Davos: EU and USA talk security and technology

Davos: EU and USA talk security and technology

Day four at Davos examined some of the security challenges that have been highlighted by the pandemic, with both the USA and EU speaking on the subject. Challenges from disinformation to technology supply chain crunches have been brought into focus by the pandemic,...
EBRD green financing hit €5.4bn in 2021

EBRD green financing hit €5.4bn in 2021

Full year investment reaches €10.4bn, with green financing making up over 50% for the first time. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced that 2021 saw its green financing reach €5.4bn of investment, 51% of its total €10.4bn invested...
“Lives are entrusted into engineers’ care” – George Okoroma

“Lives are entrusted into engineers’ care” – George Okoroma

Interview: Nations need to trust their engineers, and engineers must do all they can to reduce carbon and deliver sustainable development for future generations, warns ACEN president. Africa is at the sharp edge of climate consequences and few countries are seeing the...
Davos: No more waiting for slowest on climate change

Davos: No more waiting for slowest on climate change

Germany’s new government and America’s climate envoy signal big changes in global approach. The new Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, warned global audiences at Davos of a paradigm shift in climate approach, declaring that “We will no longer wait for the slowest and...
Davos: Leaders call for renewal of global trust

Davos: Leaders call for renewal of global trust

Japanese prime minister seeks a new form of capitalism as EU commission stresses the need to amplify measures against climate change. Day two at Davos saw social cohesion take centre stage with calls for greater collaboration between government and business alongside...