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Great News! This year marks 30 years of collaboration between the National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) and the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC). Like the CEC’s North American Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) Initiative, the NPRI plays a key role in advancing the development of international PRTR and data sharing. To mark the occasion, the NPRI has developed an interactive timeline presenting key milestones in the program’s history. Here’s an overview: ➡️ 30 years of pollutant release and transfer data. ➡️ Many partnerships and diversified projects. ➡️ Continuous improvement in reporting requirements. Commission for Environmental Cooperation #NPRI30 Follow our growth: https://ow.ly/agbe50QGTbh

We are pleased to participate to the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Framework Contract “Support for Project Preparation for Urban Progress (SuPPUrbP) - City Climate Finance Gap Fund” in supporting cities and municipalities worldwide for the preparation of #climateMitigation and adaptation “investment projects” in the adaptation and nature-based solutions sector. In collaboration with our esteemed partners CES and Groupe Huit, IBF is required to provide the Gap Fund with international and local on-demand experts that would carry out the prefeasibility studies in topics that range from water and #floodmanagement, to #coastalProtection, and #urbanGreen Areas. The FWC will run from December 2023 to December 2027 and we are excited about the impact this contract will have on the #netzero goal worldwide. #ibfinternationalconsulting #internationaldevelopment  #naturebasedsolutions

Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement paves way for countries to cooperate on achieving mitigation targets through “internationally transferred mitigation outcomes (ITMO)” and further, urges parties to ensure environmental integrity and transparency including in governance and accounting. However, Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Lower Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) and other developing countries may lack the fundamental institutional structures for implementation of the article. In the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, our policy review of the eight countries has also identified lack of institutional and technical capacity as major obstacles for implementing Multilateral Environmental Agreement such as the Paris Agreement. Nevertheless, there are possibilities of regional cooperation for ITMO within the Himalayan region with a diverse range of countries vis-à-vis Green House Gas emission. It was an insightful course on the operationalisation of the Article 6.2. #UNFCCC #ICIMOD #UNDP #IGES #MountainsMatter

#fundingopportunity #dontmissout The #CASA2 Opportunity Fund is still inviting applications for project proposals upto £100,000, which support climate-vulnerable countries with climate negotiations and national policy implementation. 👉 Learn more about the #opportunityfund and how you can apply: bit.ly/casa2OF2 Applications close on February 29, 2024!!! #lessthan4weekstogo #ClimateFutures #climateaction #opportunityalert Department for Energy Security and Net Zero DAI ODI International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) Climate Analytics Legal Response International International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) Germanwatch e.V. Independent Diplomat Economic and Social Research Consortium (CIES, for its acronym in Spanish)

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) has welcomed the UK government's proposed reforms to Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme. The proposed Sustainable Industry Reward (CfD SIR) aims to encourage offshore wind projects that invest in SMEs, deprived coastal areas, and environmentally friendly supply chains. SMI has emphasised the maritime sector's role in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and urged the government to recognise the vital link between offshore wind and the maritime sector. SMI is willing to work with the government to ensure legislation translates into increased low-carbon electricity generation, stimulating economic regeneration and turning coastal communities into economic hubs. For more information, contact SMI's Policy and Research Manager, Giorgio Buttironi, at Giorgio.Buttironi@maritimeindustries.org. #MaritimeIndustry #OffshoreWind

We're pleased to announce the launch of two EU-supported projects in #China, marking our commitment to sustainable development and international development cooperation. 💧𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 “𝐄𝐔-𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫” 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 The 𝐄𝐔-𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 aims to continue promoting a mutually beneficial EU-China water policy dialogue, supporting both partners’ ongoing efforts for global water security, the achievement of water-related SDGs and environmental and climate targets. The 3-year project, implemented by our Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NEC) team and GOPA Infra, launched at early this year in cooperation with EU Member States and the China-Europe Water Platform, and involves European and Chinese authorities, academia, businesses and experts for enhanced cooperation opportunities on sustainable water management issues. Under the leadership of the Team Leader Richard Hardiman and the Deputy Team Leader Yinghao Li, we are collectively committed to making significant contributions to the success of this crucial initiative, building on over 20 years of EU-China cooperation on water. ⚡️𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐈𝐈 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐔-𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 Our Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NEC) team and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH launched phase III of the 𝐄𝐔-𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 (𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐂𝐏) in China, under the leadership of the Team Leader, Dr. Flora Kan, and Energy Policy Expert / Deputy TL Enrui Zhang. This 5-year contract, launched at the start of the year, aims to widen and deepen the existing fruitful EU-China cooperation on energy, strengthening long-term bilateral exchanges at policy, technical and business levels for a clean energy transition, the achievement of the Agenda 2030 and the Paris Agreement. Wishing both project teams much frutiful collaboration and success! #WaterSecurity #EUChina #CEWP #ClimateChange #EnergySecurity #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #ECECP Ginebra Garcia Muñoz, Barbara Dreis-Lampen, Miguel Santiago-Juarez, Doan Hoai Huong, James Walsh, GOPA Consulting Group

