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Strong El Niño threatens Latin American inflation and rate cuts, UBS warns
Latin American economies face renewed inflationary pressure and possible delays to interest rate cuts if a strong El Niño weather pattern disrupts food production, electricity generation and infrastructure this year, Swiss bank UBS said in a note.
Poland records third-warmest June since 1951 as scientists urge climate action
Polish scientists have urged lawmakers to hold an urgent parliamentary debate on the climate crisis and accelerate both emissions reductions and adaptation measures.
The super El Nino is here
The planet’s seas are on their way to being as warm as bath water as the predicted super El Niño arrives. It is already clear that this year’s oceanic heating event will be the most powerful on record.
Croatia moves to boost geothermal energy investment with new georesources law
Croatia's government has proposed new legislation aimed at simplifying the management of energy resources, including geothermal waters.
Taiwan braces for once-in-a-generation typhoon
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration has issued a land warning for Typhoon Bavi, which is expected to bring up to 900 mm of rain to northern mountain areas by Sunday July 12, and generate waves of more than six metres along the coast.
Europe heatwave boosts Thai tourism, air conditioner exports
Air conditioner exports to Europe climbed 41.3% year-on-year to $130.1mn in May. Shipments during the first five months of the year rose 16.5% to $696.8mn.
Uzbekistan expands anti-desertification drive with 1.27mn-hectare reforestation plan
Uzbekistan faces mounting environmental pressures linked to climate change, water scarcity and land degradation.
Pakistan’s energy pivot: Iranian oil today, renewables tomorrow
Renewables and nuclear power are expected to play a larger role in Pakistan’s electricity mix in the coming years, helping to limit exposure to global fuel price swings and geopolitical disruptions.
China's massive battery capacity buildout – Statista
China’s lead in renewable energy is matched by its dominance in battery storage, Statista reports.
Hungarian government unveils major wind power expansion plan after decade-long pause
The Tisza-government has introduced new regulations aimed at accelerating wind power development by easing long-standing restrictions on new projects financed from the EU's RRF scheme.
Thailand attracts $4.1bn in EV investments
Thailand has secured more than $4.1bn in investment commitments for its electric vehicle industry, reinforcing its position as Southeast Asia's leading automotive manufacturing centre.
ADB says Azerbaijan's transport sector could cut CO2 emissions by 600,000 tonnes by 2030
ADB says emissions reductions in Azerbaijan's transport sector can be achieved through a modal shift toward rail, the adoption of cleaner fuels and energy efficiency measures.
Record ocean temperatures push climate into uncharted waters
The world's oceans reached their highest average June surface temperatures on record this year, underscoring growing concern among scientists that the planet is entering a new phase of climate instability in which extreme weather events become normal
Severe storm floods Skopje streets, causes traffic chaos
Rain briefly brought relief from high temperatures, but it left behind flooded streets and disrupted traffic.
Heat mortality surges in Europe – Statista
Heat-related mortality in Europe has surged over the last couple of decades. This is according to the latest available data published by the Lancet Countdown 2025 Report, Statista reports.
Europe braces for Super El Niño as scientists warn extreme weather could intensify
Europe is enduring its most intense early summer heatwave on record, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in several countries and breaking local June records across southern and western Europe. Next up is a super El Nino that is appearning now.
How Tatyana Kim’s Wildberries is bringing ESG to Eurasia’s platform economy
Digital platforms – from online marketplaces to social media – are no longer just convenient places to shop, stream, or connect. They’re major economic engines shaping supply chains, labour markets, and consumption patterns.
Sub-Saharan Africa's green transition could create up to 84.5mn jobs by 2050, report says
Africa's green transition is expected to be driven by decentralised, service-based industries such as clean cooking, off-grid solar, waste recycling and electric mobility.
India turns to global alliances to accelerate wind power growth
The government of India is of the view that wind energy will also play a vital role in the country's energy transition plan, according to a note published in mid-June.
Europe's June heat wave is most severe ever recorded — and the new normal
The heatwave that seared much of Europe in late June is officially the most severe ever recorded in the region, according to a rapid-attribution study published on June 26.