maritime And Supply Chain Industries Darren Rowlands is the CEO founder Sonihull, a company that provides a complete range of fit-and-forget ultrasonic antifouling solutions for any solid surface that is exposed to raw seawater. Darren...
In the second Smart Centres Index (SCI 2), New York takes the top spot from London, while Singapore holds third place. The top 10 centres in SCI 2 are all in countries with a high performing university sector across the fields of Engineering & Technology,...
Four in five (79%) SMEs in the food and drink industry have made improving sustainability credentials a priority for the next 12 months Food and drink is the top industry where consumers look for strong environmental credentials before they purchase (33%) Third of the British...
On the heels of historic legislation, Earthday.org, the global organizer of Earth Day, has announced a new pledge to end plastic pollution. The pledge encourages folks around the world to get involved and advocate for plastic legislation. Over the last few weeks, Maryland, New...
Michael Stanley-Jones, member of the UNEP Ecosystem Integration Branch and Secretariat of the United Nations Alliance for Sustainable Fashion is the guest in this new citiesabc series interviews. Led by Dinis Guarda, Michael Stanley-Jones discusses the role of the United Nations in achieving the...
Dinis Guarda interviews Bottler Distribution Group CEO Andy Weinstein in this new interview series for citiesabc. Both experts go through major challenges in the Supply Chain Industry and how to improve communication and sustainability in the industry. BDG Founder Andy Weinstein understands distribution. A...
As CC Forum Monaco: Investment in Sustainable Development begins, Dinis Guarda has interviewed the founder of CC Forum, Max Studennikoff, to take a look at the highlights and topics to be discussed at the event. Also, to get an update on the latest news...
Dinis Guarda interviews Alexander Kern, a Ph.D. in Corporate Finance Innovation Management Science and Managing Partner of the Euro-Institute Monaco about shared capitalism, the current state of Europe's business ecosystem and the road to sustainability. Dr. Alexander Kern is currently the Managing Partner of the...
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (“MDEC”) is tasked with organising and leading Malaysia’s Digital Economy forward. MDEC has recently announced Malaysia 5.0, which can contribute to a more sustainable and circular economy by building this national digital ecosystem with a unified alliance of stakeholders both within government and across private...
Resident in France with an MBA degree from London, Max Studennikoff has been in business for over 20 years. A serial entrepreneur, Max set up and successfully developed several startups in such areas as international events management, property development, hospitality, and education. Max is a...
Becoming a carbon neutral business isn’t just great for the environment, it’s a fantastic way for your business to show customers how much you care for the world around you. Plus, it’s not as hard as you might think. Conquest Consultancy has taken just...
NEOM Co. announced its first step to create the world’s leading cognitive cities that rely on leading technology for digital services after signing a contract with stc group to establish a 5G network infrastructure that will accelerate NEOM’s digital ambitions. In addition to the one-year...
With the number of public electric car charging points growing in 2019 by 60%, it’s clear that electric cars are on the rise and here to stay. But can adding a charging point to your home actually make you money? A study by Co-op Insurance...
EPC tests confirm that Etopia eco homes coupled with eco technology result in homes that can produce more energy than they use First six tested homes effectively prevent 0.525 tonnes of CO2 being emitted into the atmosphere each year Finding comes at the same time...
[caption id="attachment_2192" align="aligncenter" width="1068"] Environmental, Social, and Governance ESG Investment Blueprint[/caption] Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) investment is a critical term that is often used synonymously with modern sustainable investing. This type of investment is based on three central factors to measure the sustainability...
[caption id="attachment_1874" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Post-Covid Ecological Remediation[/caption] One advantage the Chinese have is they can plan far ahead. Their political system does not restrict leadership to envision change in four-year bite sizes. One day the Chinese Communist Party may be replaced by something approaching Western...
How Businesses Can Contribute To A More Sustainable World Post-COVID-19 News Release contribution Instant Group The short-term impact of the COVID-19 crisis is enormous, and governments are being urged to learn from the crisis and adapt policies across the world. Remote working has skyrocketed, entire...
[caption id="attachment_1327" align="alignnone" width="525"] business infrastructure sustainability[/caption] How Businesses Can Contribute To A More Sustainable World Post-COVID-19 As human activity is at an all-time low due to enforced global lockdowns, recent studies show COVID-19 is set to cause the most substantial dip in CO2 emissions...
[caption id="attachment_1267" align="alignnone" width="925"] cities are now smart cities, image collage by Dinis Guarda for citiesabc.com[/caption] Smart Cities the Heartbeat of the 21st Century Covid Driven New Age of Agility In Rome you long for the country; in the country – oh inconstant! – you...
[caption id="attachment_1143" align="alignnone" width="825"] Earth day 2020 - Political Pollution[/caption] Earth day 2020: Why politicians need to reduce their carbon footprint when travelling internationally Carbon footprint is critical more than ever and is defined as the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and...
Marc Buckley, ESG Sustainability Advisor, Activist, WEF Expert and Resilient Futurist is interviewed by Dinis Guarda in this new series for citiesabc. In their dialogue, sustainability, environment and the role of technology collides as the answers to make the world a better place for future...
[caption id="attachment_631" align="alignnone" width="748"] Sustainability[/caption] COVID-19 pandemic will put sustainability concerns on hold NEWS RELEASE 3rd April 2020 Sustainability was the buzz word of 2019 and would have continued to increase in prominence in 2020. However, the global outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) will bring progress...