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Blackline Safety expands global footprint with new offi ces in Germany and the UAE


Blackline Safety has announced plans to open two new international offi ces - one in Cologne, Germany, and another in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The expansion strengthens Blackline’s operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), bringing the company closer to its rapidly growing customer base in these regions.


Blackline’s Cologne offi ce adds to its established network in the U.K. and France, providing localised presence and coordination for regional sales, service, and customer engagement across Europe and Africa. The Abu Dhabi offi ce will enhance engagement with customers in the energy, utilities, and petrochemical sectors, providing localised training and service. The new facility builds on Blackline’s growing presence in the Middle East, following a multi-year purchase agreement with ADNOC.


“We’re excited to bring Blackline’s global operations even closer to our customers across Europe and the Middle East,” said Cody Slater, CEO and Chair of Blackline Safety. “Opening regional offi ces in Cologne and Abu Dhabi strengthens our local service and support capabilities and positions us to better partner with global enterprise customers.”


Recently, Blackline showcased major updates to its cloud-based safety platform at the NSC 2025 Safety Congress & Expo, including ZoneAware Geofencing, an upgraded Loner Mobile app, improved gas sensor visibility, and new bulk management automation tools. Together, these advancements give safety and operations teams deeper situational awareness, simplify program management, strengthen compliance and effi ciency, and extend protection to more workers across their operations.


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President Lula calls on world leaders to prioritise climate over confl ict at COP30


At the opening of COP30 in Belém, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva issued a strong call for global unity to tackle climate change and confront misinformation. Addressing delegates in the Amazonian city, Lula urged world leaders to “defeat” those who deny scientifi c reality, warning that scepticism continues to obstruct action.


Lula also turned his attention to global military spending, questioning the priorities of world powers. “If the men who wage war were at COP30, it would be much cheaper to spend $1.3 trillion a year to end the climate problem than $2.7 trillion to wage war as they did last year,” he said, contrasting the vast cost of confl ict with the resources needed to combat climate change.


Although leaders from major economies such as the US, China, and India were absent, Lula called for decisive progress toward the Paris Agreement’s targets and greater fi nancial support for developing nations. He also highlighted the signifi cance of Belem as COP30’s host city, deep in the Amazon and home to communities where many still lack basic sanitation, a reminder that climate justice and human development must go hand in hand.


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Welcome to the October–November 2025 edition of Asian Environmental Technology. In this issue, we spotlight a wave of breakthroughs that show how environmental monitoring in Asia is becoming more predictive, participatory and precise.


In India, scientists have developed a real-time ionospheric monitoring system that could one day support early earthquake warnings. By tracking anomalies in Total Electron Content (TEC), the system fi lters out solar activity to isolate geophysical signals that may precede seismic events. While not a prediction tool, it represents a technical leap forward in understanding precursors and adds a new dimension to seismic risk research in earthquake-prone regions.


From the atmosphere to the streets of Dhaka, our coverage continues with Bangladesh’s remarkable progress in air quality monitoring. Once limited by sparse infrastructure, the country is now building a decentralised, multi- scale ecosystem of sensors, from roadside monitors to community kits. AI-enhanced models and local research institutions are helping transform this expanding network into actionable environmental intelligence, setting a precedent for developing nations.


We also examine India’s new Water Pollution Consent Guidelines. These landmark reforms signal a shift toward digital compliance, real-time oversight and more data-driven regulation. With mandatory separation distances, streamlined portals, and future links to live monitoring networks, the guidelines could fundamentally reshape industrial water governance and site planning.


In arsenic-prone regions of India, a new optical fi bre sensor promises ultra- trace detection of this persistent contaminant. By leveraging nanocomposite coatings and localised plasmon resonance, the sensor achieves sub- microgram sensitivity — fast enough and rugged enough for rural deployment. If scaled, this technology could transform arsenic detection from a periodic lab exercise to a daily, decentralised public health tool.


Elsewhere, in Shanghai, muography is moving from theory to tunnel. Researchers have successfully tested portable muon detectors inside the Outer Ring Tunnel, using particle physics to map sediment accumulation non-invasively. It’s a compelling example of how fundamental science can solve practical infrastructure challenges in some of Asia’s densest urban corridors.


This issue underscores a shared theme: environmental monitoring is no longer just about measurement, but anticipation. Whether it’s spotting tectonic stress in the ionosphere, tracking vehicle emissions in real time, or catching groundwater contamination before it hits toxic thresholds, the tools now being developed across Asia are not just reactive, but responsive.


We hope this edition of ers insight and inspiration as you navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of environmental monitoring across the region.


Jed Thomas, Content Editor Jed@envirotechpubs.com


Endress+Hauser is now the sole owner of the software company CodeWrights GmbH, based in Karlsruhe, Germany. The Swiss specialist in measurement and automation technology acquired the remaining 33% of the shares from the sensors and electronics manufacturer Pepperl+Fuchs with effect from 1 July 2025. Since 2002, Endress+Hauser held two-thirds of the shares, while Pepperl+Fuchs owned the remaining third.


SOFTWARE ACQUISITION SIMPLIFIES STRUCTURES TO BENEFIT CUSTOMERS Together, we look forward to driving further growth and success.”


“We look back on decades of successful collaboration built on mutual trust and respect, for which we would like to express our genuine appreciation. We are confi dent that, with Endress+Hauser as the sole owner, CodeWrights is ideally positioned to drive its strategic development and realize its full potential,” added Lutz Liebers, COO for Process Automation at Pepperl+Fuchs.


CodeWrights was founded in 2002 as a joint venture between Endress+Hauser and Pepperl+Fuchs and employs nearly 50 people. As a service provider, the company develops customised software solutions for providers of measurement and automation technology, for example apps and cloud applications, software for industrial automation and embedded software for devices. This has contributed to CodeWrights’ profi table growth and its reputation as a trusted software partner.


“We are excited to assume full ownership of CodeWrights. At the same time, we would like to thank Pepperl+Fuchs for more than 20 years of constructive partnership,” sayid Dr Rolf Birkhofer, Managing Director of Endress+Hauser Digital Solutions, the Group’s product centre for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). “We believe strongly in the expertise of the team and the strength of the business model.


“By transferring the shares, we are creating a clearer ownership structure and strengthening our company’s strategic ability to act. This decision enables faster coordination and provides new impetus for our shared growth,” adds Thomas Debes, Managing Director CodeWrights GmbH. He emphasises that the acquisition will have no impact on the service provider’s day-to-day operations. “CodeWrights will continue to serve all customers with the same commitment and maintain its established service portfolio. Employees at both CodeWrights and Endress+Hauser can expect continuity in their work and collaboration.”


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