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Happy Monday! The latest GreenWave Gazette from Synergy International. December 02, 2024 |
The Green Wave Gazette - A round-up of recent sustainabilty news and events around the globe by Synergy International. Welcome back!Welcome back to Synergy International’s GreenWave 💚 🌊 newsletter!
LATEST NEWS 
EU to demand technology transfers from Chinese companies💚🌊 EU's Bold Battery Blueprint for Industrial Resurgence🔋🪫The European Union's recent decision to mandate technology transfers from Chinese battery manufacturers marks a significant turning point in bolstering its industrial policy.This move not only aims to bolster the EU's own technological capabilities but also serves as a strategic response to the cut-throat global race in battery innovation and manufacturing, especially coming in the wake of Northvolt's failed ambitions to become a European renewable battery champion. 👉🏼 By requiring Chinese companies to share their technology as a condition for market access, the EU is taking a page from China's own playbook. For years, China has leveraged such policies to accelerate its technological advancement, and it's high time the EU adopted a more assertive stance to protect and promote its industries. Read more... 
Japan expects a 'circle of friends' to issue sovereign transition bonds soon💚🌊Growing Circle of Friends in the realm of sustainable finance! 🏦🌍 An old saying goes, “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” Japan anticipates that a “circle of friends” will soon begin issuing sovereign transition bonds. This collaborative initiative signals a concerted effort among nations to finance the critical shift towards more sustainable energy sources and lower carbon emissions.It’s intriguing to consider the potential role of the European Union in this circle. The EU has long been at the forefront of environmental policy and innovation, setting ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and investing in renewable energy. By embracing sovereign transition bonds, the EU could turbocharge its industrial policy to further support sustainable energy development across member states. Read more... 
COP29 - Was it really that bad?💚🌊COP29: Was it really that bad?Despite the negative press about COP29 in Baku, was there a silver lining? Did anything sparked optimism? We decided to ask readers of The GreenWave Gazette for their thoughts.Amid critiques, are there underreported successes? After nearly a decade, COP29 launched global carbon trading markets, offering a new way to offset carbon footprints. Countries agreed on rules to avoid double-counting emissions cuts, enhancing transparency. The market could fund climate finance for poorer nations. Azerbaijan pushed for adopting initial elements. Share your insights on progress. Has COP29 fostered new strategies to address climate challenges? Are there innovative solutions that could catalyze global efforts? COP29 Questionnaire 
This weeks LinkedIn newsletterYou are welcome to join our new LinkedIn newsletter. Last week we focused on plastic pollution and a possible solution to it, while highlighting other important recent key developments in sustainability.
Read the latest newsletter post here. UPCOMING EVENTS 23-25 January 2025 21st International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability This event is brought together by a common concern for sustainability from a holistic perspective, where environmental, cultural, economic, and social interests intersect.
25-27 April 2025 ChangeNOW 2025 This three-day summit is returning for its 8th edition, bringing together stakeholders from across the impact sector to plan innovative solutions through workshops, conferences and networking opportunities. Visit the sustainability conferences and events calendar. |
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