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The 50@50 Network Moves Urban Heat Planning Into Operational Practice
Launched on 2 June 2026, the 50@50 city heat-action initiative brought together more than 50 cities around practical preparedness measures including green space, water fountains
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C4T GROUNDWORK Targets the Capacity Gap Behind Regional Green Investment
C4T GROUNDWORK, published on 3 July 2026, offers tailored technical assistance to public authorities implementing Cohesion Policy sustainability investments. Eligible areas
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Chile Is Building a Translation Layer Between Climate Science and Strategy
Long-term Climate Strategy: Between 7 and 10 July 2026, Chile's Scientific Advisory Committee on Climate Change presented four reports covering health, circular economy, the
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Uzbekistan’s Water Investment Challenge Is Larger Than Its Capital Target
Private Investment: Uzbekistan's 2024–2030 public-private partnership program targets at least US$30 billion across infrastructure sectors, including water supply and
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The N’Djamena Declaration Turns Water Commitments Into an Institutional Test
Adopted after the African Water Forum meeting on 15–16 July 2026, the N'Djamena Declaration calls for Water Compacts connecting investment priorities, reforms, financing needs
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Explore how Advanced Water Recycling improves water security, recovers valuable resources, and supports resilient urban infrastructure through the Upper South Creek project.
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Discover how pumped hydropower energy storage enables long duration energy storage, strengthens grid reliability, and supports renewable energy integration.
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