Month: June 2025

The Former Assistant Secretary For The U.S. Department Of The Interior Will Set Policy For The Foundation’s Everglades Restoration Work

PALMETTO BAY, Fla., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Everglades Foundation announced today that Shannon Estenoz will join the organization as its first-ever Chief Policy Officer, effective June 30^th.

From 2021 to 2025, Ms. Estenoz served as Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, and she previously held a number of senior roles in environmental restoration, public policy, and management. As Chief Policy Officer, she will be responsible for developing and advancing Everglades policy by collaborating with the Foundation’s scientific experts and staff, as well as decision-makers, conservation organizations, academics, and other stakeholders. Ms. Estenoz will utilize her vast environmental policy experience to make a lasting impact on Everglades restoration for generations to come.

“We are privileged to have Shannon Estenoz return to serve as our first ever Chief Policy Officer,” said Eric Eikenberg, Chief Executive Officer of The Everglades Foundation. “Not only does Shannon bring far-reaching experience working with bipartisan decision-makers at the local, state, and federal level, but she also brings a wealth of knowledge – and passion – for Everglades restoration.”

In her work as Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks during the Biden administration, she led the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, and the Office of Everglades Restoration Initiatives. She chaired the Federal Interagency Panel for World Heritage, and the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. President Biden also appointed Ms. Estenoz to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, and in 2024, he nominated her to serve as Deputy Secretary of the Interior.

“For more than 30 years, The Everglades Foundation has been a leading voice in the effort to restore America’s Everglades,” said Ms. Estenoz. “As Chief Policy Officer, I am eager to collaborate with scientists, decision-makers, and environmental advocates to advance the Foundation’s restoration efforts and to secure the long-term protection of the Everglades.”

Prior to serving as Assistant Secretary, Ms. Estenoz worked at the U.S. Department of the Interior as Director of Everglades Restoration Initiatives and the Executive Director of the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. Her 27-year career also includes leadership roles with The Everglades Foundation, the National Parks Conservation Association, the World Wildlife Fund, the Environmental and Land Use Law Center, and three terms as the National Co-Chair of the Everglades Coalition.

She was appointed by four gubernatorial administrations between 1997 and 2010 to Florida environmental positions including as Board member for the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD).

“Shannon is a vital part of Everglades restoration. Her history of service to America’s Everglades is unparalleled, and The Everglades Foundation is honored to have her join us as we continue to work towards the restoration and protection of America’s Everglades through a robust and bipartisan approach,” said Carlos de la Cruz, Jr., Chairman of The Everglades Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Press Contact: Begoñe Cazalis, Director of Communications

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ABOUT THE EVERGLADES FOUNDATION

The Everglades Foundation is committed to the restoration and protection of America’s Everglades through science, advocacy, and education. Founded in 1993 by two outdoor enthusiasts—Paul Tudor Jones II and the late George Barley—the Foundation works to bring people together and provide a powerful bipartisan voice for Everglades restoration. Its team includes renowned scientists, experienced educators, policy experts, and communications professionals. By coupling this expertise with a passion for restoration, The Everglades Foundation leads the effort to restore and protect the flow of clean freshwater to the Everglades through the world’s largest ecosystem restoration project. Learn more at EvergladesFoundation.org.

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Climate-Smart Farming Practices, Soil Health Enhancement, and Carbon Sequestration Drive 14.2% CAGR Growth Across Agricultural Sectors Worldwide

REDDING, Calif., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The regenerative agriculture market is valued at USD 10.63 billion in 2024. This market is estimated to reach USD 30.3 billion in 2032 from USD 11.98 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 14.2%, according to the latest research report “Regenerative Agriculture Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis by Practice (Agroforestry, Biochar & Terra Preta) Product Type (Cover Crops, Cash Crops, Perennial Crops), Application (Biodiversity), End-user (Farmers) – Global Forecast to 2032“, published by Meticulous Research^®.

