The Green Wave Gazette - A round-up of recent sustainabilty news and events around the globe by Synergy International.

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🇪🇺 In Europe, 2024 has been marked by record growth and bold innovations in the solar industry, signifying that the sector is on track to provide a dependable foundation for our energy needs. Consistent, incremental improvements are the hallmark of a mature industry, and the recent achievements underscore the quiet revolution underway. Read more...

Hop on the Omnibus Gus and Get Your 🇪🇺 CSRD Free

🚀 🇪🇺 Policymakers face the daunting task of balancing investor demands for robust disclosure with corporate calls for manageable frameworks. Recent press speculation highlight how the EU's Omnibus meeting, scheduled to start tomorrow, has inflamed these tensions. However, neither side benefits from a policy inflexibility that undermines long-term trust. This is precisely why the EU must adopt a more pragmatic trajectory—one that aligns best practices with business realities. Read more...

Brussels to exempt most EU companies from carbon border tax

🌱Sustainability demands precise action. The FT story sited below reveals the EU's push for a reformed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), aiming to penalise imports from more carbon-intensive industries. A balanced approach fosters innovation, encourages investment in cleaner technology, and avoids strangling economic growth with excessive bureaucracy. Read more...

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Date: March 4–5, 2025 Location: Berlin, Germany The H2 Forum is an event for pioneers in the hydrogen industry, focusing on real projects and sharing success stories, including use cases, success factors, and hurdles to realization.

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Sustainability LIVE London

Date: March 5-6, 2025 Location: London, United Kingdom This conference aims to connect sustainability executives to discuss strategies, insights, and technological developments in the field. It features keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.

GLF Forests 2025

Date: April 24–25, 2025 Location: Bonn, Germany, and online Organized by the Global Landscapes Forum, this event will focus on forest conservation, sustainable management, and the role of forests in combating climate change. It offers both in-person and virtual participation options.

ChangeNOW 2025

Date: April 25-27, 2025 Location: Paris, France 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.

Hydrogen Economy Forum

Date: May 13, 2025 Location: Kuching, Malaysia The Hydrogen Economy Forum aims to discuss the development and implementation of hydrogen as a key component of the future energy economy, featuring experts from various sectors.

World Hydrogen Summit 2025

Date: May 2025 (Exact dates to be confirmed) Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands The World Hydrogen Summit gathers global industry experts to exchange insights, build alliances, and sign agreements to advance hydrogen project developments into the 2030s.

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International Hydrogen Technologies Congress

Date: May 25, 2025 Location: Izmir, Turkey This congress focuses on advancements in hydrogen technologies, providing a platform for researchers and industry professionals to discuss innovations and applications in the hydrogen sector.

African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

Date: September 29 to October 3, 2025 Location: Cape Town International Convention Centre 2 (CTICC2) in Cape Town, South Africa Organized by the African Energy Chamber, AEW serves as a premier platform uniting African energy stakeholders, global investors, and industry leaders for discussions on the continent's energy future. The event features high-level discussions, networking opportunities, exhibitions, private meetings, deal-signing forums, and project site visits, all aimed at driving industry growth and development.

20th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES)

Date: September 2025 (Exact dates to be confirmed) Location: Dubrovnik, Croatia This conference will gather scientists and professionals to discuss sustainable development in energy, water, and environmental systems. It serves as a platform for sharing research and advancements in these fields.

COP30 – 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference

Date: November 10–21, 2025 Location: Belém, Pará, Brazil The 30th UN Climate Change Conference will convene global leaders to discuss and negotiate actions to address climate change. This marks the first time the conference will be held in the Amazon region, highlighting the importance of rainforest conservation.