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  • Date:
    06 February 2012
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    Clean Revolution leader: BT Group

    We have selected an initial set of eight success stories which illustrate the emerging global leadership of the Clean Revolution. One of these leaders is BT Group, one of the world's largest telecommunications companies which is leading the smart energy technologies revolution further and faster than its competitors, and reaping the rewards.

  • Date:
    02 February 2012
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    New Hong Kong budget shows continuation of clear climate fiscal measures

    John Tsang, Financial Secretary of Hong Kong, today announced the 2012-2013 Budget, outlining Hong Kong's public expenditure and the Government’s upcoming fiscal measures, which include allocating substantial budget to combat climate change.

  • Date:
    25 January 2012
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    Obama demands clean standards, tax credits, in State of Union

    President Obama called on Congress to ramp up the country’s use of clean energy to help spur growth in the US economy, in his State of the Union Address last night.

  • Date:
    16 January 2012
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    China orders greenhouse gas caps ahead of local carbon market pilots

    The Government of China has instructed seven Chinese provinces and cities to set limits on their greenhouse gas emissions, in preparation for the launch of local carbon market pilots.

  • Date:
    05 January 2012
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    Scotland leads the global clean energy race with plans to beat its own record year

    Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has called for Scotland to accelerate clean energy investment in 2012, aiming to exceed last year’s record breaking achievements and claim Scotland’s climate leadership title.

  • Date:
    04 January 2012
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    Clean Revolution leader: The City of New York

    We have selected an initial set of eight success stories which illustrate the emerging global leadership of the Clean Revolution, and are presented on TheCleanRevolution.org. One of these Clean Revolution leaders is New York City, where the buildings that make up its iconic skyline are currently being made greener to further cut the city's carbon emissions.

  • Date:
    23 December 2011
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    Post-COP17 Briefing: Damian Ryan and our global policy staff on the key outcomes

    Download the full Post-COP17 Briefing, which marks the end of Damian Ryan's coverage of COP17 in Durban, and features country perspectives from our global policy staff in Australia, China, Europe, India and the US.

  • Date:
    16 December 2011
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    Roadmap 2050 unveiled by EU sends signal to invest in clean energy future now

    The EU has revealed the long awaited Energy Roadmap 2050, which sets out to achieve Europe’s goal of cutting emissions by 80% by 2050 without disrupting energy supplies or the economy, ensuring Europe remains at the forefront of competitive innovation.

  • Date:
    14 December 2011
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    EU's emissions reduction mechanisms spotlighted at Brussels Briefing

    European delegates from political and business interest groups convened at the Dods’ Brussels Briefing yesterday to discuss issues driving Brussels’ policy agenda, where the spotlight fell firmly on Europe's climate targets.

  • Date:
    12 December 2011
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    COP17 concludes with new negotiating process but signal to business and investors unclear

    This year’s UN climate conference – the longest to date - concluded in Durban at 6am Sunday morning after a second all night session of negotiating by ministers and senior officials - here's a first reaction to the Durban outcome.

  • Date:
    09 December 2011
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    Indian Government's EV plans can expect ample return on investment

    A new report by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) says that the Union Government’s plans for 7 million electric vehicles (EVs) on India's roads by 2020 can expect to see a return on investment of between Rs.39,000 crore and Rs.43,000 crore (roughly US $75 million and US $83 million) in the next nine years.

  • Date:
    09 December 2011
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    City officials and business experts share their views in Smart City Dynamics

    Experts from European cities and organizations share their views how to transfer to cleaner, more livable cities, in a series of interviews published in a new publication Smart City Dynamics.

  • Date:
    09 December 2011
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    COP17 Daily: Thursday December 8

    The penultimate day of COP17 witnesses the usual frantic activity associated with the last 48 hours of every annual climate conference, as Damian Ryan, Senior Policy Manager, The Climate Group provides his daily round-up of the news from the second week of COP17 in Durban.

  • Date:
    08 December 2011
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    COP17: UNFCCC side event on financing climate action at the subnational level

    The Climate Group nrg4SD hosted a UNFCCC side event with leading sub-national governments and businesses to showcase how domestic climate initiatives are being financed at sub-national level, and what is needed from international financing mechanisms at this level in the future.

  • Date:
    08 December 2011
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    COP17 Daily: Wednesday December 7

    COP17 moved into its final stage today as ministers joined their officials for the final and traditionally most intensive three days of the annual two week conference.

  • Date:
    07 December 2011
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    Opening up data and digital assets is critical to accelerating low carbon cities

    Cities are wasting the potential of smart technologies by failing to realize the value of their hidden infrastructure and digital assets, according to a report published today by The Climate Group, Accenture (NYSE: ACN), Arup and Horizon Digital Economy Research at The University of Nottingham.

  • Date:
    07 December 2011
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    Our 1,000 Village initiative announced as one of the UN's Lighthouse Projects

    Our 1,000 Village Initiative in Guiyang, China was selected as one of the ten worldwide Lighthouse Projects as part of the UN's Momentum for Change, by the UNFCCC Secretariat at an event in Durban, during COP 17.

  • Date:
    06 December 2011
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    COP17 Daily: Tuesday December 6

    All week Damian Ryan, Senior Policy Manager, The Climate Group ismproviding a daily round-up of the news from the second week of COP17 in Durban, as well as analysis and live tweeting.

  • Date:
    06 December 2011
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    COP17: Philips and The Climate Group's China LED project chosen as model public-private partnership

    Philips Lighting and The Climate Group were praised for their joint solar-driven LED street lighting project in China’s Guiyang community at the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban (COP17) today.

  • Date:
    06 December 2011
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    COP17: Alstom VP guest blog 'Half way through and still far to go'

    Helle Juhler-Verdoner, VP Global Affairs, Environmental Policies & Global Affairs, Alstom, guest posts for us with an update on COP17's progress so far - and what's left to go.

  • Date:
    06 December 2011
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    COP17: States and Regions accelerating prosperous low carbon development

    On Sunday December 4, The Climate Group hosted a Panel with its State and Regions Alliance government members at the World Climate Ltd Summit, moderated by our CEO Mark Kenber, where it was clear that the sub-national governments are already accelerating low carbon development across the world.

  • Date:
    06 December 2011
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    COP17 Daily: Monday December 5

    Damian Ryan, Senior Policy Manager, The Climate Group is providing a daily round-up of the second week of COP17 in Durban. Week two of COP17 opened with a formal and crowded plenary session, before negotiators once again disappeared behind closed doors to finalise text for ministers later in the week.

  • Date:
    04 December 2011
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    COP17: Week one summary

    As part of our involvement in COP17, Damian Ryan our Senior Policy Manager, will be providing daily news and analysis, and live tweeting from Durban. This is his summary of the key issues and emerging developments of COP17's first week.

  • Date:
    01 December 2011
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    COP17: German State minister demands more federal action to achieve a climate deal

    North Rhine Westphalia Minister Remmel has called for stronger efforts from the federal government towards achieving a new global climate treaty at COP17, as well as transformational climate leadership from the sub-national level.

  • Date:
    30 November 2011
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    LED revolution advances in China with Government backing

    Despite some quality issues, China now leads the world in the deployment of LED street lights, and the country’s next Five-Year Plan is expected to drive further advancements, writes Phil Jessup for LEDs Magazine.

  • Date:
    29 November 2011
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    South Africa selects Cisco to connect COP17 to rest of the world

    Member of The Climate Group, Cisco, is technology partner to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP17), where it is providing a number of video conferencing services to delegates in a bid to curb COP17's carbon footprint.

  • Date:
    28 November 2011
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    COP17: China to highlight domestic efforts while seeking Kyoto deal in Durban

    Changhua Wu, The Climate Group’s Greater China Director, takes a look at China’s negotiating position ahead of this week’s Climate Conference in Durban, South Africa.

  • Date:
    28 November 2011
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    Aditi Dass on India's LED market tipping-point

    Aditi Dass, Director of Technologies India, The Climate Group, writes for the Economic Times on India's LED market which is on the tipping-point of acceleration.

  • Date:
    25 November 2011
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    COP17: Australia to leverage carbon price momentum

    Caroline Bayliss, Director, The Climate Group Australia, takes a look at the Australia negotiating position heading into COP17 in Durban next week, as part of a series of articles from our international policy staff looking at the position of key countries in the UN climate talks.

  • Date:
    25 November 2011
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    Subnational governments reinforce central role in Clean Revolution

    The Climate Group’s States and Regions Alliance, a large group of influential sub-national governments advocating global climate action, confirmed its official structure at its annual meeting, in a bid to forge ahead with Clean Revolution campaign plans.

  • Date:
    24 November 2011
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    COP17: EU leadership diminished but still key to progress at Durban

    Luc Bas, The Climate Group’s Director of European Programmes, examines the European Union’s negotiating position as it prepares for next week’s UN climate conference in Durban.

  • Date:
    23 November 2011
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    COP17: Over 300 business leaders call for urgent government action

    More than 325 signatures have been collected in The Climate Group supported 2°C Challenge Communiqué, which calls for national governments to break the current deadlock in international climate negotiations and drive the global Clean Revolution forward.

  • Date:
    23 November 2011
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    COP17: India to champion equity and access to sustainable development in Durban

    Ashirbad Raha and Aditi Dass, Consultants at The Climate Group’s New Delhi office, discusses the main issues behind India’s position heading into COP17.

  • Date:
    22 November 2011
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    COP17: US will build on Cancun, but hampered by domestic constraints

    Evan Juska, The Climate Group’s Head of US Policy, takes a look at the US negotiating position heading into COP17 in Durban next week. This is the first in a series of articles from our international policy staff looking at the position of key countries in the UN climate talks.

  • Date:
    22 November 2011
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    Australia's Clean Energy Plan: Update Paper

    The Climate Group Australia has published a Clean Energy Plan briefing paper which provides an update to The Climate Group’s July 2011 Clean Energy Future Briefing Paper, covering how the scheme has changed since July 2011 as well as Australia’s key goals in the upcoming international negotiations at Durban COP17 and the Rio Earth Summit.

