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They do not appear on maps, but there are five islands of floating plastic in our oceans that threaten to wipe out much of marine life and contribute to climate change. Some of these patches of rubbish stretch for thousands of kilometres and accumulate a vast amount of waste, a phenomenon that highlights humanity's heavy reliance on plastic.
New York held its Climate Week from 20 to 27 September 2026. Held in parallel with the United Nations General Assembly, this annual event brings together representatives from governments, businesses, investors, international organisations and civil society to promote solutions to climate change and accelerate the transition to a decarbonised economy. In 2026, there was a particular focus on the need to accelerate electrification as a solution to mitigate climate change.
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The Conference of the Parties on Biodiversity, or Biodiversity COP, is the most important forum for discussion and negotiation under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). From 19 to 30 October 2026, its 17th edition will be held in Yerevan, Armenia, to seek solutions to critical challenges affecting our ecosystems.
The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, better known as COP30, was held from 10 to 21 November 2025 in Belém, in the state of Pará, Brazil.
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The success of decarbonisation and the establishment of a sustainable consumption model based on renewable energy sources necessitates storage solutions capable of managing their variable output and adapting generation to demand. Among these, BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) and thermal storage systems stand out as two technologies with different characteristics and applications.