This growth reflects the agricultural industry’s fundamental transformation toward sustainable, climate-resilient farming systems that restore soil health, enhance biodiversity, and sequester carbon while maintaining productive yields and economic viability.

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Climate Crisis Drives Agricultural Transformation

The regenerative agriculture market stands at the forefront of addressing global climate challenges, driven by farmers’ urgent need to adopt sustainable practices that restore ecosystem health while ensuring food security for a growing global population.

Soil Health Revolution Creates Resilient Food Systems

Agricultural producers worldwide are implementing regenerative practices that rebuild soil organic matter, enhance water retention capacity, and restore natural nutrient cycling. Cover cropping, rotational grazing, and reduced tillage systems create healthier soil microbiomes that support increased crop yields while sequestering atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Carbon Sequestration Unlocks New Revenue Streams

The emergence of carbon credit markets provides farmers with additional income opportunities for implementing regenerative practices that remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Agricultural carbon sequestration programs, including those established by major corporations and government initiatives, incentivize widespread adoption of soil-building practices across diverse farming operations.

Government Policies Accelerate Sustainable Agriculture Adoption

National climate action plans, including the European Union’s Green Deal and the United States’ climate-smart agriculture initiatives, provide substantial policy support and financial incentives for farmers adopting regenerative technologies. These programs recognize sustainable agriculture as critical for achieving carbon neutrality goals and enhancing rural economic development.

Practice Integration Drives Market Leadership Across Segments

Cover Cropping Emerges as Fastest-Growing Practice

Cover cropping represents the fastest-growing regenerative practice category, leveraging advances in seed technology, species selection, and precision planting equipment to maximize soil health benefits. The versatility of cover crops across applications including nitrogen fixation, soil erosion prevention, and weed suppression makes them essential components in modern farming systems.

Precision agriculture technologies and soil monitoring systems complement cover crop deployments by providing real-time data on soil health metrics and optimizing seeding rates and species selection throughout growing seasons.

Crop Production Applications Lead Market Revenue

Crop production applications account for the largest market share, driven by regenerative practices’ ability to enhance soil fertility, reduce input costs, and improve crop resilience to climate variability. No-till farming systems, integrated pest management, and diverse crop rotations revolutionize field management while maintaining productive yields.

The increasing consumer demand for sustainably produced food creates sustained market opportunities for regeneratively grown crops. Industry leaders including General Mills, Danone, and Nestlé continue investing heavily in regenerative agriculture supply chains, sustainable sourcing programs, and farmer training initiatives.

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Food and Beverage Industry Pioneers Regenerative Sourcing

Consumer Goods Sector Demonstrates Market Leadership

The food and beverage industry maintains its position as the largest end-user segment, building on decades of sustainability commitments to implement comprehensive regenerative sourcing strategies. Modern food production systems integrate regenerative agriculture principles throughout supply chains, from ingredient sourcing to packaging and distribution networks.

Plant-based food production introduces new opportunities for regenerative agriculture through diverse crop rotations, soil-building legumes, and innovative protein sources that enhance agricultural sustainability while meeting evolving consumer preferences.

Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Industries Show Rapid Growth Trajectory

The pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors exhibit high growth potential as demand for naturally derived compounds and botanical ingredients requires sustainable cultivation practices. Regenerative agriculture enables consistent quality of medicinal plants while preserving biodiversity and traditional knowledge systems essential for pharmaceutical research and development.

Regional Dynamics Shape Global Market Evolution

North America Establishes Regenerative Agriculture Leadership

North America dominates the global regenerative agriculture market, leveraging extensive agricultural infrastructure in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The region’s commitment to climate-smart agriculture, combined with substantial government investments in conservation programs, positions North America for continued market leadership throughout the forecast period.

Rapid adoption across Midwest grain production and Great Plains ranching operations creates significant growth opportunities as these agricultural systems demonstrate regenerative practices’ economic and environmental benefits. The focus on carbon sequestration and soil health drives accelerated implementation across diverse farming enterprises.