  • Date:
    21 November 2011
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    Exploring low carbon growth for China's leading cities

    The Climate Group Greater China held a five-day Forum in Kashgar, China as part of the Low Carbon City Tour, to share the innovative low carbon initiatives and opportunities for growth at city level to government decision-makers, leading policy advisors and nationwide media.

  • Date:
    18 November 2011
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    Countries are racing to lead the Clean Revolution, UNEP report shows

    The new Green Economy report from UN Environment Programme (UNEP) demonstrates that as COP17 and Rio+20 draw closer, world leaders are taking the transformational steps needed to achieve a prosperous, low carbon global economy.

  • Date:
    17 November 2011
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    Fresh global regulations will accelerate electric vehicle adoption

    The European Union, the United States and Japan approved an international agreement to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) today in Geneva. The Global Technical Regulation will reduce costs and boost efficiency in the EV industry.

  • Date:
    16 November 2011
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    Progress report on China's 12th Five Year Plan in low carbon cities

    This week a short case study report, China Low Carbon City Tour was published under The Climate Group Greater China’s China Redesign program, which reviews the status of implementation of the 12th Five Year Plan in China’s cities so far.

  • Date:
    10 November 2011
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    IEA says transformative leadership needed for sustainable energy future

    In its latest World Energy Outlook, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warns that the world will head towards an unsustainable energy future without urgent government action.

  • Date:
    08 November 2011
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    Global momentum on carbon price as Australia legislates for tax

    Global momentum for a price on carbon gathered pace overnight with the passage of the Clean Energy Futures package through the Australian Senate - clearing the final legislative hurdle for a carbon price in Australia.

  • Date:
    06 November 2011
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    Financing China’s Clean Revolution report preview

    The Climate Group Greater China has published a briefing note based on Financing China’s Low Carbon Growth, our fourth annual China’s Clean Revolution report. Financing China’s Low Carbon Growth is the country's first comprehensive review of China's strategy to finance its low carbon economy.

  • Date:
    02 November 2011
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    ET Global Rankings: Europe leads on carbon disclosure, boasts lowest carbon intensity

    The latest global Environmental Tracking Carbon Rankings have been published, shining the spotlight on the standards of public greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting across the world and revealing Europe as a global leader in carbon disclosure.

  • Date:
    01 November 2011
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    Arup helps shape WEF energy efficiency report

    World-leading experts from Arup have helped shape a new report from the World Economic Forum, which highlights how energy efficient buildings can generate green jobs, create cleaner cities and potentially deliver a multi-billion dollar market.

  • Date:
    31 October 2011
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    Clean Revolution leader: South Australia

    We have selected an initial set of eight success stories which illustrate the emerging global leadership of the Clean Revolution, and are presented on TheCleanRevolution.org. One of these Clean Revolution leaders is South Australia, a state that has led Australian climate and energy efforts for nearly a decade.

  • Date:
    28 October 2011
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    India clean energy investment smashes $7.2 billion, despite Europe turmoil

    Renewable energy project investment in India has topped $7.2 billion in the first three quarters, regardless of Europe’s debt crisis, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF).

  • Date:
    24 October 2011
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    European Conference of Regions on Climate Change event, Lyon

    The European Conference of Regions on Climate Change, co-organized by The Climate Group member the Rhone-Alpes Region, nrg4SD and The Climate Group, took place in Lyon, France, on October 20-21, 2011, where it brought over 300 high-level global representatives together to promote a strong role for sub-national governments in the Clean Revolution.

  • Date:
    21 October 2011
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    European Regions sign Lyon Declaration, call for climate action

    European Regions today signed the Lyon Declaration of Regions for Climate Action, which calls upon the international community to act on climate change, and commits sub‐national governments to take ambitious actions within their own area of influence.

  • Date:
    19 October 2011
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    Investors worth $20 trillion step up call for urgent climate action

    Despite the global economic crisis, the world’s largest investors today urged governments and international policy makers to take new and meaningful steps in the fight against climate change in a joint statement from the group of 285 investors, who represent more than $20 trillion in assets.

  • Date:
    12 October 2011
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    Landmark Australia Clean Energy Future bill passed

    Today the Clean Energy legislative package was passed through Australia's House of Representatives, which will help Australia embrace the economic and social opportunities of the Clean Revolution, by putting a price on carbon pollution, boosting investment in clean energy technologies and helping cut carbon emissions.

  • Date:
    12 October 2011
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    Hong Kong Policy Address looks to drive low carbon industries

    Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang today announced the 2011-2012 Policy Address, which outlines the policy focus for Hong Kong in the coming year including a number of climate-related policies, as it reiterates the proposal to reduce carbon intensity by 50-60% from 2005 levels by 2020.

  • Date:
    06 October 2011
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    India forming climate change finance unit

    The Indian Government will establish a climate change finance unit under the guidance of Dr Kaushik Basu, Chief Economic Advisor for India’s Finance Ministry, to better integrate climate change adaptation into development frameworks and financial systems.

  • Date:
    05 October 2011
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    Fresh GHG Protocol standards unveiled

    The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) has launched two new global standards to help top businesses and governments across the world measure, manage and report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which will accelerate the Clean Revolution.

  • Date:
    04 October 2011
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    Chancellor could topple UK Clean Revolution leadership

    George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer of the United Kingdom, has said that the UK will weaken its ambitious climate targets if Europe does not follow suit, putting the UK in danger of missing its chance to lead the Clean Revolution.

  • Date:
    23 September 2011
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    Climate Week NYC 2011 in review

    From 19-26 September 2011, New York City hosted Climate Week NYC 2011, the annual summit boasting high-level meetings between the world’s leading businesses and governments and an exciting array of public-facing events, all focused on driving a Clean Revolution.

  • Date:
    21 September 2011
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    EV leaders New York State and Quebec share expertise

    Practitioners from city, state and provincial governments in both New York State and Québec as well as representatives from power utilities, discussed the push underway to support the development and more widespread use of electric vehicles, during a Climate Week NYC event held last night in New York.

  • Date:
    20 September 2011
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    Bloomberg, Blair, UN, World Bank call for business and government leaders to join Clean Revolution

    During the Climate Week NYC Opening Ceremony today, some of the world’s most influential people came together to call for business and government leaders to join the Clean Revolution, our three-year campaign which aims to build a smarter, better, more prosperous future for all.

  • Date:
    20 September 2011
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    Business heads say innovate, collaborate on climate adaptation

    As part of the Climate Week NYC Opening Ceremony events, The Climate Group and Swiss Re, member of The Climate Group and Founding Sponsor of Climate Week NYC, co-hosted the panel discussion 'Rethinking Resiliency: Innovative Solutions for Climate Adaptation' on Monday September 19, following the Clean Revolution campaign announcement.

  • Date:
    19 September 2011
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    Clean Revolution launched at Climate Week NYC

    Today The Climate Group launched the three-year Clean Revolution campaign during the Opening Ceremony of Climate Week NYC, the annual global forum which aims to mobilize an international public-private response to climate change.

  • Date:
    16 September 2011
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    Record number of events confirmed for Climate Week NYC 2011

    This year's Climate Week NYC, the annual summit boasting high-level meetings between the world’s leading businesses and governments and a diverse array of public-facing events, has a record number of events: here is a hand-picked list of just some of them.

  • Date:
    14 September 2011
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    Small step forward for CCS in the US

    Rupert Posner, Global Director of Energy, The Climate Group, blogs for GCCSI about the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent proposal on a new rule exempting carbon dioxide streams from hazardous waste regulations under certain conditions, which will help drive the roll-out of CCS in the US.

  • Date:
    13 September 2011
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    Hangzhou sets pace for China’s cities

    The first phase of China Redesign has begun to great success in the city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, capturing China’s countrywide media’s attention while helping drive the urban Clean Revolution.

  • Date:
    07 September 2011
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    Leaders with a Clean Energy Revolution at the heart of their strategies

    On Tuesday September 6 2011, international state government leaders and influential business guests met in London to share success stories and tactics for effective acceleration of clean technologies, for the event, Leading a Clean Energy Revolution.

  • Date:
    05 September 2011
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    Clean energy subsidies swell in India

    The Government of India has boosted subsidies for clean energy projects 63% to 2.36 billion rupees ($51 million), as part of its plans to combat climate change and accelerate a Clean Revolution in India.

  • Date:
    01 September 2011
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    China amps up renewables targets

    China has stepped-up its intentions to expand renewable energy installations during the 12th Five-Year Plan period, by rewriting its plans to encompass much bigger targets for wind, solar and hydro power.

  • Date:
    24 August 2011
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    Countdown to Climate Week NYC

    From 19-26 September 2011 – less than 70 days before the United Nations’ climate summit in Durban and in the critical run-up to Rio +20 – New York City will once again become the epicenter of the Clean Revolution.

  • Date:
    19 August 2011
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    Asian FITs could be global tipping-point for renewables

    Japan is set to follow China’s lead with legislation to subsidize low carbon energy, which will boost investment in the renewables industry and could provide a global tipping-point for the deployment of renewable energy worldwide and provide a major boost for the Clean Revolution.

  • Date:
    15 August 2011
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    Canada leading the way as EVs accelerate in Ontario, Quebec

    The Province of Ontario, a member of The Climate Group, has announced that it will pour $80 million into the development of electric vehicle charging stations, which along with Quebec's recent EV infrastructure developments, is helping drive a Clean Revolution in Canada.

  • Date:
    12 August 2011
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    Clean Revolution Leadership baton change in California

    California Governor Jerry Brown has appointed Chief Deputy Attorney General, Matt Rodriquez, to replace Linda Adams as Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and continue the State’s inspiring leadership in the Clean Revolution.

  • Date:
    09 August 2011
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    Australia's huge green growth potential

    Federal Treasurer and Deputy Prime Minister Wayne Swan has underlined the economic opportunities that will open up for Australia as part of the transition to a low carbon economy.

