RELX Environmental Challenge 2025: four shortlisted projects to bring safe water and sanitation to communities around the world

The RELX Environmental Challenge 2025 shortlist features four innovative projects that provide sustainable access to safe water and improved sanitation.  The RELX Environmental Challenge prioritises replicable, scalable, sustainable and innovative solutions. They must also have practical applicability and involve local communities and other key stakeholders.

Cirium has released the Flight Emissions Review, the official airline report giving stakeholders across the aviation sector an accurate, transparent, data-backed view of emissions performance.  The emissions calculation is built on the most accurate calculations available and its methodology is certified to ISAE 3000 with Reasonable Assurance.

The review includes

International Moon Day 2026

Honoring a Legacy, Inspiring the Future

To mark its 20th anniversary, the Elsevier Foundation has released an impact report highlighting its key partnerships and achievements. Since 2005, The Elsevier Foundation has awarded over $18 million in grant funding. These grants have supported more than 100 partners across 70+ countries, reinforcing a commitment to fostering inclusive research and healthcare and promoting better health outcomes and a more sustainable research ecosystem.

International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms 2026

The International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms is observed each year on 12 July. Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly through resolution A/RES/77/294, this day raises attention to the widespread impact of sand and dust storms on health, agriculture, economies, and ecosystems. It urges governments, institutions, and communities to work together to prevent harm, manage risks, and support affected regions.