CO2 reduction . CDR . CCS . CCU . DAC

Achieving net zero goals is no longer just a matter of drastically reducing emissions. The scientific consensus is now clear: without active carbon dioxide removal (CDR) from the atmosphere, it is impossible to meet (more…)

Transforming European forestry and agriculture towards carbon economy represents a complex process in which EU legislative frameworks, innovative technologies such as biochar and new economic models based on (more…)

The European Union has taken a major step towards achieving climate neutrality by 2050 approval a voluntary Union certification framework for permanent carbon removal, carbon agriculture and carbon storage in products, known as CRCF (Carbon Removals and Carbon (more…)

Soil erosion represents one of the largest, yet often overlooked, pathways for the loss of soil organic carbon (SOC), directly threatening the stability and sustainability of global carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategies. According to (more…)

The information noise surrounding the climate crisis is deafening. We are bombarded daily with news of extreme heat, floods and technological solutions, but the essentials are often lost in the confusion of terms like „adaptation“ and „mitigation“ (more…)

Traditional forestry brings owners direct income from the sale of wood. Average prices of standing wood in Slovakia are in the order of tens of euros per m³ (e.g. hardwood ~55 €/m³, softwood ~44 €/m³). With a useful yield of approximately 4–6 m³ of wood/ha/year, this (more…)

Plastics have become an integral part of modern life, from packaging and healthcare to aviation and agriculture. But their widespread use comes at a high environmental cost. Estimates (more…)

When we think of fighting the climate crisis, we see giant wind turbines and rooftops covered in solar panels. But few people think of an opera house, a film festival, or a favorite TV series. And that's where the problem lies. It turns out that (more…)

Almost all of us want to reduce waste, and one of the most obvious ways seems to be to choose reusable packaging over disposable ones. However, this choice is not as simple as it may seem at first glance. (more…)

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2358 of 20 November 2025 laying down detailed rules for certification schemes, certification bodies and audits under the Union Framework for permanent carbon removal, carbon management and storage (more…)

Agriculture is a key sector in the European Union (EU), contributing to food security, economic stability and rural livelihoods. Although the sector is significantly affected by climate change, it is also (more…)

The European Union has legally committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. As further milestones are defined, there is growing urgency to clarify the role of individual sectors in climate change mitigation and their contribution. (more…)

Many Europeans face a double whammy: rising housing costs and high energy bills. This is no small problem. In 2023, 10.6 billion urban households spent more than 40 billion of their income just to keep a roof over their heads. At the same time, more (more…)

Every day we hear about new climate solutions. We see images of solar farms on the news, we read about the electric car boom, and we watch world leaders meet at summits. Yet many of us feel that the climate crisis is actually (more…)

Urban green infrastructure (GI) and nature-based solutions (NBS) have gained significant attention for their key role in mitigating urban environmental challenges such as heat islands, air pollution, and (more…)

Humanity has limited time to curb global warming and minimize future climate disasters. As efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are often tepid, scientists and business leaders are looking for (more…)

Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2025 brought about a revolution in materials engineering and recognized pioneering work that has the potential to significantly impact the global fight against climate change and pollution. The award was received by (more…)

Composting is a valuable strategy for recycling resources and protecting the environment in organic waste management. During this process, organic waste is converted into sanitized, stable (more…)

Food waste reduction targets to be achieved by Member States by December 31, 2030 at national level, are set out in Directive (EU) 2025/1892amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste. (more…)

In the current search for sustainable solutions, biochar has shown great promise as a tool for enhancing environmental health. This unique carbon-rich material is derived from organic materials (more…)