  • Date:
    08 August 2011
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    Analysis on China's low carbon vehicle future published

    The Climate Group China has published a Climate Policy Briefing which evaluates low carbon vehicles from a policy, technology and industry outlook, helping to clarify and accelerate a Clean Revolution in the transport sector.

  • Date:
    04 August 2011
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    Philips LED wins US Government lighting prize

    Philips, a member of The Climate Group, has been awarded the highly esteemed first L Prize for energy efficiency - with a prize of $10 million in cash - by the US Government’s Department of Energy, for its 60-watt equivalent LED bulb.

  • Date:
    02 August 2011
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    Obama and car makers agree new fuel efficiency standards

    President Obama has announced the next crucial phase in the fuel efficiency standards, which have been agreed with leading car makers to increase fuel efficiency and reduce the greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted from all new vehicles sold in the US.

  • Date:
    01 August 2011
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    Four case studies look inside leading Chinese green buildings

    The Climate Group China has published a report which takes the most innovative ideas from the country’s leading green building projects, to suggest exactly how energy efficiency levels can be improved in the rest of China's buildings.

  • Date:
    27 July 2011
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    Better Place announces first Members of new EV network in Australia's capital

    Better Place, a member of The Climate Group, has announced its first exclusive group of Foundation Members, who will work together to support Better Place’s new electric car charge network in Canberra, Australia's capital.

  • Date:
    25 July 2011
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    Officials look to China Redesign at World Eco-Forum

    On July 16, business and government leaders gathered at the 3rd World Eco-Forum in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China’s Guizhou Province, to discuss corporate responsibility and low carbon city redesign, with The Climate Group and its corporate members invited as principle speakers and participants.

  • Date:
    19 July 2011
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    Analysis of Australia's Clean Energy Plan published

    The Climate Group Australia has published a Policy Briefing Paper to the Australian Government's recently announced Clean Energy package, which is designed to give an overview of the main elements of the package, as well as a brief analysis of the scheme.

  • Date:
    12 July 2011
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    China report reveals effective low carbon business model

    A new report from The Climate Group Greater China provides in-depth analysis on the business model of the IFC CHUEE program as well as discussions of the further feasibility for a national wide adoption in the future.

  • Date:
    10 July 2011
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    PM Announces Details of Australian Carbon Price

    Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced the details of the Australian Government’s plan to reduce carbon emissions and boost clean energy and technology development.

  • Date:
    08 July 2011
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    Coca-Cola joins Obama’s Clean Fleets

    Coca-Cola, a member of The Climate Group, is among six new corporate partners to join Obama’s initiative Clean Fleets Partnership, which aims to fuel the up-take of electric vehicles (EVS) in the US.

  • Date:
    07 July 2011
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    India’s REC scheme crosses key landmark

    India’s Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) scheme has crossed another landmark as it passes the 100 mark for the number of projects submitted for registration, reaching a combined generation capacity from all technologies of 671.45MW.

  • Date:
    06 July 2011
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    Australian businesses rally behind a price on carbon

    39 companies including Infigen, Grocon, and The Body Shop have signed on to a joint statement backing a price on carbon. The companies join previous signatories including GE, AGL, Fujitsu, IKEA, Alstom, Johnson Controls and Pacific Hydro to make up a total of 55 companies that have pledged their support for a carbon price.

  • Date:
    05 July 2011
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    The region of Ile-de-France adopts comprehensive Climate Plan

    On 24 June, Climate Group member region Île-de-France adopted a comprehensive new Climate Plan, setting out priorities for climate change mitigation as well as adaptation. It is accompanied by a 24-point action plan spanning all areas within the regions’ jurisdiction.

  • Date:
    30 June 2011
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    Robin Haycock, Head of Transport reviews new UK Government plug-in vehicle strategy

    Robin Haycock, Head of Transport, The Climate Group, reviews the new plug-in vehicle infrastructure strategy document, Making the Connection: the Plug-In Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy, which clarifies policy and shows leading businesses and stakeholders the building momentum within UK Government for electric vehicles (EVs).

  • Date:
    29 June 2011
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    Google reveals huge GDP value of clean energy innovation in US

    Google has published a study, The Impact of Clean Energy Innovation’ and an associated website, which reveals that innovation in clean energy technology in the US can significantly cut greenhouse gases (GHGs), boost GDP and create over 1 million jobs.

  • Date:
    28 June 2011
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    Basque Country President becomes acting co-chair of Alliance

    The President of the Basque country (Lehendakari), Patxi Lopez, has agreed to become the European acting co-chair of the States and Regions Alliance of The Climate Group.

  • Date:
    27 June 2011
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    EU directive is first step, but more ambition needed

    The European Commission has proposed a new set of measures to put the EU back on track to achieve Europe’s 20% energy efficiency target. The proposals aim to push forward key actions of the Energy Efficiency Plan which was put forward by the European Commission on March 8, 2011, and was welcomed by the European Parliament.

  • Date:
    24 June 2011
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    EV momentum speeding up in India

    The Government in India has accelerated its efforts to take up the development, manufacturing and adoption of electric vehicles (EV) to speed up a Clean Revolution in the EV sector.

  • Date:
    23 June 2011
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    UN climate talks in Bonn: business tells it like it is

    Damian Ryan, Senior Policy Manager, The Climate Group, analyzes the UN climate change talks in Bonn.

  • Date:
    23 June 2011
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    Second term for Ban Ki-moon applauded by The Climate Group

    On Tuesday, the 192-nation UN general assembly had voted unanimously to give Ban Ki-moon of South Korea a second five-year term as Secretary-General beginning 1 January 2012.

  • Date:
    20 June 2011
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    Soaring prices boost energy efficiency, says new Johnson Controls Inc. survey

    Led by Johnson Controls’ Institute for Building Efficiency, the International Facility Management Association and the Urban Land Institute, the fifth annual global Energy Efficiency Survey shows that high energy costs are driving green growth in the North American building sector, as building owners compete to improve energy efficiency to reduce costs.

  • Date:
    17 June 2011
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    North America leading with innovative climate policies

    The Climate Group North America is pleased to present our latest report Leading the Way: Policy Design for a Clean Revolution, which showcases the tremendous progress made by cities, states and regions across North America that are leading the Clean Revolution with innovative climate policies.

  • Date:
    14 June 2011
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    Climate Smart Precincts report presented to Premier of South Australia

    On June 6, 2011, Caroline Bayliss, Australia Director, The Climate Group, presented the Climate Smart Precincts Adelaide Workshop report to the Premier of South Australia, Mike Rann, with representatives from GE, IBM and Origin Energy in attendance.

  • Date:
    13 June 2011
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    Productivity Commission report backs a carbon price in Australia

    The Australian Government has released a report by The Productivity Commission backing a carbon price as the most cost-effective way to reduce emissions. Caroline Bayliss, Australia Director, The Climate Group, welcomes the report as a timely contribution to the carbon price debate.

  • Date:
    08 June 2011
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    Electrification of transport revealed at Cleantech Ignition Session, Bonn

    Robin Haycock, Head of Transport, The Climate Group attends the Ernst & Young European Cleantech Ignition Session 2011 – 7th June 2011 Bonn, Germany, where over 40 powerful brands and companies gathered together with a top line facilitator, to discuss the global Electrification of Transport, clearly demonstrating we're still on course for a Clean Revolution in transport.

  • Date:
    07 June 2011
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    Mark Kenber, CEO, The Climate Group, on climate policy and the low carbon economy

    Mark Kenber, CEO, The Climate Group, shares his views on carbon markets, low-carbon economy and climate policy with Sheetal Vyas, in India's Planet Earth magazine's June 2011 edition.

  • Date:
    03 June 2011
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    nrg4SD and The Climate Group join forces at Carbon Expo, Barcelona

    On Thursday, June 1, Lluís Recorder i Miralles, Catalonian Minister of Territory and Sustainability and Northern Co-Chair of nrg4SD, and Mark Kenber, CEO of The Climate Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding formalizing the already close cooperation between the two organizations.

  • Date:
    31 May 2011
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    Garnaut Proposes Independent Climate Committee for Australia

    Professor Ross Garnaut presented the Final Report of his Climate Change Review Update today at the National Press Club in Canberra. As well as the complete report, Professor Garnaut presented two supplementary papers: The first recommending a new set of governance arrangements for Australia’s potential carbon pricing scheme; the second outlining how the revenue from the scheme should be used for the next ten years.

  • Date:
    30 May 2011
    Location:

    Basque Country approves pioneering climate change bill

    Climate Group member The Basque Country has approved a pioneering climate change bill requiring public administration to incorporate environmental and climate considerations into their planning across all sectors.

  • Date:
    27 May 2011
    Location:

    Leading The Clean Revolution

    The Climate Group held its 4th annual North America Members Meeting on May 18 and 19 at Nike World Headquarters just outside of Portland, Oregon. This unique session, open to The Climate Group’s members and partners around the globe, brought together more than 30 corporate and government members for two days of candid discussions about the low carbon economy.

  • Date:
    26 May 2011
    Location:

    G8 leaders must embrace the Clean Revolution

    Published today in CLIMATE CHANGE The New Economy, The Climate Group's CEO, Mark Kenber, provides his thoughts on why the G8 leaders need to embrace a Clean Revolution to ensure the world's economy can transition to a low-carbon, sustainable future.

  • Date:
    23 May 2011
    Location:

    Robin Haycock, Head of Transport, on the rise of electric vehicles

    Robin Haycock, Head of Transport, The Climate Group, comments on the increasing praise for EVs in global media and the positive effect it is having on the electric vehicle market.

  • Date:
    20 May 2011
    Location:

    Scotland: 100% renewable electricity by 2020

    Scotland has raised its 2020 renewable electricity target from 80 - 100%. The Climate Group welcomes this ambitious decision, which was taken after the nation met its 31% interim target for 2011.

