Category Archives: Fridays: Thought Leadership

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) may not grab headlines like electric vehicles or solar farms, but they quietly represent one of the greatest untapped opportunities for cities to cut costs, slash emissions, and champion climate resilience. Accounting for up to 40% of a municipality’s total electricity usage, WWTPs are energy giants operating behind the scenes. And…

In a world where talk about carbon reduction often drowns in policy debates and delayed action, Denmark is once again showing the world how to lead—with courage, clarity, and commitment. This week’s major announcement—the awarding of the CO₂ exploration license for the Thorning structure in Jutland to Norne Thorning Storage ApS—may sound like a niche…

In today’s era of climate urgency, sustainability is no longer a buzzword—it is a business imperative. The packaging industry, long criticized for its reliance on plastics and non-biodegradable materials, finds itself at the center of this transformation. Nowhere is this shift more visible than in Singapore, a city-state celebrated for its technological prowess but burdened…

In a world where over 2.8 billion people cannot afford a healthy diet, and 153 million children go to bed hungry every night, The Rockefeller Foundation has taken a significant step toward addressing this crisis. At the 2025 Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit, hosted by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Foundation…