Year: 2026

A Global Strategy is Needed to Reduce Ozone Levels

Stuart Mitchell

In North America and Europe, emissions of ozone precursors such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) declined by half between 2000 and 2018. However, the ozone content of the air – and thus the risk to human health – has not decreased proportionally. Until now, theories about the causes have been largely based on statistical conjecture. Scientists from the Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) at GFZ and collaborators have now provided more clarity. Their study, published in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, shows that the weaker-than-expected decline of…

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Zambia and Norway Sign Purchase Agreement on Emission Reductions

Stuart Mitchell

Norway and Zambia have signed a Mitigation Outcome Purchase Agreement (MOPA) under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement facilitated by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)’s Carbon Transaction Facility (CTF), launching the Carbon Feed-In Premium (CFIP) Program to accelerate new renewable energy generation in Zambia. The Program will provide performance-based payments for verified emissions reductions linked to renewable electricity delivered to Zambia’s national grid. The CFIP Program is designed to help unlock clean energy investment by reducing risk for developers and supporting Zambia’s national energy and climate priorities. By paying…

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Clipper Brings Joy To January With Impactful Campaign Targeting Millennials

Stuart Mitchell

Clipper’s Infusions range will hit screens for the first time following double-digit growth Clipper Teas is kicking off the year with an extension of its ‘There’s Tea Then There’s GOOD Tea’ marketing campaign, designed to drive awareness of its natural, fair and delicious teas, and disrupt the habitual tea category by attracting younger consumers. The organic and Fairtrade tea brand owned by Ecotone UK, is set to advertise its naturally flavoursome infusions range on video-on-demand for the first time whilst helping to reconnect consumers to nature in an integrated marketing…

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The One Club Announces Creative Week 2026 for May 11-15 in New York

Stuart Mitchell

The One Club for Creativity recently announced May 11-15 as the dates for Creative Week 2026 in New York. Now in its 17th year, Creative Week is a premier annual gathering for the advertising and design industries to come together and celebrate the creative excellence showcased in three of the club’s leading global awards shows — The One Show, Art Directors Club ADC Annual Awards, and Young Ones Student Awards — and discuss the latest AI creative trends and issues.   This year’s Creative Week includes a dedicated event to…

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ILO and the Government of the Netherlands launch a project to protect Ukrainians working in energy

Stuart Mitchell

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Government of the Netherlands signed an agreement to protect and prepare Ukraine’s energy workforce for sustainable recovery. This effort is highly relevant at a time when energy workers continue to operate under extreme and dangerous conditions amid ongoing attacks on critical infrastructure. The project Protecting and Preparing Ukraine’s Energy Workforce for Sustainable Recovery, developed jointly with the Ministry of Energy, the workers’ and employers’ organizations, supports the frontline energy workers restoring and maintaining electricity, heating and other essential services under heightened security risks…

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