  • Date:
    19 May 2011
    Location:

    India Government report: policies and innovations needed for Clean Revolution

    The Interim Report of the Expert Group on Low Carbon Strategies for Inclusive Growth was released last week by the Planning Commission Government of India, to offer guidance on achieving a Clean Revolution in India focusing on the power, transport, industry, buildings and forestry sectors.

  • Date:
    17 May 2011
    Location:

    UK Government’s commitment on long term emissions cuts is step in right direction

    Today, the UK government has committed to making long term cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. The Climate Group welcomes the decision to follow the Committee on Climate Change’s Fourth Carbon Budget, covering the period of 2023 –27 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2025.

  • Date:
    17 May 2011
    Location:

    Beijing’s carbon reduction goals could vault it to the front of the pack

    As summarized by Rupert Posner, Global Director of Energy, The Climate Group, Beijing’s carbon reduction goals could vault it to the front of the pack, where not long ago it was barely in the race. Changhua Wu, Greater China Director and Allison Hannon, Senior Finance Sector Manager of The Climate Group, share their views on China’s greener growth strategy.

  • Date:
    16 May 2011
    Location:

    2nd Euro-Med Energy Efficiency Forum: Time to get smarter

    “Energy Efficiency - Time to get smarter” was the theme of the second Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency Forum, which was co-organized by Johnson Controls, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and The Climate Group on May 10 - 11 2011, and focused heavily on the opportunities of energy efficiency in driving the Clean Revolution.

  • Date:
    13 May 2011
    Location:

    S&ED: Six new US-China EcoPartnerships announced

    From May 9-10, 2011, leading officials from China and the US met in Washington for the third annual US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED), to discuss major bilateral, regional and global issues, including climate change, clean energy and low carbon growth, in particular, expansion of the EcoPartnerships.

  • Date:
    11 May 2011
    Location:

    Johnson Controls, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, and The Climate Group promise action at 2011 EEF

    Johnson Controls, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, and The Climate Group today opened the 2011 Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency Forum (EEF), with the promise to highlight smarter ways to promote energy efficiency to help meet international climate and energy objectives.

  • Date:
    09 May 2011
    Location:

    IPCC releases defining report on renewable energy

    The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a new authoritative report on renewable energy in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The stated objective of the ‘Special Report on Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation’ is to address the information needs of both public and private sector decision makers.

  • Date:
    06 May 2011
    Location:

    Upper Austrian Energy Minister wants a clean energy revolution

    The Upper Austrian Minister for Energy, Rudi Anschober, has published a polemic for a 100% state transformation to renewable energies, which offers a clear vision of the opportunities in a Clean Revolution.

  • Date:
    03 May 2011
    Location:

    Clear policy drives significant CCS project in Canada

    Last week the government of Saskatchewan, part of Canada’s Western Provinces, announced it had approved construction of one of the world's early commercial-scale carbon capture and storage facilities. Rupert Posner, Global Director of Energy, The Climate Group comments.

  • Date:
    28 April 2011
    Location:

    Climate legislation advancing in 16 leading countries

    According to a study by Global Legislators Organisation (GLOBE) published last week, in the last 18 months the world’s leading economies have rapidly developed their climate change legislation, collectively helping to advance a global Clean Revolution.

  • Date:
    21 April 2011
    Location:

    Renewable Energy Certificates open for trade

    Viewed as one of the pioneering efforts in any developing country for mainstreaming the renewable generation through market mechanisms, RECs have been introduced by the Government of India to incentivize higher efficiencies and electricity output and to encourage the entry of independent power producers and more diverse investors.

  • Date:
    18 April 2011
    Location:

    EU Sustainable Energy Week 2011: Energy efficiency, regional action and innovative financing

    From April 11 to 15 2011 saw the EU’s Sustainable Energy Week take place in Brussels, where the core themes that emerged were energy efficiency, action at sub-national level and the development of new models for public-private project financing.

  • Date:
    18 March 2011
    Location:

    India must tackle clean energy, transport, buildings

    On March 17 2011, The Climate Group hosted a high-profile event in New Delhi, India to launch a new report titled India’s Clean Revolution. High-profile guests included Mark Kenber, CEO, The Climate Group, Shri Suresh Prabhu, Former Indian Minister of Energy and Environment and Shri Deepak Gupta, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

  • Date:
    12 April 2011
    Location:

    Bangkok Climate Talks: A step back?

    Alaa Khourdajie reports on the first official round of climate negotiations for the year, which were wrapped up in Bangkok on April 8 2011 and where disagreement revolved around setting a new agenda for guiding negotiations through the rest of the year.

  • Date:
    12 April 2011
    Location:

    Clean Energy Ministers commit to accelerating CCS

    In light of the global energy ministers meet in Abu Dhabi last week, Rupert Posner, Global Director of Energy, The Climate Group, blogs for GCCSI about the serious progress required by governments if CCS is going to be deployed at the pace we need.

  • Date:
    06 April 2011
    Location:

    Stakeholders in future EU electric vehicle market to collaborate around urban deployment

    The Climate Group and Polis hosted a joint event today at the offices of The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to discuss how local governments, fleet owners, and the energy and motor industries can work together to grow the European market for electric vehicles (EVs).

  • Date:
    03 April 2011
    Location:

    UN climate talks recommence in Bangkok

    The first formal round of UN climate talks since the successful Cancun summit (COP16) last December commences this week (April 4) in Bangkok. Although the meeting is expected to be a low-key affair, it is likely to provide the first real indication of whether or not countries can build on the positive momentum generated at the Mexico conference.

  • Date:
    01 April 2011
    Location:

    Obama energy blueprint includes green fleets

    In a major speech on energy this week President Obama said he wanted the US to pick up the pace on clean energy investment, noting how the country has slid behind China and Germany. Amy Davidsen, US Director, The Climate Group comments on this positive new direction.

  • Date:
    29 March 2011
    Location:

    Tony Blair, Jiang Zhaoli and business leaders attend China Redesign

    The Climate Group kicked off the new China Redesign program on March 28 in Beijing, with the Rt Hon Tony Blair and Jiang zhaoli, Director of National Policy & Convention Division, Department of Climate Change, National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China, as well as government officials and a suite of influential business leaders.

  • Date:
    28 March 2011
    Location:

    What does the Budget 2011 mean for green growth in the UK?

    Last week the UK's coalition government delivered its first full budget since coming to power. While there were some green aspects to the Chancellor's package of measures, the government needs to go much further much faster, if it wishes the UK to lead the Clean Revolution and seize the low carbon opportunities that will chacterize the coming decade. Thurstan Wright, Policy Analyst, The Climate Group, analyzes the Budget 2011.

  • Date:
    24 March 2011
    Location:

    What China's 12th Five Year Plan means for CCS

    Rupert Posner, Global Director of Energy, The Climate Group, writes a blog for Global CCS Institute looking at the focus of China’s 12th Five Year Plan on continuing China's Clean Revolution with significant low-carbon energy, energy efficiency and clean technology targets, and what it means for CCS.

  • Date:
    24 March 2011
    Location:

    New report: India to challenge EU, US, China for share of USD 2.2 trillion global clean tech market*

    Our latest report shows that if India prioritizes bold low carbon policies and invests in clean energy now, it will create a better, more secure, and more prosperous future for its more than one billion people.

  • Date:
    09 March 2011
    Location:

    UK PM publishes draft Carbon Plan to deliver Green Government pledge

    The UK’s draft Carbon Plan, launched by the UK Prime Minister Rt Hon David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Rt Hon Nick Clegg yesterday, sets out binding deadlines for cross-departmental action to cut government emissions and ensure the coalition can meet its ambition of being the ‘greenest government ever’.

  • Date:
    07 March 2011
    Location:

    New report: China charts ‘clean industrial revolution’ to power its new economy

    A new report by The Climate Group (commissioned by the HSBC Climate Change Centre of Excellence) says the Chinese government’s decision to put a ‘clean industrial revolution’ at the heart of the nation’s 12th Five Year Plan will deliver real carbon savings and ensure China is seen to be “pulling its weight” on international climate targets.

  • Date:
    04 March 2011
    Location:

    India seizes green opportunity with 2011-12 Union Budget

    The finance minister has announced multiple green measures and rebates in his annual speech for the Union Budget of 2011-12, clearly indicating Indian Government’s plans to promote and upscale clean energy and technologies, which will boost India’s environmentally conscious identity.

  • Date:
    03 March 2011
    Location:

    Climate Smart Precincts Initiative in Australia

    On 24-25 February in Adelaide, South Australia, business and State Government members of The Climate Group met for the first major event of The Climate Smart Precincts Initiative.

  • Date:
    28 February 2011
    Location:

    Fleet Electrification Roundtable

    The Climate Group, in partnership with the Electrification Coalition, hosted a roundtable on fleet electrification in New York City on Thursday 24 February, which brought together public and private fleet managers, vehicle manufacturers, utilities and financiers to discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with EV fleets.

  • Date:
    15 February 2011
    Location:

    Budget debate offers “different visions” for US energy future

    On Monday, President Obama released a fiscal 2012 budget that House Republicans hope to trim vis-a vis clean energy funding. The Climate Group lays out some of the implications behind the two proposals which reveal different views on US energy future.

  • Date:
    27 January 2011
    Location:

    To achieve Obama’s clean-energy future, commitments must follow

    In his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, speaking to a divided US Congress, President Obama laid out his vision for reviving the US economy.

  • Date:
    19 January 2011
    Location:

    Analysis: Prospects for Carbon Trading in China

    With the Chinese government's anticipated release of their 12th Five-year Plan, The Climate Group have published a policy briefing note on the prospects for carbon trading in China.

  • Date:
    21 December 2010
    Location:

    “Upscaling use of LED street lights” stakeholder meeting in India

    A stakeholder meeting on “Up-scaling use of LED street lights” was organized jointly by that the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and The Climate Group (TCG) on December 18, 2010, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

  • Date:
    16 December 2010
    Location:

    UK plans to lead a clean energy revolution

    The UK government has today published proposals on a series of “once in a generation” energy market reforms to safeguard and diversify the nation’s energy supply for the future and trigger a wave of new investment.