🌊 ERRIN has been actively supporting the #MissionOcean and Waters from the very beginning, demonstrating a strong commitment to its objectives. Our Blue Economy #ERRINWorkingGroup has endorsed the Ocean and Waters Mission Charter, and as partner in the Mission Implementation Platform (MIP Ocean), ERRIN aims to further reinforce the Mission’s successful implementation. ERRINmembers have highlighted the following key messages and recommendations for the MissionOcean in its paper on the role of #EUmissions in the next R&I Framework Programme (#FP10):   -Facilitate the engagement of regional and local stakeholders as connectors and facilitators on the ground.  -Encourage a more open approach to the Mission, allowing regions to propose relevant solutions across the sea basins.  -Urge the inclusion of broader water issues and stronger links with other EU Missions to address water-related challenges comprehensively.  -Define clear support services for stakeholders adhering to the Mission Charter.  -Broaden the scope of technical assistance and feasibility studies to support regional and local authorities in implementing water transition initiatives.  -Expand the eligibility criteria for Associated Regions in cascade funding calls.  -Adopt clear guidance and funding access for regional and local authorities to support on-ground actions. 

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 The Interreg Danube Region Programme Monitoring Committee has recently approved 36 new #SMFprojects, marking a significant step forward in our collaborative efforts towards sustainable development and innovation. These bodies comprise representatives from all partner countries. DRP also supports the implementation of the Danube Region Strategy. Among these promising initiatives, I'm thrilled to underscore the IDEAM NBS project, a key contributor to the EUSDR PA5 on #naturebasedsolutions. This project is set to revolutionize our approach to #environmentalsustainability by integrating innovative nature-based strategies. Additionally, the DANURELY-WS project, developed by the Global Water Partnership - Central and Eastern Europe (GWP-CEE), is making remarkable strides in water management and regional cooperation. The selected project proposal creates strategically aligned youth-targeted activities supporting the EUSDR Strategy Action Points of the Priority areas PA4 (Water Quality), PA5 (Environmental Risks), PA7 (Knowledge Society) in a mid-term, and through partners and Danube Youth Council Members is linked to PA 1A(Waterways Mobility) and PA9 (People & Skills). This initiative promises to enhance water security and resilience in our communities. Congratulations to all the teams involved in these groundbreaking projects! Let's continue to drive positive change and foster sustainable solutions for our future. 🌍🚀 You can check to other selected projects on the link! ⤵ #Sustainability #Innovation #NatureBasedSolutions #WaterManagement #EUSDR #GWPCEE #SMFProjects

Environmental Defense Fund and Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, in collaboration with Arup, introduced today the Sustainable First Movers Initiative Identification Tool (SFMI), a system to help shipping stakeholders align investment decisions that support the maritime energy transition away from fossil fuels. The tool, which is presented in a preliminary findings report – The Potential of Ports in Developing Sustainable First Movers Initiatives – scores a port’s potential to produce and bunker electrofuels while delivering local environmental and community benefits in alignment with the global temperature target of 1.5 degrees Celsius set by the Paris Agreement.

Thank you Slaughter and May Holland & Knight LLP for inviting ATOME to your "International Opportunities in #Hydrogen and #CCUS" conference. I enjoyed sharing a panel to discuss the challenges and opportunities alongside Ruth Herbert MPhys FEI (Carbon Capture and Storage Association) Rajesh Kedia (UK Infrastructure Bank) and William Mezzullo (Centrica) moderated by @Azadeh Nassiri to discuss what it will take to ensure projects get to FID successfully and attract financing at home and abroad. I explained the advantages of being in #latinamerica in order to benefit from the very mature #fertiliser market and leverage existing #infrastructure and #reneawablepower to fast track our projects. It was great to meet sector experts and investors and there was a lot packed in that day. In a short time I came with a better understanding of the US' Inflation Reduction Act various incentive mechanisms, as well as a new found respect for the immense work done by the UK's Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in ensuring it had one of the most ambitious and most thought out incentive package and regulation to ensure long term investments and domestic job creation. I cant possibly unpack all that was said so here are a couple of useful links: https://lnkd.in/gvQ9Twf4 https://lnkd.in/g4fb5vzr Well done to Andrew Derman @Steven Galbraith Oliver Moir and particularly Kathryn Emmett (and yes Kathryn I agree, standards are important even if less exciting 😁 )