Europe and Asia-Pacific Advance Innovation

Developed markets in Europe lead innovation in regenerative agriculture technologies while addressing food security challenges through sustainable intensification strategies. These regions demonstrate sophisticated implementations of precision agriculture systems and pioneering applications of biological soil amendments.

Asia-Pacific markets show tremendous growth potential as smallholder farmers adopt regenerative practices supported by government programs and international development initiatives. Countries including India, China, and Australia implement large-scale regenerative agriculture programs that enhance food security while addressing climate change mitigation goals.

Technology Innovation Unlocks Future Opportunities

Precision Agriculture Integration Optimizes Regenerative Practices

The convergence of regenerative agriculture with precision farming technologies enables data-driven decision-making for optimal practice implementation. GPS-guided equipment, soil sensors, and satellite monitoring systems provide farmers with detailed information for maximizing regenerative practices’ effectiveness while maintaining operational efficiency.

Biological Solutions Transform Soil Health Management

Advanced microbial inoculants, biofertilizers, and biological pest control products enhance soil health restoration while reducing synthetic input dependencies. These biological solutions work synergistically with regenerative practices to accelerate soil organic matter development and improve nutrient cycling efficiency.

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Key Players in Regenerative Agriculture Market

The regenerative agriculture market features intense collaboration among agricultural input companies, technology providers, and sustainability-focused organizations. Leading players include Cargill Inc. (USA), Bayer AG (Germany), Syngenta Group (Switzerland), Corteva Inc. (USA), Nutrien Ltd. (Canada), Yara International ASA (Norway), FMC Corporation (USA), BASF SE (Germany), Archer Daniels Midland Company (USA), General Mills Inc. (USA), Danone S.A. (France), and Nestlé S.A. (Switzerland).

Related Reports:

Precision Agriculture Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis

Biodiversity and Natural Capital Credit Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis

Agricultural Biologicals Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis

Certified Organic Agricultural Inputs Market Trends 2025–2032

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Landmark agreement builds on Scania’s existing strong relationship with South Australia, and contributes significantly to the state’s sustainability and electrification targets.

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Scania will be supplying 60 battery-electric city buses to the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT), part of the South Australian state government.

The new vehicles – which will be produced later this year with the first tranche of deliveries in November 2025 – are Scania K-series two-axle low entry buses for urban use in the city of Adelaide, with the body supplied by Volgren. Each of the buses has a seating capacity of 43 passengers and a maximum range greater than 400 kilometres.

All of the vehicles will feature Scania’s full suite of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, which are designed to address interactions with other road users. The systems increase road safety by supporting the driver to keep the vehicle in the right position, while also controlling the speed and distance from other vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians.

The agreement includes options for additional buses per year through to June 2029, in a deal that further reinforces Scania’s strong position in sustainable transport solutions in Australia.

“This order is not only strategically significant for Scania; it also demonstrates the strength of our ongoing partnership with DIT,” says Steven Godbold, Contract Manager Government Bus – SA/TAS, Scania Australia.

Anna Ställberg, Head of Urban Solutions at Scania Group, adds, “This landmark deal means Scania will support South Australia’s transition to a cleaner, more sustainable public transport network, while also increasing our penetration of the Australian electric vehicle market.”

It marks the beginning of the state’s commitment to electrify its fleet of over 1,000 buses, with 825 Scania vehicles already in service.

For further information, please contact:
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JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, (IDX: BBRI) has officially issued its first Sustainable Social Bond Phase I Year 2025, valued at IDR 5 trillion. The issuance received strong interest with an oversubscription of IDR 6.57 trillion—1.31 times the initial target.

This bond is part of BRI’s Sustainable Public Offering Program I, which aims to raise a total of IDR 20 trillion. With this issuance, BRI becomes the first bank in Indonesia to issue a Social Bond.