  • Date:
    16 December 2010
    Location:

    Training on Monitoring of Performance of LED Streetlights in Kolkata

    A training programme led by Phil Jessup, Cities and Technology Program Director at The Climate Group, was held in Kolkata, India in December 2010.

  • Date:
    13 December 2010
    Location:

    COP16 report: Cancun can, actually

    Damian Ryan, Senior Policy Manager at The Climate Group, analyzes the key outcomes from what proved to be a successful two weeks of negotiations in Cancun.

  • Date:
    10 December 2010
    Location:

    North South East West – COP16 Climate Cooperation without Borders

    The Climate Leaders Summit 2010 ended with “A Clean Revolution for all: developed and developing regions working together”, a successful panel session exploring cooperation underway between developed and developing country regions to advance climate strategies and specific mitigation and adaptation actions.

  • Date:
    10 December 2010
    Location:

    COP16 report: A slow day for observers

    With a lack of information filtering out of the very private ministerial discussions on Thursday, Damian Ryan, Senior Policy Manager at The Climate Group, took part in an interesting side event that discussed the national security implications of climate change.

  • Date:
    09 December 2010
    Location:

    Chinese business and government leaders convene in Cancun to discuss climate action in China

    On day 1 of the Climate Leaders Summit, The Climate Group hosted a high-level delegation of Chinese leaders from business, and municipal and provincial government who joined over 150 of their counterparts from around the world for a day of events focused on climate action in China.

  • Date:
    09 December 2010
    Location:

    COP16 report: A fist full of dollars

    Damian Ryan, Senior Policy Manager at The Climate Group, reports on Wednesday's proceedings in Cancun, where finance and the reality of a complex, politically charged negotiation took center stage.

  • Date:
    08 December 2010
    Location:

    COP16 report: Calm before the storm?

    With the high-level ministerial segment of the conference formally opening today (Tuesday), Damian Ryan, Senior Policy Manager at The Climate Group, examines the key divisions that remain unbridged across many of the core negotiation issues.

  • Date:
    07 December 2010
    Location:

    Cancun ‘Can Do’: Governments representing 15% of global GDP report real climate action

    The world’s most influential coalition of state and regional governments on climate change joined leading businesses at The Climate Group’s annual Climate Leaders Summit, on the sidelines of the UN climate talks in Cancun, to report on substantial actions they have taken to cut emissions since Copenhagen, and to announce new commitments to further drive a clean industrial revolution.

  • Date:
    07 December 2010
    Location:

    Keep the COPs: Fix, don’t scrap, the UN process

    Evan Juska, Senior Policy Manager at The Climate Group in North America, writes on the need to change the current approach to the UN's COP negotiations in order to fairly assess progress in Cancun and beyond.

  • Date:
    06 December 2010
    Location:

    ‘China Day’ at the Climate Leaders Summit (COP16, Cancun)

    A delegation of senior Chinese government officials representing some of China’s major cities, states and national government met with international counterparts today in Cancun at ‘China Day’ – part of The Climate Group’s Climate Leaders Summit (6-8 December, 2010) on the sidelines of the annual UN climate talks (COP16) in Mexico.

  • Date:
    06 December 2010
    Location:

    COP16 report: Cancun talks make quiet progress but key hurdles remain

    Damian Ryan, Senior Policy Manager at The Climate Group, reviews the end of the first week of COP16 negotiations in Cancun, Mexico, where quiet progress seems to have been made, despite certain difficulties surrounding the fate of the Kyoto Protocol.

  • Date:
    30 November 2010
    Location:

    The Climate Group welcomes EPA regulations on safety of CO2 capture and storage

    On 22 November 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized two rules that regulate the capture and sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2).

  • Date:
    29 November 2010
    Location:

    UN climate conference opens in Cancun

    Damian Ryan, Senior Policy Manager at The Climate Group, writes on the decisive factors that are key to moving the talks forward and on how to avoid a repeat of last year's disappointing summit in Copenhagen.

  • Date:
    25 November 2010
    Location:

    Yes we Cancún

    Steve Howard, CEO of The Climate Group, writes an op-ed for The Parliament Magazine arguing that much can be learned from the practical leadership on climate change being shown at local levels.

  • Date:
    19 November 2010
    Location:

    The Climate Group to host landmark Chinese government and business leaders group at UN climate talks in Cancun, Mexico

    International NGO The Climate Group announced today that it will host a ground-breaking delegation of senior Chinese government officials, green entrepreneurs and China business leaders in Cancun, Mexico on 6-8 December 2010.

  • Date:
    17 November 2010
    Location:

    UK-India Business Leaders Climate Group – report launch at Foreign & Commonwealth Office, London

    Top business leaders from the UK and India issued a Charter of Principles on 15 November 2010 setting out practical ways that the two countries can work together to boost productivity, jobs and innovation while cutting carbon emissions.

  • Date:
    05 November 2010
    Location:

    US Midterm Elections: Economy and Environment

    In the wake of the U.S. midterm elections, Evan Juska, Senior Policy Manager at The Climate Group, discusses the implications of a Republican-controlled House on the long-term prospects for the country’s energy and climate agenda as well as California’s decision on the fate of a state climate law.

  • Date:
    26 October 2010
    Location:

    Why climate change should be on G20 finance agenda

    Damian Ryan, Senior Policy Manager at The Climate Group, discusses the relationship between global financial regulation and climate change, in light of last week's G20 finance ministers' meeting in Korea.

  • Date:
    22 October 2010
    Location:

    Climate and energy escape worst of historic UK government cuts

    The UK government’s much anticipated comprehensive spending review (CSR) appears to have taken a 'give-and-take' approach to funding for climate and energy initiatives.

  • Date:
    21 October 2010
    Location:

    China puts a clean revolution at the heart of its national development strategy

    On 18th October, the Chinese Communist Party concluded its annual conference in Beijing, setting the tone for the upcoming 12th five-year plan, with sustainability, balanced development, quality and rapid growth listed among the major criteria.

  • Date:
    19 October 2010
    Location:

    New guide helps Victorian Business join The Clean Revolution

    The Climate Group and the Government of Victoria today launched a new guide that will help Victorian businesses cut emissions, increase efficiency and save money.

  • Date:
    13 October 2010
    Location:

    Businesses call for EU policy move to 30 per cent emissions cuts by 2020

    30 European companies today called on the European Union to increase its ambition to cut EU emissions to 30 per cent by 2020 from 1990 levels in the interests of strengthening Europe’s economic future, boosting jobs and providing greater certainty and predictability for investors.

  • Date:
    12 October 2010
    Location:

    UN talks inch ahead (again)

    Progress, of a sort, appears to have been made at last week’s UN climate talks in Tianjin, China, with UN climate chief Christiana Figueres stating that negotiators had “gotten closer to the structure of a set of decisions at Cancun”.

  • Date:
    10 October 2010
    Location:

    Cities glimpse the future of Lighting at The Climate Group’s LED Safari

    The Climate Group hosted city governments from around the world last month in California for its first ever ‘LED Safari’ – part of its global LightSavers initiative.

  • Date:
    07 October 2010
    Location:

    Wales sets out its fight against climate change

    The Welsh Assembly Government launched its Climate Change Strategy today, setting out exactly how Wales will manage its fight against climate change and achieve its ambition of a 3% year on year reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Date:
    24 September 2010
    Location:

    The Basque Country and Scotland aim to partner on economy and climate change

    The Basque Country and Scotland have announced their aim to establish closer ties, sharing experiences and best practice on issues such as the economy and climate change.

  • Date:
    08 September 2010
    Location:

    Pricing carbon back on the agenda in Australia

    Rupert Posner, Australia Director of The Climate Group, analyzes the promising developments on climate change policies that are coming out of Australia's newly formed coalition government.

  • Date:
    02 September 2010
    Location:

    UK leading the way on CCS policy

    Nick Otter, CEO at the Global CCS Institute (GCCSI), writes an op-ed in the recent August edition of the GCCSI newsletter.

  • Date:
    23 August 2010
    Location:

    Election result uncertain in Australia but climate may be unexpected winner

    With results of the recent Australian Federal Election remaining unclear, Rupert Posner, Australia Director of The Climate Group, explores the potential outcomes for climate change policies in Australia.

  • Date:
    28 July 2010
    Location:

    Australian State of Victoria to cut emissions by 20% by 2020 and sets 5% solar target

    Climate Group founding member, the Australian State of Victoria, has committed this week to introduce legislation to cuts its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent by 2020.

  • Date:
    27 July 2010
    Location:

    The (slow) road to Cancun

    Damian Ryan, Senior Policy Manager for The Climate Group, analyzes what progress has been made so far and what remains to be done in the build up to COP16 in Mexico at the end of the year.

  • Date:
    25 July 2010
    Location:

    An electric opportunity: state-government roundtables focus on EV development in Australia

    The Climate Group partnered with Ernst & Young and three Australian State Governments to hold a series of Electric Vehicle (EV) Roundtables this week, looking at accelerating the development and deployment of EVs in Australia.

  • Date:
    16 July 2010
    Location:

    Reid's Senate bill seeks to cap speculation on US clean energy future

    On Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) outlined four components of the upcoming energy bill in the Senate: addressing the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, promoting clean energy, increasing energy efficiency, and limiting pollution from the power sector.

  • Date:
    15 July 2010
    Location:

    Climate Group backs united call from UK, France and Germany for EU to move to 30% emissions cut to drive green jobs and growth

    The Climate Group today backed a new push by climate change ministers in the UK, France and Germany to persuade Europe to cut its emissions by 30% by 2020.

