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December 2025
As we approach the end of 2025, reflections are in order. For me, there were three issues that defined the year. It seemed like everywhere I went this year, people wanted to talk about data centres!
December 2025
Carbon Offsets Project
The SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) Board held its first, unofficial meeting on 14 November. The topics for discussion included:
December 2025
I can’t believe that we are now in December and like many others I feel like 2025 has been a busy year that has completely flown, full of enjoyable challenges and achievements…
December 2025
Hi everyone. It’s hard to believe that this is the last IWN Update for 2025 – where did the year go?
At this time every year, I take the opportunity to sit amongst nature and reflect on the year that was and look forward to the year that will be.
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