A new Portugal sustainable waste management plant uses automated sorting for recycling and energy generation, while improving services to cohesion regions and contributing to the circular economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Romania tackles coastal erosion and protects its tourist industry, as well as protecting biodiversity in the sea and coastal wetlands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An investment approach that aims turning a benefit to society into profit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bulgarian nanosatellite SME EnduroSat’s unique technology helps cut the cost of accessing space-based sensors and equipment for scientists and businesses. Though hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, the company continues to grow with venture debt from the EIB under the Pan-European Guarantee Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rice is a major source of carbon emissions, because of the way it’s grown. A private equity-backed Indian company has developed sustainable varieties that require less water, cutting carbon emissions, and boosting yields and incomes for farmers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A scaled up off-grid model transforms access to solar power in rural Africa  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poste italiane launches an electric fleet for its mail carriers to cut emissions and meet growing demand for mail and parcels across Italy  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After COVID-19, urban planning will need to adapt to the needs of citizens during a pandemic, as well as making cities greener and climate resilient. Barcelona shows the way Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A French firm is breeding plants that resist climate change and need less pesticide and fertilizer  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Internet of Things (IoT) technology holds the key to transforming and optimising the way we live, drive, work, manufacture products, or receive healthcare. It can reduce communication and storage costs, as well as energy consumption and carbon footprints.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.