  • Date:
    04 July 2010
    Location:

    Smart solutions for smart cities

    Molly Webb, Head of Strategic Engagement at The Climate Group, discusses the outcomes of the recent 'Partnership for Urban Innovation', co-sponsored by The Climate Group, Cisco and Metropolis, and also analyzes the role of ICT and smart cities...

  • Date:
    25 June 2010
    Location:

    New Australian PM affirms commitment to climate action

    Australia’s new Prime Minister, Julia Gillard used her first press conference in charge to affirm her belief that humans are causing climate change, and that Australia, like the rest of the world needs to take decisive action.

  • Date:
    24 June 2010
    Location:

    All Together Now

    Steve Howard, CEO of The Climate Group, and Luc Bas, Head of Government Relations for The Climate Group, write an op-ed on The Climate Group’s States and Regions leadership in June's edition of Europe’s 'The Parliament Magazine'...

  • Date:
    22 June 2010
    Location:

    G8 and G20 must not forget climate change

    Leaders from the G8 and G20 will meet this weekend in Ontario, Canada...

  • Date:
    17 June 2010
    Location:

    Governments back electric vehicles with laws and finance

    The Climate Group's Thurstan Wright reports on policies and legislation being adopted in the US, EU and China to accelerate the scale up and deployment of electric vehicles...

  • Date:
    14 June 2010
    Location:

    UN climate talks nudge forward

    The Climate Group's Damian Ryan reports back from Bonn, following the conclusion of the latest round of UN climate talks...

  • Date:
    08 June 2010
    Location:

    Slow progress at latest UN climate talks in Bonn

    The Climate Group's Damian Ryan reports on the slow progress made during the first week of the latest round of UN climate talks, which began in Bonn on May 31st...

  • Date:
    04 June 2010
    Location:

    Making a difference: the importance of engagement in UN climate talks

    Damian Ryan, Senior Analyst at The Climate Group, discusses why engagement in the international UN climate talks should be on the agendas of businesses and sub-national governments...

  • Date:
    02 June 2010
    Location:

    UN Climate Talks: World’s states and regions sign Bonn Statement on road to COP16

    The Climate Group and the German state of North Rhine Westphalia hosted a high-level international summit on the sidelines of the UN’s mid-term climate talks in Bonn, Germany...

  • Date:
    27 May 2010
    Location:

    Subnational Governments’ Billion Trees Endowment

    Following the commitment made in Copenhagen to plant a billion trees, The Climate Group has been working with members of Governments...

  • Date:
    30 May 2010
    Location:

    Copenhagen Accord to be under spotlight in Bonn

    The Climate Group's Damian Ryan looks ahead to the UN climate talks in Bonn, discussing the likely focus of attention...

  • Date:
    24 May 2010
    Location:

    Business roundtable held to discuss accelerating the low carbon economy in Victoria

    The Climate Group today hosted a roundtable to establish how the Australian state of Victoria could take a leading role in driving a low carbon economy...

  • Date:
    20 May 2010
    Location:

    India releases its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data

    The Government of India has released the country’s emissions data for 2007, the first such official estimate to be presented since 1994...

  • Date:
    11 May 2010
    Location:

    Johnson Controls and The Climate Group co-organize 2010 China Energy Efficiency Forum

    The 2010 China (Tianjin) Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Forum, organized by the Tianjin Airport Economic Area, The Climate Group and Johnson Controls, was held in the Tianjin Binhai New Area (TBNA) today...

  • Date:
    04 May 2010
    Location:

    Postponing the emissions trading scheme means further uncertainty for Australian business

    Rupert Posner, The Climate Group's Australia Director, comments on the Australian Government’s recent announcement that it is shelving its proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) until 2013...

  • Date:
    30 April 2010
    Location:

    Progress on Climate Bill is Still Possible

    US Climate bill: The way forward on Climate Policy

  • Date:
    27 April 2010
    Location:

    US Climate Bill delayed – US jobs hang in the balance

    The plan to introduce a new, bi-partisan climate and energy bill on Monday was delayed due to a disagreement over which issue the Senate should address first...

  • Date:
    20 April 2010
    Location:

    Major economies discuss climate talks

    Countries belonging to the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF) appear to have had a constructive meeting in Washington on April 19th.

  • Date:
    12 April 2010
    Location:

    Next steps for international climate negotiations agreed

    The Climate Group's Damian Ryan reports on the UN climate talks that took place in Bonn at the weekend...

  • Date:
    01 April 2010
    Location:

    UK lays out post-Copenhagen negotiation plan

    The Climate Group's Damian Ryan reports on the ‘International Climate Change Action Plan’, released today by the UK government...

  • Date:
    23 March 2010
    Location:

    UK Opposition Party publish energy and climate policy paper

    Just weeks ahead of an expected national election, the UK’s Conservative Party has released plans for a ‘radical overhaul’ of Britain’s energy policy should they be elected to government.

  • Date:
    06 March 2010
    Location:

    The Paris Statement: Innovation and the green economy in Europe after Copenhagen

    The Climate Group and the Île de France-Paris Region hosted a high level conference with Government and business to discuss eco-innovation strategies and opportunities in the challenging context of the post-Copenhagen climate summit...

  • Date:
    05 March 2010
    Location:

    Clean Energy and Urban Infrastructure: India’s way forward

    The Union Budget of India for 2010-2011 is a clear indication of the operationalization of the National Action Plan on Climate Change, and "conveys the government’s serious intent to walk the talk on climate change".

  • Date:
    04 March 2010
    Location:

    Paris Statement of European Regions

    The Climate Group and representatives of Europe’s most powerful regional governments have sent a joint statement to EU leaders today to warn that more ambitious EU climate and energy policies will be essential to powering Europe’s future competitiveness, growth and jobs.

  • Date:
    02 February 2010
    Location:

    All major emitters meet Accord deadline

    Fifty-five countries have met the UN’s 31st January deadline for submitting their intended climate mitigation commitments under the Copenhagen Accord...

  • Date:
    17 December 2009
    Location:

    US support for $100 billion Global Climate Fund shows consensus is emerging

    The United States today announced in Copenhagen that they would contribute to the $100 billion per year needed by 2020 to help developing countries adapt to climate change...

  • Date:
    17 December 2009
    Location:

    Radical efficiency is needed to meet ambitious emissions reduction targets

    Corporate and state leaders assembled to discuss the benefits of high-level commitment to innovative technologies and policies in energy efficiency...

  • Date:
    16 December 2009
    Location:

    North-South regional partnerships yield climate, economic benefits

    Representatives today signed a statement of intent to support the territorial approaches to climate change with the UNDP, a further indication of the success of north-south partnerships.

  • Date:
    16 December 2009
    Location:

    Long-term policy framework most important ingredient to clean energy future

    Representatives from sub-national governments and business leaders from major power companies and renewable energy developers yesterday came to two major conclusions...

  • Date:
    15 December 2009
    Location:

    Subnational governments unveil major climate actions at COP15

    Steve Howard, CEO of The Climate Group, said the pledges and actions reported in Copenhagen will make a very large contribution to a greener planet: "The states and regions taking part in todays summit can make a huge difference and represent 360 million people, a combined GDP of USD$10.5 trillion, and businesses of every sector with a collective turnover of USD$620 billion."

  • Date:
    15 December 2009
    Location:

    Legions of regions rally to set world on clean-tech pathway ahead of global climate deal

    The Climate Leaders Summit 2009, convened by international non-profit The Climate Group, gave platform to HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, Shai Agassi, Founder & CEO of Better Place, First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond, Premier Rann of South Australia and Premier Charest of Quebec, among others. Each made an individual announcement on new low carbon initiatives in front of 60 leaders and ministers from around the world.

  • Date:
    15 December 2009
    Location:

    The Planetary Skin Institute: unprecedented global collaboration to sense, predict and act on the complex challenges of the 21st Century

    The Planetary Skin Institute was launched today as a unique cross-sectoral collaboration aims to research and develop near to real-time monitoring of global environmental conditions and changes. This move embodies an unprecedented level of collaboration between the public, private, NGO and academic sectors to meet the major environmental challenges facing the world.

  • Date:
    07 December 2009
    Location:

    US EPA finalizes "endangerment finding"

    The decision enables the EPA to move forward with regulations that would limit greenhouse gas emissions from cars and large industrial sources, without new Congressional legislation.

  • Date:
    26 November 2009
    Location:

    TCG welcomes new pledges from China and US - now all countries must up their game

    After their historic meeting last week, both President Hu and President Obama have now come forward with real targets that can serve as the basis for further negotiations in Copenhagen", said Mark Kenber, The Climate Group's Policy Director. The key now is to use this as the basis for an ambitious binding global agreement that sends a clear signal to investors that the world is firmly on a low carbon path.

  • Date:
    26 November 2009
    Location:

    European members see EU leadership as good for climate, good for business

    At The Climate Group's first continental Europe members meeting, over 60 representatives of business and regional government across Europe called for EU leadership at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.

  • Date:
    25 November 2009
    Location:

    US and India join in "Green Partnership"

    Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's recent visit to the United States culminated with the launch of a new "Green Partnership to Address Energy Security, Climate Change, and Food Security..."

  • Date:
    25 November 2009
    Location:

    Obama's attendance at Copenhagen "an important gesture"

    "While Obama has said that climate change is a priority for his Administration, his attendance in Copenhagen will underscore his commitment to driving investment into low carbon technologies," says The Climate Group's US Director, Amy Davidsen.

  • Date:
    17 November 2009
    Location:

    Presidents Obama, Hu underscore importance of an ambitious global deal in Copenhagen

    But with the short time remaining until Copenhagen, it is now up to the US and China to translate these promises into clear commitments for the negotiations.

  • Date:
    09 November 2009
    Location:

    The Climate Group convenes first meeting of all Australian premiers, business leaders on climate

    In an Australian first, State Premiers joined with business leaders to discuss accelerating the development of the low carbon economy.

