In a significant move toward climate adaptation, the city of Kielce is set to launch Poland’s first direct air capture (DAC) facility, a pilot project designed to remove carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. Developed in partnership between the Kielce municipal government and the technology firm Oraquel S.A., the project highlights a new phase in Poland's approach to climate technology.

The European Investment Bank (EIB), with the full support of the European Commission, has announced a landmark financial initiative aimed at catalyzing energy efficiency and decarbonization projects within Europe’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

In a landmark development set to transform the landscape of carbon accounting, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) have announced a new strategic partnership. This collaboration is designed to unify existing standards for greenhouse gas (GHG) measurement and reporting, addressing a long-standing challenge of fragmentation that has complicated climate action. 

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has released its draft checklist to guide companies as they prepare for compliance with the state’s new climate risk disclosure law, SB 261.

In a significant move for the European energy landscape, France and Germany have adopted a joint energy roadmap that formally recognizes nuclear power as a key component of Europe’s ongoing energy transition. 

The European Union has committed €4 million ($4.3 million) to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). This significant funding aims to help 12 partner countries build the capacity to produce and distribute these climate-friendly fuels.