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

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The GreenWave Podcast By Synergy International Episode 12:

Trillions of Reasons to Know about Sustainable Bonds

🌱 Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when a government, company, or development bank goes “green”? We’ve got the inside scoop, from the very first labeled bond to today’s trillion-dollar market. This episode spotlights how labeling a bond “green” or “social” can bring an extra layer of transparency and trust—perfect for investors who care where their capital ends up. If you’ve been wanting to make sense of the hype, now’s your chance. Read more...

Three Cheers for COP 16 1/2: Now Let's All Follow the Money

🌊 Notably, several of these proposals include maritime-focused projects, highlighting the expanding role of green hydrogen in shipping’s decarbonisation journey in the crucial hard-to-abate sector. Read more...

Even the Ocean Has Had Enough of Our CO₂ Shenanigans

🌍 This research from Science.org highlights one more example of how Earth’s climate is a finely tuned network of feedback loops. When carbon-sucking microbes lose effectiveness, more CO₂ lingers in the atmosphere, heating things further. This synergy of warming, ocean chemistry shifts, and biological changes shows climate change as a complex tapestry where each thread tugs another. It's another reason climate denial gets trickier by the day. Read more...

Offering a DemEd Global Programme Gift of Learning

🤝🏼 Our SI team completed DemEd courses in 2024 and we can speak first-hand about the tremendous benefits from the knowledge gained from these courses covering sustainable law and policy!! Read more...

The Latest Sustainability Developments

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Date: April 22-24, 2025 Location: Edmonton, Canada As the largest event in Canada showcasing hydrogen as a key enabler to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, the Canadian Hydrogen Convention is the only annual meeting place for energy executives, government officials and Indigenous leaders to convene to build Canada’s low-carbon energy future.

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.

Gulf Transition & Sustainable Finance 2025

Date: April 30, 2025 Location: Abu Dhabi This conference hosted by Environmental Finalnce will provide a vital platform for issuers, investors, and key stakeholders to engage in discussions shaping the future of sustainable finance in the Gulf. Our track record includes hosting one of the earliest Green Bond conferences, where the Green Bond Principles were first discussed, and we are proud to continue this tradition in the Middle East.

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.