  • Date:
    05 November 2009
    Location:

    Business, government leaders discuss "Implementing Copenhagen"

    The Catalan Government and The Climate Group convened this high-level conference in Barcelona

  • Date:
    05 November 2009
    Location:

    Queensland climate summit focuses on speeding up low carbon economy

    More than 100 business leaders, scientists and thought leaders attended the event, which we co-hosted with the Queensland Government.

  • Date:
    02 November 2009
    Location:

    HSBC Climate Confidence Monitor: 65% of global population demand a global deal

    And 79 per cent want their governments to commit to 'meet or significantly exceed' a 50-80 per cent cut in emissions by 2050

  • Date:
    29 October 2009
    Location:

    Europe's leading energy region North Rhine-Westphalia joins The Climate Group

    A leading German industrial center, North Rhine-Westphalia's government is committed to lead also in the low carbon economy.

  • Date:
    20 October 2009
    Location:

    MEF sends mixed signals, but still hope for Copenhagen

    The London MEF meeting ended with an upbeat communiqué but recognition that there are still major obstacles to agreement on a new climate deal.

  • Date:
    16 October 2009
    Location:

    Ile-de-France, including Paris metropolitan region, joins The Climate Group

    The region of Ile-de-France, which contains the Paris metropolitan area, has signed on as our first full French-European member.

  • Date:
    06 October 2009
    Location:

    Second Global Governor's Summit: Subnational governments lead action on climate change

    LOS ANGELES - Speaking at the second Global Governor's Summit last week, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger told delegates that, while nations continue to negotiate a global agreement on climate change, state and regional governments are taking action and making real progress in tackling climate change...

  • Date:
    25 September 2009
    Location:

    "We need all levels of government behind a deal" says Quebec Premier at Climate Week NYC

    The Premier said that because sub-national and local governments together will need to deliver up to 80 per cent of the cuts needed to global greenhouse gas emissions, many cities, states and provinces around the world were already acting on this responsibility.

  • Date:
    24 September 2009
    Location:

    The Climate Week NYC opening ceremony

    Rt Hon Tony Blair and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon join key climate negotiators to launch Climate Week NYC

  • Date:
    21 September 2009
    Location:

    Coalition of the willing call for climate deal at launch of Climate Week NYC

    NEW YORK - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the Rt Hon Tony Blair, and The Climate Group CEO Steve Howard are taking part in the Climate Week NY°C opening ceremony today. Lead climate change negotiators from the U.S., China, India and Denmark - as well as luminaries from business, subnational government, and civil society - will also participate....

  • Date:
    17 September 2009
    Location:

    LED pilot project launches in New York City

    The Climate Group has launched a ground-breaking LED pilot project in New York City to assess potential of this low carbon technology in curbing urban greenhouse gas pollution and cutting energy costs, while making cities brighter and safer at night.

  • Date:
    16 September 2009
    Location:

    Comment: Indian states act on climate change

    It will fall to India's state governments to realise India's National Action Plan on Climate Change. The good news, writes Preeti Malhotra, India Director of The Climate Group, is that - from Himachal Pradesh to Maharashtra - India's state governments are already taking action.

  • Date:
    20 August 2009
    Location:

    New report shows China maintains momentum in its clean revolution

    A new report by The Climate Group shows that, despite the economic downturn, China's domestic markets continue to scale-up low carbon technology. On the back of ambitious government policies and a new breed of entrepreneurs, Chinese businesses are amongst the top producers of electric vehicles, wind turbines, solar panels and energy efficient appliances...

  • Date:
    23 July 2009
    Location:

    Australian business, government leaders discuss path to the low carbon economy

    Recommendations offered at today's roundtable will feed into the Government's review of the tax system, as well as Government policy on climate change more broadly.

  • Date:
    16 July 2009
    Location:

    UK government leads the transition to a low carbon future

    "The White Paper sends a strong signal to UN international climate negotiations," says Policy Director Mark Kenber.

  • Date:
    09 July 2009
    Location:

    The G8 and MEF Communique: "A mixed bag"

    Momentum towards a global deal remains, but the "question of targets and financing for 2020 has, once again, been kicked into the long grass" writes Mark Kenber, The Climate Group's Policy Director

  • Date:
    06 July 2009
    Location:

    South Australia gets Weekly Greenhouse Indicator

    For the first time South Australians can track their state's greenhouse gas emissions each and every week, thanks to an initiative launched in Adelaide today by The Climate Group.

  • Date:
    26 June 2009
    Location:

    Greening India's budget

    Following a historic mandate achieved at the recent national elections, the Government of India is preparing its first budget for presentation to Parliament on 6 July.

  • Date:
    26 June 2009
    Location:

    North American & European regions join together on climate action

    New Agreements signed with the United Nations Development Program

  • Date:
    25 June 2009
    Location:

    Scotland passes climate bill

    Scotland leads the world with voting in a bill that sets a target to reduce greenhouse gases by 42 per cent by 2020.

  • Date:
    23 June 2009
    Location:

    Ban Ki-Moon, Mayor Bloomberg and The Climate Group announce Climate Week NYC

    World Leaders, NGOs, Businesses and Thousands of Individuals to Mobilize in NYC for Five Days of Workshops, Seminars, Cultural Events and other Activities Aimed at Pushing New Global Policies on Climate Change.

  • Date:
    16 June 2009
    Location:

    UN climate negotiations in Bonn, 1-12 June: TCG reports

    Negotiations at Bonn saw a modest degree of progress but have, on all counts, left negotiators mountains to do if they are to deliver an ambitious global climate agreement this December that sets the world firmly on the path to a low carbon economy.

  • Date:
    11 June 2009
    Location:

    From Bonn: States & Regions Programme garners support for UN recognition of sub-national action

    Recognizing that local and subnational governments are and will continue to be responsible for implementing up to 80% of mitigation and adaptation actions, the initiative in Bonn this week will go a long way to ensuring the road after Copenhagen will be a success.

  • Date:
    02 June 2009
    Location:

    COMMENT: India's climate change agenda, post elections 2009

    In April this year, India held its 15th Lok Sabha Elections (House of the People, the directly elected Lower House of the Parliament of India) -the largest democratic election in the world (an electorate of 714 million voters)...

  • Date:
    25 May 2009
    Location:

    The Climate Group convenes WBSCC carbon markets work stream

    Day 2 of the World Business Summit on Climate Change - a gathering of top business leaders, policy makers, negotiators, experts and scientists - was dominated by the working group sessions focusing on the means to achieve a rapid transition to a low carbon economy...

  • Date:
    08 May 2009
    Location:

    India elections: Candidates pledge action on climate change

    "There is now a strong recognition that climate change is one of the core issues that the government will need to address, both domestically and internationally," notes Preeti Malhotra, India Director of The Climate Group.

  • Date:
    05 May 2009
    Location:

    Australia commits to reduce emissions 25 per cent by 2020

    The Australian Government has committed to reduce Australia's carbon pollution by 25 per cent below 2000 levels by 2020 if the world agrees to an ambitious global deal to stabilise levels of {CO2} equivalent at 450 parts per million or lower by midcentury...

  • Date:
    24 April 2009
    Location:

    UK's first 'low carbon' Budget and clean coal pledge

    Mark Kenber, Policy Director of The Climate Group, welcomes the UK's first low carbon budget and assesses the next steps needed to keep the UK on track for a prosperous low carbon economy....

  • Date:
    20 April 2009
    Location:

    The Climate Group launches Hong Kong Carbon Reduction Commitment Campaign

    The °Climate Group, an international non-profit organisation that works to advance climate change solutions and accelerate a low carbon economy, today launched the Hong Kong Carbon Reduction Campaign (HKCRC)...

  • Date:
    25 March 2009
    Location:

    South Australia: Leading on renewables will help lead economic recovery

    South Australia's Economic Development Board has published a statement which strongly supports the State's efforts to build on its position as a leader in renewable energy.

  • Date:
    06 March 2009
    Location:

    Midwest leaders, Royal Danish Embassy come together for "Switching Gears"

    The Climate Group, in collaboration with Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and the Royal Danish Embassy, convened government and business leaders at "Switching Gears": a summit on bringing low carbon manufacturing jobs and industry to the Midwest region. At the meeting, leaders from Michigan and Denmark signed a MoU agreeing to share knowledge and learning en route to the new energy economy.

  • Date:
    05 March 2009
    Location:

    The Climate Group, Royal Danish Embassy convene Midwest leaders for green jobs summit

    The Climate Group, in collaboration with Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and the Royal Danish Embassy, today convened government and business leaders at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor to discuss how to bring low carbon manufacturing jobs and industry to the Midwestern region....

  • Date:
    24 February 2009
    Location:

    The Climate Group launches Forward Chicago

    Bold, new public-private partnership launches series of neighborhood environmental initiatives that help tackle climate change and offer quality of life benefits for the City of Chicago...

  • Date:
    18 February 2009
    Location:

    Chinese business leaders call for a global climate deal

    Over 20 Chinese business leaders signed an unprecedented climate change communiqué at the annual Yabuli Business Forum in northern China...

  • Date:
    30 January 2009
    Location:

    Obama orders EPA to reconsider California emissions bid

    Obama's recent order to reconsider allowing California to adopt its own motor vehicle emission standards was one of two major executive actions he can take on climate change.The other could be much bigger. The Climate Group's Evan Juska explains.

  • Date:
    17 December 2008
    Location:

    Poznan COP-14: Faltering progress but still on track for a deal in Copenhagen

    The recently concluded 4th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Climate Convention was characterized by low expectations and few concrete outcomes...

  • Date:
    17 December 2008
    Location:

    Australia's expanded renewable energy target scheme

    New "Solar Credits" would effectively subsidise solar PV systems by about AU$7500 for all Australians, making them accessible to many more people.

  • Date:
    15 December 2008
    Location:

    Australian Government targets 5-15% emissions reductions by 2020

    The Australian Government's White Paper on a Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme sets a target range of 5 to 15 per cent reductions from 2000 levels by 2020...

