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The Kingdom of Tonga, a small island nation with an ocean territory spanning over 700,000 square kilometers, has taken a bold step with the Ocean Management Act 2025 (Act 41 of 2025), gazetted on December 22, 2025 . This law establishes an integrated governance framework, including the Ocean Management Commission, Ocean7 Advisory Committee, and a Secretariat, to oversee marine...
The RESTORE4Cs project, launched under the EU's Horizon Europe program, represents a concerted effort to restore coastal wetlands across Europe, addressing intertwined crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and habitat degradation . With 16 partners collaborating on six pilot sites, it aims to enhance carbon sequestration, ecosystem services, and resilience . As EU Member States prepare National Restoration Plans...
The rapid ascent of AI technologies has prompted urgent regulatory responses worldwide, with the European Union leading through its comprehensive AI Act, while the United States grapples with a...
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Amazon's environmental narrative has evolved dramatically in recent years, driven by its Climate Pledge and a suite of initiatives aimed at reducing its colossal ecological footprint. Founded on commitments...
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Switzerland, renowned for its neutrality and financial prowess, is once again the stage for a heated debate on corporate responsibility. The "Pour des multinationales responsables" initiative, relaunched in January...
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In a world drowning in discarded plastics, the promise of recycling shines as a beacon of hope. Yet, evidence mounts that this promise may be more illusion than solution....
Introduction: The Plastic Predicament
The world's oceans, majestic and teeming with life, face an invisible but pervasive threat—plastic pollution. While plastic recycling programs have been touted as a key solution,...
Introduction: Navigating the Lithium Landscape
Lithium, often hailed as the white gold of the 21st century, is at the forefront of the global shift towards sustainable energy. With its crucial...
Plastic in vegetables: alarming situation in Switzerland
According to a study published in 2023 by EPFL, 96% of Swiss vegetable samples tested contained traces of microplastic, confirming observations already made...