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Springer Nature and SDSN white paper finds interdisciplinary knowledge exchange key to addressing crises

Sustainable Development Network

Springer Nature and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) have today published a white paper featuring some of the most compelling ideas explored in a series of interdisciplinary roundtables which aim to spur new perspectives on, research in, and interdisciplinary approaches to global crises.

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New report highlights potential of mine energy in achieving UK net zero target

Envirotec Magazine

A new white paper published by the Mine Energy Taskforce and Local Energy Hub network has called for greater support for mine energy as a key low carbon heat source in the UK that can contribute to government’s ambition to reach net zero by 2050. Dawdon mine water treatment scheme (image credit: Copyright Coal Authority.

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2021 Baker Hughes Progress in our Corporate Responsibility

3BL Media

Baker Hughes contributed to the CCSA’s white paper on developing the UK supply chains to deliver a successful CCUS rollout program published in July 2021. We contributed to Hydrogen Europe’s papers on the EU state aid rules and the Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) Regulation.

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Open Position: Program Associate

Sustainable Development Network

The first report of the SPA, launched at the COP26 in Glasgow, is the most in-depth and holistic report of its kind on the Amazon. The state of urgency and the complexity and scope of the challenges the Amazon is facing calls for continued specialized research and scientific knowledge. Propose fora where engagement is useful.

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Open Position: Science Officer (Consultancy), Science Panel for the Amazon | Remote

Sustainable Development Network

The first report of the SPA, launched at the COP26 in Glasgow, is the most in-depth and holistic report of its kind on the Amazon. The state of urgency and the complexity and scope of the challenges the Amazon is facing calls for continued specialized research and scientific knowledge. Propose fora where engagement is useful.

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Net Zero Scrutiny Intensifies at COP27 

Chris Hall

The High-Level Expert Group on the Net Zero Emissions Commitments was announced by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres at COP26 to scrutinise net zero promises by private sector actors. A make-or-break moment” . The 17-member group is chaired by Catherine McKenna, a former Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change. .

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ESG Explainer: China’s Climate Challenge

Chris Hall

In October 2021, China issued its first white paper on biodiversity, timed to coincide with the first leg of COP15 and the Kunming Declaration. The paper sets out the Chinese government’s plan to restore, improve and stabilise degraded ecosystems such as grasslands.