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France's Service d'Infrastructure de la Défense Expertise et Production Nationale (SID EPN) will procure renewable electricity through a negotiated procedure. The estimated value is €125,000,000 excluding VAT, with a contract duration of 400 months starting 10/07/2026. The contract involves the direct purchase of electricity from a renewable energy source in Salbris.

China-based Hanyesteel, a steel plate factory, focuses on producing specialized steel plates with superior strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. The company is committed to sustainability by implementing technologies to minimize waste and reduce its carbon footprint.

India's Vice President addressed Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)'s R&D Award Function, emphasizing the need for increased research and development in crucial sectors like defense and green technologies. He highlighted the importance of import substitution, collaboration between industries and academia (IITs, IIMs), and focusing on the Green Hydrogen Mission. A fiscal allocation of 6000 crores for quantum computing was mentioned.

Canada has offered support to California in response to devastating wildfires. The Canadian Armed Forces are providing air transport, the Canadian Coast Guard is exploring available resources, and Natural Resources Canada is working with US agencies to identify deployable resources. Several Canadian provinces are also mobilizing resources, including firefighters, aircraft, and equipment.

The article discusses the geopolitical implications of climate change in the Arctic region, focusing on Donald Trump's attempts to purchase Greenland. The context highlights Greenland's resource richness and strategic importance due to climate change's impact on the region. Increased investment in Arctic defense by Denmark (€1 billion) and the need for transatlantic cooperation to counter Russia and China's activities are mentioned.

The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen established fourteen Project Groups to deliver on political priorities. One of the Project Groups focuses on Clean Industrial Deal and is jointly chaired by three Commissioners. Other Project Groups cover Artificial Intelligence, External Action, Skills, Jobs and Social Rights, and other crucial areas.

The UK and France agreed to deepen cooperation on energy during a bilateral summit. Both leaders discussed their aims to deepen cooperation on growth, defence, security, AI and energy to deliver for people in both the UK and France.

The UK launched the Global Clean Power Alliance, bringing twelve countries together to accelerate clean energy deployment and green job creation. The UK also committed to increasing its defence spending to 2.5% of GDP and pledged continued military aid to Ukraine (\"3 billion a year\"). Further, the UK is developing legislation for a new sanctions regime targeting irregular migration, and is reforming the FCDO to better connect its work to domestic priorities.

India invited around 10,000 special guests to witness the 76th Republic Day Parade. The guests included representatives from various government schemes focusing on renewable energy (PM Surya Ghar Yojna, PM KUSUM), agriculture (Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, Rashtriya Gokul Mission), and rural development (PM-VISHWAKARMA yojana, OM Matasya Sampada Yojana). Disaster relief workers, Pani Samiti, Water Warriors, and environmental conservation volunteers were also invited.

Taiwan's Craft Center launched the \"City Craft Travel\" project, collaborating with enterprises using ESG as the core to create a sustainable future for crafts. The project aims to promote sustainable practices within the craft industry.

The EU's REPowerEU plan aims to accelerate the green transition and reduce dependence on Russian energy, leading to increased public-sector demand for green initiatives at the expense of private-sector demand.

Taiwan's Craft Center launched the "City Craft Journey" project, collaborating with businesses to promote sustainability with ESG as the core, aiming for a sustainable future for crafts.

Taiwan's Craft Center launched the "City Craft Journey" project, collaborating with enterprises to use ESG as the core to create a sustainable future for crafts. The project aims to promote sustainable practices within the craft industry.

US-based Bechtel Group, Inc. announced the election of Lee McIntire to its board of directors. McIntire has overseen complex government contracts, including environmental restoration of US Department of Energy facilities and chemical weapons dismantling for the US Department of Defense. Bechtel serves the Energy, Infrastructure, and Nuclear, Security & Environmental markets.

Japanese Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, in its 2024 Medium Term Business Plan, aims to balance business growth with profitability improvements while contributing to a carbon-neutral world. The company emphasizes listening to customers, fostering diverse perspectives for innovation, and taking ownership of work to navigate rapidly changing times and address challenges like the energy transition.

Taiwan's persimmon farmers are struggling to adapt as climate change impacts their crops. This is mentioned in a news report about Taiwan's developing Silicon Valley and other news.

Taiwan's Cabinet approved a new plan for developing a \"Silicon Valley\" in southern Taiwan. Qualipoly Chemical Corp. invested NT$2 billion to expand its Tainan plant, creating hundreds of jobs and leading the UV curing materials market. The plan aims to address resource issues while promoting technological advancement.

US-based Sativa Building Systems has secured a \\$1.9 million contract from the U.S. Army to develop bio-based insulation. This two-year project will create lighter, more versatile insulation products using hemp, aligning with the Department of Defense’s sustainability goals. The project aims to deliver functional prototypes and complete a demonstration project by September 2026.

Taiwan has released a new reference guideline for the recognition of sustainable economic activities. For the first time, the guideline includes agriculture and forestry.

Taiwan has implemented a new reference guideline for identifying sustainable economic activities, which now includes the agricultural and forestry sectors.