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Sweden signs $250m guarantee to save Amazon region

Through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Sweden is now issuing a record guarantee of USD 250 million to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Seven countries in the Amazon region will be able to borrow up to USD 460 million for sustainable investments.

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EHPA: Assessing National Energy and Climate Plans  

EHPA published an analysis of heat pump measures in the draft plans of seven European countries, noting how only a few of these plans fulfil the requirements set out by the European Union. Now that countries have only a few months left before submitting their final updates in June 2024, where do European capitals stand on their national energy and climate planning?

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UK: Farming and construction vehicles set for hydrogen-powered revolution

Greener construction and farming vehicles set to improve sustainability by reducing emissions from the tailpipe.
Tractors, diggers and forklifts powered by hydrogen will help building sites and agricultural businesses go greener under government plans set out today (27 March 2024).
A switch to cleaner technology will allow construction and farming, 2 key parts of the economy, decarbonise faster.

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Main results of the Environment Council, 25 March 2024

EU environment ministers held policy debates on two Commission proposals: the targeted revision of the waste framework directive and the regulation on preventing pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution. Ministers also exchanged views on the Commission communication on the 2040 climate target.

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