Sustainability 360°
Spring Magazine Launch - On 20 March, REVOLVE's Editor-in-Chief Jake Threadgould, along with Special Guest Pablo Schapira Perez (Team Leader, Fundación Espa?ola de Renaturalización - Rewilding Spain) will hold an open discussion on rewilding, regenerative agriculture, and much more to mark the launch of this year's Spring Edition of the REVOLVE Magazine.?
In this edition of the Sustainability 360° newsletter, explore:
Finally, don’t miss the VIEWS photo essay showcasing a landscape restoration project bringing hope to Andalusia.
A New Arctic Order
The region is no longer just a scientific concern, but also a geopolitical flashpoint. At this year’s Arctic Frontiers conference in Troms?, Norway, the theme “Beyond Borders” took on layered meanings – from the shared climate challenges that transcend national lines to the Arctic’s evolving security landscape, where physical and digital frontiers are increasingly tested and violated.
Understanding Hydrogen’s Climate Impacts
Clean hydrogen has generated significant interest as a key player in the clean energy transition. The EU prioritises the development of renewable hydrogen, recognising its crucial role in the energy transition, net-zero goals, and sustainable development. The 2022 REPowerEU Strategy set a target of producing 10 million tonnes and importing another 10 million tonnes of hydrogen by 2030.
No Healthy Planet Without a Healthy Ocean
Life began in the ocean, and today, all living beings continue to rely on it. Our seas are a vital source of natural resources, home to diverse wildlife, and play a crucial role in regulating our climate. They also provide jobs, economic opportunities, and coastal habitats that act as a natural defence against extreme weather. We depend on marine industries for their livelihoods, from fishing to tourism and shipping.?
Of Sand, Bark, Wood, and Swirls
When you first walk into the old stables (Ecuries) of Waterloo, Belgium, now converted into a beautiful exposition hall of brick and wood, the first thing you see across the room are big brush strokes of ochre and grey and blue making waves on a white canvas that is reminiscent of the Lebanese calligrapher Hassan Massdoudy and his wide Arabic script.??
Seaweed’s Role in Sustainable Innovation
Agriculture faces immense pressure to satisfy hunger and nutritional needs worldwide as the global population approaches 10 billion by 2050. Terrestrial agriculture requires large amounts of freshwater and arable land – both increasingly scarce due to overexploitation by today’s agricultural systems, a dilemma worsened by extreme weather events, biodiversity loss, and climate change. Beyond water and land use, today’s food production system accounts for over 10% of greenhouse gas emissions, predominantly carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and methane. Furthermore, agricultural systems worldwide generate between 1.3–2.1 billion tonnes of food waste annually. Therefore, today’s food production system is inherently unsustainable, which is increasingly problematic considering the growing population.
VIEWS
A landscape restoration project offers hope in Andalusia.
Nearly three-quarters of Spanish territory is at risk of desertification. In olive and almond growing areas of the country’s southern Andalusia region, farmers are already feeling the effects of climate change with worsening droughts. These droughts not only stump olive production but dry out the soil, leaving it more susceptible to erosion. Poor harvests as a result of these climate factors can send olive oil prices through the roof, as shoppers found to their dismay in 2022/23.
Sustainability Events
3-7 March | Brussels, Belgium
The European Ocean Days is a week-long event with a series of dynamic and interconnected sessions relevant to maritime topics. Each day features distinct sessions focused on various key ocean-related themes, allowing participants to engage deeply with sustainable blue economy, considering fisheries science outcomes, showcasing Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters actions, blue investments, and dialogues with key stakeholders, including youth.?
4-7 March | Wels, Austria
More than 100 speakers from all over the world offer latest news on policies, markets, products, technologies, financing, business models, research and case studies. Gain hands-on experience through peer-to-peer exchange. A leading tradeshow on energy and buildings (2024: 82,000 visitors) presents new products and real-life solutions. Meet the entire energy transition world and enjoy Austrian hospitality!
5-6 March | Brussels, Belgium
Datacloud Energy & ESG Europe is the premier event dedicated to uniting data centre operators, gridcos and energy innovators. As the demand for sustainable energy solutions continues to escalate, this event provides a key platform for leaders to collaborate on resolving the unique challenges of power consumption, sustainability, and regulatory compliance facing the data centre world today.
19 March | Online
Hosted by?LIFE INDESAL and its consortium, this webinar will explain how circular solutions and advanced technologies are improving seawater desalination, and what we can expect in the future looking at the latest advances in this field.
Discover the latest advancements in energy-efficient desalination, resource recovery from brines, and circular economy practices through expert-led discussion and case studies.
20 March | Online
How often do you yearn to be in nature? A walk along the beach, through the woods or by a gentle river is scientifically proven to do wonders for your mental health. Nature has the ability to restore us.
Throughout human history, we have altered nature’s course to meet our needs. There is, however, a balance to be struck. The overexploitation of the natural world has consequences that are being exacerbated by a changing climate.??The well-being of our natural world is a reflection of our own. Do we have what it takes to return the favour and restore nature, too?
Join REVOLVE for an open discussion on rewilding, regenerative agriculture, and much more to mark the launch of the Spring Edition of the REVOLVE Magazine.
19-23 May | Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
This event is organised by Wetsus in collaboration with Delft University of Technology and Wageningen University and Research. With this conference, we want to showcase and celebrate the experiences, lessons and results of more than 15 years of experimenting and upscaling of resource recovery around the world.
19-21 May | Seville, Spain
The European Commission looks forward to welcoming you to the 16th Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) European Congress, to be hosted in Seville, Spain, from 19 to 21 May 2025.
This event will unite experts from mobility, technology, and policy to advance key European mobility and sustainability initiatives.
10-12 June | Brussels, Belgium & Online
The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) Policy Conference is the biggest conference dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use in Europe. The 19th edition of the Policy Conference will take place in a hybrid format, in Brussels and online on 10-12 June 2025.
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