Significant research has been conducted that reinforces the link between CO2 emissions and climate change. As the amount of carbon in the atmosphere rises, so does the global temperature. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has warned that if temperatures go beyond 1.5°C, the frequency and intensity of climate-related…

Developing smart cities and human settlements is vital to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It establishes a clear outline for better city spaces in accordance with the needs of today. Goal 11, in particular, emphasises the development of inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities. As we look for ways to…

“We are at the verge of the abyss.” These are the words of UN Secretary-General António Guterres during the 2021 virtual climate summit championed by US President Joe Biden. The warning rings loud and clear as we see the devastation caused by climate change in 2022 alone. With record-breaking temperatures…

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 7 sets the agenda quite clearly: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. As it turns out, energy consumption and production contribute to two-thirds of global emissions. We have used fossil fuels for over a century to generate energy to…

As the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 2030 deadline approaches, there has been a significant effort from corporations and individuals worldwide to ensure that these goals are met. As people become more aware of the importance of sustainability, companies are finally adapting to sustainability standards. Yet, many organisations still struggle…

With its Clean Energy Package, the European Commission has introduced a comprehensive reorganisation in the field of renewable energies and…

The concept of a circular economy has steadily gained traction over the past few years. With its emphasis on sustainable growth, the circular economy model optimises resources, reduces the consumption of raw materials and focuses on recovering waste through recycling. This model aims to make the most of resources available…

THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY’S DOUBLE-BINDING CONSTRAINT WITH VEHICLE DATA Written by Minh Cao The automotive industry is undergoing rapid transformation. A shift in market requirements is taking place, customer expectations and demands are growing, and environmental concerns are increasing. In an attempt to evolve and adapt, the industry is moving towards more interconnected ride-sharing, car-sharing and autonomous driving. As…

2020 BECAME THE YEAR OF DEFI. WHAT REGULATORY CHALLENGES DID THAT BRING? The year 2020 was no ordinary year. It was the year when the Covid-19 pandemic stormed the world, causing an enormous loss of human life, grounding planes and forcing us to contend with a new normal. The year of masks, lockdowns and travel bans. The year without parties, holiday gatherings…