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Kiwi Stories

Biodiversity stories

What it means to shift to a circular economy

Shifting to circular models could help New Zealand and Australia close emissions gaps, cut waste and create jobs in infrastructure and construction.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024

Massey University

New law to bypass resource consents sets off alarm bells

Experts warn the proposed fast-track regime could cut community input and leave major projects with weaker environmental scrutiny.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

Risk & Compliance

Unpacking the buzzword ‘sustainability’

In civil construction, the concept hinges on system boundaries, with finite resources, waste and carbon shaping whether projects can endure.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2023

Climate change

New Zealand cities losing their leaves

Urban trees and gardens are shrinking as intensification raises heat, flooding and liveability risks for New Zealand’s cities.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 19th Mar 2023

Power / Energy

The infrastructure sector – 2022 in review & looking ahead

Policy change, fuel resilience and green power projects are set to dominate infrastructure again as reform timelines tighten in 2023.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2023

Sustainability

Is environmental investment making a difference?

A parliamentary report says spending over GBP £2 billion a year on the environment is poorly linked to outcomes and lacks transparency.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2022

Sustainability

Redwoods could outperform pine as carbon forests

Redwood could help New Zealand meet its 2050 net-zero target by storing more carbon than radiata pine on suitable sites.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 29th May 2022

Supply Chain

Chemical management systems lacking

A report warns New Zealand is missing harmful chemicals in the environment because monitoring is patchy and data on use is scarce.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2022

Climate change

Ten golden rules for reforestation

Poorly planned tree planting could raise emissions and damage biodiversity unless projects protect existing forests and suit local conditions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Feb 2021

Global Stories

Biodiversity stories

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

OPIS launches biodiversity market report to support businesses

As nature credit markets emerge, the OPIS Biodiversity Market Report aims to guide businesses in achieving nature-positive goals amidst urgent calls to combat biodiversity loss.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024

Health Technologies

A digital revolution in animal conservation

United Nations World Wildlife Day highlights the crucial role of digital innovation in enhancing animal conservation efforts, as demonstrated by IAR's partner YIARI's forest protection project in Indonesia.

By Gavin Bruce • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

Data Analytics

NTT Group & ClimateForce collaborate on world's first Smart Rainforest

NTT Group and ClimateForce collaborate to create the world's first Smart Rainforest, using AI and data analytics to restore Australia's damaged Daintree Rainforest.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024

Data Analytics

NTT Group & ClimateForce develop world's first smart rainforest

In a novel move towards environmental sustainability, NTT Group collaborates with ClimateForce to regenerate Australia's Daintree Rainforest, creating the world's first 'Smart Rainforest'.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Power / Energy

CyrusOne begins construction of fifth Frankfurt data centre in Hanau

CyrusOne builds fifth data centre in Frankfurt, marking expansion in Europe's data capital and rejuvenating Hanau's industrial site.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023

Artificial Intelligence

Google AU and QUT identify threatened Aussie bird songs

Google Australia and QUT advance biodiversity monitoring, implementing AI-detecting the sounds and songs of wildlife.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Biodiversity stories

Mobile Device Management

Informatica teams with HowGood to boost food ESG performance

Informatica partners with HowGood to empower food suppliers with AI-driven sustainability insights, addressing rising consumer ethical demands and regulatory pressures.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024

Clean technologies

Yondr Group gains approval for new data centre in Slough

Yondr Group wins approval for a third data centre on its London campus in Slough. It aims for a 100+MW capacity and eco-friendly features.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

Power / Energy

Skygard's Oslo data centre sets benchmark for green innovation

Skygard's state-of-the-art data centre in central Oslo is set to revolutionise the sector, combining high security with environmental sustainability and urban regeneration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024