The European Union has committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. This goal requires a fundamental transformation of energy, industry and transport, which brings with it not only opportunities for modernisation but also significant (more…)

In the current European context, where legislation in the area of ESG and decarbonization of buildings is gaining momentum, green certifications have become a key factor determining market value of real estate. Certification (more…)

The European Union, within the framework of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050 This ambitious goal requires not only drastic reductions in emissions (more…)

Achievement carbon neutrality for the editorial website means a process in which an organization systematically measures, reduces and subsequently offsets greenhouse gas emissions associated with its digital infrastructure, physical (more…)

Urban development is a critical but often overlooked obstacle to achieving global climate goals. According to extensive research of more than 1,000 cities around the world, unregulated growth of emissions associated with building materials (as (more…)

New study prepared by Wageningen Environmental Research, Guidehouse and Fondazione MEDES for the European Commission, provides a comprehensive view of how agricultural land use in the EU-27 (more…)

In today's digital age, there is increasing attention being paid to the ecological impact of technology. Although we perceive the internet as "intangible", its operation has real physical consequences for our planet. (more…)

In the drive to achieve the European Union's ambitious climate goals, metropolises with millions of inhabitants are often the ones to step up. But the continent's real transformation depends on thousands of smaller and medium-sized cities, which often face specific challenges. It is precisely for (more…)

Sustainability is no longer a marginal environmental topic. By the mid-21st century, it is becoming the main framework for economic growth, investment and competitiveness. The question is therefore not, whether should be the economy (more…)

The world today faces interconnected planetary crises – from climate change to the dramatic loss of biodiversity. Although sustainable development globally recognized vision, its (more…)

In September 2022, an initiative was born in the French city of Lille that fundamentally changes the view of the role of art and culture in the modern urban environment. The then mayor of Lille, Martine Aubry, initiated „"A call to action for a low-carbon and more inclusive culture"“, which by November 2025 (more…)

Contemporary cities face one of the greatest challenges in human history: how to transform the urban environment so that it is not only resilient to the effects of climate change, but also actively contributes to its mitigation. (more…)

The need for strong and bold policy measures in the fight against the climate crisis is often mentioned. There is general agreement that we will not move forward without binding rules and restrictions. Whether it is taxes, bans or regulations (more…)

The Slovak automotive industry, which is the backbone of the domestic economy with an annual production 1.1 million vehicles, is undergoing the most radical transformation in its history. The year 2030 is fast approaching (more…)

Buildings worldwide consume approximately 40 percent of total world energy, while this consumption directly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and deepening climate change. Reducing this energy intensity is key to achieving global commitments, (more…)

In recent years, corporate pledges to achieve „net-zero“ (carbon neutrality) have become a common part of sustainability reporting. But with increasing public and investor pressure, it is increasingly important that these commitments are more than just marketing phrases. This is where (more…)

In December 2015, the UN climate conference in Paris adopted Paris Agreement, an international climate change treaty. At the time, there was huge euphoria and an agreement in which almost all the countries of the world committed to reducing emissions to net zero by (more…)

Every day we are faced with news about climate change, growing landfills and our dependence on fossil fuels. These may seem like insurmountable problems, but the truth is that the answers often lie right in front of us – hidden in the waste we produce and in nature. (more…)

If you follow the headlines, climate finance appears to be on the rise. But if you follow the money itself, a much more disturbing story emerges – one of deep imbalances and enormous (more…)

The European Commission presented a new Strategic framework for a competitive and sustainable EU bioeconomy. The aim of this framework is to set the direction for building a clean, competitive and resilient (more…)