Scotland Natural Environment Bill, India Hydrogen Truck trials, AI for wildlife protection
SEB group investments focus on water and Argentina; Scotland introduces Natural Environment Bill; IKEA's Net-zero transition plan; Wave energy pilot in India
First Formal Agreement to Use Norway as an International Test Arena for Zero- and Low-Emission Aviation Signed
(March 04)
Norway's Avinor and the Civil Aviation Authority entered a collaboration to establish the country as an international test arena for zero- and low-emission aviation. On March 4, 2025, they signed the first formal agreement with American aircraft manufacturer BETA Technologies and Bristow Norway AS. The initiative aims to conduct demonstration cargo flights using BETA's ALIA CX300 eCTOL aircraft. With one billion kroner allocated in the National Transport Plan, the goal is to accelerate the transition to green aviation technologies.
Monitoring the Ocean with Telecommunications Cables
(March 04)
Germany-based GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences and GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research launched the SAFAtor project to utilize existing telecommunications cables on the seabed to gather climate and geological data. The €30 million project aims to equip these cables with sensors for monitoring ocean currents, earthquakes, and tsunamis, while enhancing early warning systems. The project is expected to fill significant knowledge gaps in the ocean, which covers 70% of the Earth's surface, and will be implemented over five years.
GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel
BaltCOP Project Scales Wetland and River Restoration in the Baltic Sea
(March 04)
The European Union's BaltCOP project has been initiated to restore wetlands and rivers in Estonia, Latvia, and Sweden. It focuses on reducing nutrient runoff to the Baltic Sea, which has suffered from eutrophication. This initiative, funded by the EU's Interreg Central Baltic Programme, involves various organizations partnering to implement pilot projects that restore ecosystems, improving water quality in the region. The project will create a toolkit and roadmap for long-term strategies.
EU’s Clean Industrial Deal measures for transport
(March 04)
The European Commission has released the Clean Industrial Deal (CID), a strategy designed to enhance the EU's industrial competitiveness while decarbonizing its industry. The plan mobilizes €150 billion for clean technology, with €100 billion allotted as direct funding through the Industrial Decarbonisation Bank. Key initiatives include funding for battery production, regulatory measures to support EV manufacturing, and guidelines for sustainability in public procurement, aimed at facilitating the transition towards a greener economy in the automotive sector.
International Council on Clean Transportation
Cercarbono introduces integrated methodology for carbon removals
(March 04)
Cercarbono, a Colombia-based environmental project certification standard, unveiled its new integrated methodology for carbon removals focusing on forestry and agriculture. Launched in March 2025, the CM-LU-002 methodology combines reforestation, forest restoration, and woody agricultural crops, with an emphasis on native species and advanced mapping for improved carbon accuracy. The approach aims to increase participation in the voluntary carbon market, empowering Indigenous Peoples and small landowners with clear credit ownership and tailored solutions.
MHI-MS Completes Domestic Development of Vehicle Transport Robot
(March 04)
Japan-based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery Systems (MHI-MS) has finalized domestic development of an autonomous vehicle transport robot designed for handling subcompact mini vehicles. The robot is set to improve working conditions for workers in the logistics sector by facilitating the automated transport of finished vehicles, enhancing safety, and reducing CO2 emissions. The model features a smaller head than prior designs, allowing it to handle vehicles more easily. This initiative emphasizes the potential of tech innovations in contributing to a more sustainable and efficient logistics environment.
Tata Motors Drives India’s Green Future with Country’s First Hydrogen Truck Trials – Tata Motors
(March 04)
India has launched its first-ever trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks, led by Tata Motors. The trial, funded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, involves 16 hydrogen-powered vehicles with varying configurations and payload capacities. These trucks will be tested on key freight routes across India, including Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi-NCR. The initiative aims to assess the commercial viability of hydrogen-powered vehicles for long-distance haulage and to establish the necessary infrastructure for their operation. This marks a significant step towards India's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
Scientists create recipe for fast-spectrum molten salt reactor
(March 03)
US-based Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has developed a recipe for the world's first critical fast-spectrum molten salt reactor, the Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE). After five years of research, the team successfully converted uranium metal into uranium chloride for use as fuel, achieving a 90% efficiency in the process.
AI Technologies Protect Endangered Wildlife Worldwide
(March 03)
Seattle-based nonprofit Ai2 developed EarthRanger, a software platform that assists wildlife protection efforts globally. This platform supports over 76 countries and integrates data from various sources to enhance conservation efforts. Rouxcel Technology, a South African startup, utilized AI to monitor rhino behaviors, reducing poaching threats in over 40 reserves. Meanwhile, OroraTech employs satellite imagery to detect wildfires and prevent poaching across more than 30 million hectares in Africa and Australia. Wildlife Protection Solutions deployed 3,000 remote cameras to monitor endangered species in real-time, while Conservation X Labs’ technology supports animal population studies for marine and terrestrial species.
Eco Wave Power and BPCL to explore India's wave energy potential
(February 13)
India-based Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Israel-based Eco Wave Power Global AB signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore wave energy potential in India. The collaboration aims to tap into India's 40,000 MW wave energy potential, starting with a 100 kW pilot project at BPCL's Mumbai Oil Terminals. BPCL will handle regulatory approvals, while Eco Wave Power will provide its wave energy technology. This partnership aligns with BPCL's goal to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040.
IKEA's Net Zero Transition Plan for FY25
(2025)
Sweden-based Ingka Group has announced its Net Zero Transition Plan for FY25, committing to reduce its climate footprint by 50% by 2030 and by at least 90% by 2050. The plan includes a roadmap for decarbonisation across its value chain, with a focus on renewable energy, sustainable materials, and circular economy principles. Ingka Group has already achieved a 30.1% reduction in emissions across scope 1, 2, and 3 since FY16. The company plans to invest EUR 7.5 billion in renewable energy by 2030 and aims for 100% renewable electricity in its operations by 2025.
Restoring Scotland’s natural environment
(February 20)
Scotland has introduced the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill to Parliament, aiming to restore nature and protect biodiversity. The Bill mandates Scottish Ministers to set legally-binding nature restoration targets and modernizes the management of national parks and deer. It is part of the Scottish Government’s Strategic Framework for Biodiversity and complements the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy. The Bill addresses the twin crises of climate change and nature loss, proposing measures to protect biodiversity and reduce carbon emissions. If passed, it will reform deer management and adapt environmental legislation to future needs.
SEB Group Investment Outlook February 2025 - Focus on Water & Argentina
(February 2025)
The latest Investment Outlook from Swedish banking group SEB spotlights water & Argentina:
Water - new investment cycle is here:
Technical/Policy Challenges: Flooding, water scarcity, pollution, outdated infrastructure.
Insights: Bluetech companies (water technology providers) are positioned to benefit from investments. Demand is expected to grow significantly.
Recommendations: invest in Bluetech companies
Argentina - an economy in transition:
Technical/Policy Challenges: Decades of economic mismanagement, high inflation, high debt, large scale unemployment.
Insights: President Javier Milei is implementing deregulation and budget cuts, leading to lower inflation and a budget surplus. The private sector is now in decline.
Recommendations: Invest in government if Argentina's government makes more changes.
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