The agreement signing was attended by BRI President Director Hery Gunardi, Director of Treasury & International Banking Farida Thamrin, Director of Operations Hakim Putratama, joint lead underwriters, and supporting institutions.

BRI President Director Hery Gunardi explained that the bank’s decision to issue a Social Bond stems from the limited availability of socially focused securities instruments in Indonesia. “This also serves as concrete proof of BRI’s commitment to maintaining ESG-oriented financing,” said Hery.

He further stated that the Social Bond issuance is aligned with the bank’s strategy to strengthen its funding structure through the diversification of wholesale-based funding sources. “This move also serves as part of the company’s strategy to broaden access to more competitive and sustainable capital markets,” he added.

The bond has received a Triple A (idAAA) rating from the Indonesian credit rating agency PEFINDO and is offered in three series:

Series A: 2-year tenor with a fixed interest rate of 6.45% per annum

Series B: 3-year tenor with a fixed interest rate of 6.55% per annum

Series C: 5-year tenor with a fixed interest rate of 6.60% per annum

Issued through a bookbuilding process, the bond involves prominent underwriters including PT BRI Danareksa Sekuritas, PT Trimegah Sekuritas Indonesia Tbk, PT Mandiri Sekuritas, PT DBS Vickers Sekuritas Indonesia, PT Indo Premier Sekuritas, and PT Bahana Sekuritas. The Social Framework was developed with ESG Coordinator Bank DBS Indonesia.

The bond will be listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) and registered with KSEI. Coupon payments will be made quarterly, with a full principal repayment (bullet payment) at maturity.

Hery concluded that this issuance reinforces BRI’s commitment to expanding financial inclusion and empowering communities through sustainable financing.

For more information about BANK BRI, visit www.bri.co.id

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SAN DIEGO, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Blue Whale Energy, a Southeast Asia based virtual power plant energy developer, and UNIGRID, Inc., an advanced sodium-ion battery innovator, announced a partnership to deploy behind-the-meter commercial and industrial (C&I) battery energy storage system (BESS) solutions tailored for dense urban environments.

As solar installation rates soar globally, driven by falling costs, and progressive regulatory support, the electric grid is increasingly strained by the intermittent nature of solar energy and its mismatch with peak electricity demand. To bridge this gap, pairing solar with battery storage is essential.

However, in dense urban environments, where the need for such solutions is highest, deploying BESS has long been constrained by space limitations. Urban areas lack open spaces for large containerized battery systems, and require setback distances that typically exceed commercially available footprint and industrial building boundaries.

Blue Whale Energy is addressing this with a novel strategy: installing compact, modular battery packs directly beneath solar panels. This close-proximity co-location is unfeasible with traditional lithium-ion batteries, which pose serious fire risks and require complex and costly engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) infrastructure, including thermal management, specialized enclosures, and comprehensive fire safety mitigation.

UNIGRID’s technology is inherently safer and operates over a wide temperature range without the need for active thermal management, offering the right solution to overcome this problem.

“This technology is a game changer for us,” said Gabriel Lim, Founder and CEO of Blue Whale Energy. “With UNIGRID’s sodium-ion platform, we can deploy energy storage directly where energy is needed – on commercial and industrial rooftops throughout urban cities where space constraints previously made installations unfeasible. This allows us to turn every roof into a dispatchable grid asset.” 

“We’re proud to support Blue Whale in building Southeast Asia’s virtual power plant network, powered by distributed renewable energy and safe storage,” said Darren H. S. Tan, CEO of UNIGRID Battery. “Such an approach allows us to open up new and untapped market opportunities in the BESS world.”

Blue Whale Energy plans to deploy an initial 8 MWh of sodium-ion solar-plus-storage systems by the end of 2025. From 2026 onward, the partnership will expand across Southeast Asia, accelerating the region’s energy transition with flexible, fire-safe, and space-efficient solutions.

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