New Zealand stands at a conservation crossroads as the government proposes sweeping reforms to protected land management that could fundamentally reshape how nearly one-third of the country’s territory is managed. The proposed changes to conservation legislation aim to remove barriers to economic development while raising critical questions about biodiversity protection, public participation, and scientific oversight in land management decisions.
North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley Pioneers Europe’s First Transnational Clean Energy Ecosystem
The North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley, uniting Croatia, Italy, and Slovenia, is emerging as Europe’s pioneering transnational hydrogen ecosystem. With 37 partners and 17 industrial testbeds, the initiative aims to produce 5,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually by 2030 while transforming hard-to-abate sectors.
Europe’s First Transnational Hydrogen Valley Takes Shape
Europe’s inaugural transnational Hydrogen Valley is accelerating regional decarbonisation efforts through large-scale collaboration between Croatia, Italy’s Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, and Slovenia, according to project reports. The North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley (NAHV) brings together 37 partners and operates 17 industrial testbed projects targeting sectors where decarbonisation alternatives remain limited, including energy, mobility, manufacturing, and steel production.
