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Canada has opened a capital funding intake for union training centers, with expressions of interest due November 12. The program links facility expansion to demonstrated training demand, alongside separate support for equipment and apprenticeship innovation.
Read analysisNew Zealand has published a new assurance policy for high-risk public investments, effective November 1. Six lifecycle reviews will inform investor decisions, with separate specialist units coordinating infrastructure and other investment reviews.
Read analysisCommunity participation supports circular water practices through clear responsibilities and accessible learning. Singapore’s NEWater program illustrates how a public water agency connects advanced recycling with education about treatment and appropriate uses.
Read analysisIndia has approved more than 193,000 additional homes under PMAY Urban 2.0, taking the program’s sanctioned total to 2.08 million. The approval meeting also emphasized beneficiary identification, construction progress and occupancy of homes already built.
Read analysisChina’s environment ministry has proposed ten projects for a third batch of central financial support for river and lake protection.
Read analysisPortugal has published a decree extending exceptional storm-recovery waste measures through December 31.
Read analysisJapan has selected one project to develop the technical and commercial basis for floating offshore carbon injection.
Read analysisOfgem has set a £642.1 million allowance for the Bramford to Twinstead transmission upgrade.
Read analysisNew Zealand has approved the Hunua Quarry redevelopment through Fast-track. It enables a deeper existing pit and peak aggregate-production capacity of up to 5.4 million tonnes a year, with conditions addressing traffic and the surrounding environment.
Read analysisSingapore’s Secure-Recycle trial links convenient device returns with tracking and a destruction certificate.
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