UN chief calls for safety of peacekeepers after IDF breaches UN position in Lebanon

mennessä CrNet Oy | loka 14, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The UN Secretary-General on Sunday reiterated that the safety and security of UN personnel and property must be guaranteed, following the deliberate breach of a UN peacekeeping position by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) armored vehicles in southern Lebanon. The incident...

Commission approves €520 million Luxembourgish State aid schemes to foster the transition to a net-zero economy

mennessä CrNet Oy | loka 14, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The European Commission has approved two Luxembourgish schemes with a total budget of €520 million to help manufacturing companies to decarbonise their production processes and to support investments in strategic sectors to foster the transition to a net-zero economy....

We are near tipping points that will make the climate crisis worse

mennessä CrNet Oy | loka 14, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

As Hurricane Milton hits the United States, leading climate scientists warn we are close to crossing crucial tipping points. William J. Ripple is a distinguished professor at Oregon State University and Director of the Alliance of World Scientists. Johan Rockström is...

EU adopts new cybersecurity law for connected devices

mennessä CrNet Oy | loka 11, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The EU adopted a new law on cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements Thursday to ensure products such as connected home cameras, fridges and TVs are safe before they are placed on the market. The new regulation aims to fill the gaps, clarify the...

Trailblazing women win top UNHCR award for life-changing work

mennessä CrNet Oy | loka 10, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Five trailblazing women – a nun, an activist, a social entrepreneur, a volunteer aid worker, and an advocate for ending statelessness – have been named the winners of this year’s UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award. This year’s global laureate for the UN refugee agency award,...

EU set to invest EUR 865m in 5G, gigabit connectivity

mennessä CrNet Oy | loka 10, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The EU announced Wednesday it would invest around EUR 865 million to support projects in deployment of advanced gigabit and 5G infrastructures under its Connecting Europe Facility. The Commission adopted the second Work Programme for the digital part of the Connecting...