  • Date:
    12 December 2008
    Location:

    EU reaches final agreement on Climate and Energy package

    The Climate Group's policy director Mark Kenber gave a cautious welcome to the Climate and Energy package agreed by EU Heads of Government in Brussels on December 12th.

  • Date:
    11 December 2008
    Location:

    California Air Resources Board approves AB32 Scoping Plan

    California's Air Resources Board has voted to adopt the AB-32 Scoping Plan, a roadmap that describes how the state will reach the goals of AB32...

  • Date:
    10 December 2008
    Location:

    State and regional governments unite, commit to stepping up low carbon action for Copenhagen

    State and regional governments from all corners of the world today committed to setting targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency as part of a comprehensive "statement of action" to accelerate low carbon policies....

  • Date:
    08 December 2008
    Location:

    Gov Schwarzenegger: "Green rules and regulations" will help planet, economy

    In a video message, California's Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today told UN delegates gathered at The Climate Group's States and Regions Climate Leaders Summit in Poland that green rules and regulations will help both the climate and the economy...

  • Date:
    02 December 2008
    Location:

    The UK Climate Change Act

    The UK Parliament has passed a powerful trio of climate and energy-related legislation - including the Climate Change Act...

  • Date:
    21 November 2008
    Location:

    Major development in US climate debate

    The Climate Group's Michael Allegretti and Evan Juska consider the impact of a new pro-environment Energy & Commerce committee in the US.

  • Date:
    19 November 2008
    Location:

    Obama to US Governors, global climate leaders: "New Ally in White House"

    Speaking to attendees of the Governors' Global Climate Summit convened by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the US President-elect assured an audience of state and regional leaders from around the world that his administration would mark a "new era" of US climate leadership.

  • Date:
    06 November 2008
    Location:

    Opinion: US climate policy under the Obama presidency

    What does the election of Obama mean for the coming climate negotiations at Poznan and Copenhagen? The Climate Group's US Policy Director Michael Allegretti and Evan Juska weigh in....

  • Date:
    16 October 2008
    Location:

    The Climate Group supports AB32 Scoping Plan

    California Air Resources Board Chairperson Mary Nichols today announced details of the final scoping plan for Assembly Bill 32 (AB32), the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006...

  • Date:
    25 September 2008
    Location:

    Australian PM Rudd Joins International Business Leaders for CEO Roundtable

    On 24 September 2008, The °Climate Group hosted Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for a CEO roundtable with key climate leaders from the international business arena...

  • Date:
    15 September 2008
    Location:

    Greenhouse Indicator extended to Queensland

    The °Climate Group has expanded its weekly Greenhouse Indicator to the Australian State of Queensland...

  • Date:
    31 July 2008
    Location:

    China unleashes Clean Revolution

    China is over-taking more developed economies in exploiting valuable economic opportunities, creating green-collar jobs and leading development of critical low carbon technologies, says a new report to be published by The °Climate Group...

  • Date:
    17 July 2008
    Location:

    Australian Government releases green paper on emissions trading

    On 16 July, the Government of Australia released a Green Paper for the creation of a Carbon Emissions Reduction Scheme...

  • Date:
    09 July 2008
    Location:

    The Climate Group welcomes G8 "vision" to halve emissions by 2050

    The °Climate Group has welcomed the news that G8 leaders have agreed a long-term target of halving global emissions by 2050 but cautioned that this must just be the beginning of further concerted work over the next 18 months...

  • Date:
    15 April 2008
    Location:

    Carbon Trading: High Hopes for Lieberman-Warner

    Key legislation in Congress and a hive of activity on the carbon trading front suggest real progress, writes The °Climate Group's Emily Farnworth in a column at ClimateChangeCorp.com...

  • Date:
    14 April 2008
    Location:

    Australia's Victoria and NSW Show Higher Greenhouse Emissions in 2008

    The world's first weekly greenhouse indicator has revealed that greenhouse emissions from energy in NSW and Victoria have risen for the first quarter in 2008...

  • Date:
    01 April 2008
    Location:

    Watch BBC's HardTalk with Changhua Wu, Greater China Director of The °Climate Group

    In a hard-hitting HardTalk interview first broadcast on Wednesday 26th March, the BBC's Stephen Sackur talks to Changhua Wu, Greater China Director for The °Climate Group....

  • Date:
    18 March 2008
    Location:

    Breaking the Climate Deadlock: Tony Blair in China to Promote Initiative

    Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair visited China to promote our joint Breaking the Climate Deadlock initiative.

  • Date:
    14 March 2008
    Location:

    The Climate Group supports Tony Blair's new climate change initiative: Breaking the Climate Deadlock

    Former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair, has today announced a major new climate change initiative: Breaking the Climate Deadlock - achieving a global deal on climate change. The Climate Group - an independent, not-for-profit organisation working internationally with government and business leaders - is providing strategic international support for this new initiative...

  • Date:
    13 March 2008
    Location:

    The °Climate Group wins ?1.5M lottery funding

    The °Climate Group, one of the world's most influential climate change charities, has won significant funding worth ?1.5 million from the Dutch National Postcode Lottery - Nationale Postcode Loterij - to fund a major project involving state and regional governments around the world...

  • Date:
    03 February 2008
    Location:

    THWAITES AND FLANNERY JOIN CLIMATE LEADERSHIP GROUP

    Former Victorian Deputy Premier John Thwaites has been appointed chair of The °Climate Group in Australia. Recently retired from politics, Mr Thwaites was Victoria's first Minister for Climate Change. He will be joined on The °Climate Group's Australian Board by 2007 Australian of the Year Tim Flannery, who will be vice-chair...

  • Date:
    30 January 2008
    Location:

    2007-2008: The Climate Group Perspective

    Climate change shot to the top of global agenda in 2007. The °Climate Group pauses to consider the ground covered in 2007 - and to assess the challenges and the events that await us in 2008...

  • Date:
    25 January 2008
    Location:

    EU Climate Change Laws Will Lead World by Example

    The °Climate Group welcomed Europe's new climate change package announced yesterday and hailed it as a bold lead for the rest of the world to follow....

  • Date:
    18 January 2008
    Location:

    Tony Blair meets Florida Governor Crist and addresses CEO roundtable on climate change

    Governor Crist said Blair's leadership on climate change "is enormously helpful to us, to our administration, what we're trying to do to keep the ball moving down the field."

  • Date:
    09 January 2008
    Location:

    Opinion: Regions that may rescue the planet

    In an article published by www.climatechangecorp.com, The °Climate Group's Emily Farnworth illustrates California and Guangdong as exciting new grounds for potential climate change laws....

  • Date:
    22 November 2007
    Location:

    UN Secretary-General urges action on the IPCC's findings

    Welcoming the release IPCC's Fourth Assessment Report, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said: "The message it contains could not be simpler.The threat of climate change is real and there are concrete and affordable ways to deal with it."

  • Date:
    19 November 2007
    Location:

    UK Prime Minister Praises Work of Together Campaign

    Prime Minister Gordon Brown "impressed" by coalition of UK companies helping individuals and households to tackle climate change....

  • Date:
    02 November 2007
    Location:

    New York City joins The Climate Group and Together

    In front of 740 US mayors, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced that the City of New York would join The Climate Group and the 'Together' campaign being launched in the US early next year.

  • Date:
    05 October 2007
    Location:

    The Climate Group urges Europe to lead on a low carbon economy

    Speaking at an event in the European Parliament, CEO Steve Howard said: "As momentum builds towards a successor to Kyoto, EU leaders have a unique opportunity to lead the world in growing a low carbon economy."

  • Date:
    17 August 2007
    Location:

    Ontario Announces Ambitious Action Plan on Climate Change

    The Government of Ontario recently unveiled "Go Green: Ontario's Action Plan On Climate Change." This ambitious five-point action plan against climate change promises to tackle climate change province-wide through an innovative blend of low-carbon targets, incentives and solutions....

  • Date:
    13 August 2007
    Location:

    South Australia launches solar feed-in scheme to promote renewable energy use

    °Climate Group member South Australia has released an unprecedented solar "feed-in" legislation. This move by the State Government will see home owners with solar panels receive double credit for power they feed back into the grid...

  • Date:
    30 July 2007
    Location:

    Steve Howard on Florida's new climate commitments

    "The speed with which Governor Crist acted is impressive and provides a great example of what can be achieved in a relatively short space of time."

  • Date:
    13 July 2007
    Location:

    The Climate Group Co-convenes Leadership Roundtable for Florida Governor's Climate Summit

    On July 13th The °Climate Group convened two business roundtables for Florida Governor Charlie Crist's "Serve to Preserve: A Florida Summit on Global Climate Change" to discuss how government and business can best collaborate to address climate change: through deployment of clean energy and clean technologies; by engaging citizens and customers; and by rapidly reducing greenhouse gases.

  • Date:
    12 July 2007
    Location:

    HSBC launches tracking survey of international public attitudes to climate change

    The HSBC Climate Confidence Index shows that people in developing economies exhibit the greatest concern towards the problem of climate change and in developed economies the greatest indifference...

  • Date:
    26 June 2007
    Location:

    Blair and Schwarzenegger meet business leaders to accelerate climate change solutions

    19 business leaders met with British PM Tony Blair and California's Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on June 26th to accelerate transatlantic action towards a low carbon economy.

  • Date:
    25 June 2007
    Location:

    Ontario Government sets ambitious greenhouse gas targets

    Premier Dalton McGuinty says Ontario will build on its efforts to fight climate change by setting aggressive targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of the government's climate change plan...

  • Date:
    08 June 2007
    Location:

    G8 leaders on climate change

    The leaders of the G8 countries have moved closer to the long-term agreement on emission reduction targets that the public, scientists and businesses have been calling for...

  • Date:
    07 June 2007
    Location:

    Australia takes step towards national emissions trading

    State and territory environment ministers agreed to a proposal for mandatory reporting by companies emitting more than 25,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases a year.

  • Date:
    07 June 2007
    Location:

    Summary of the Chinese national climate change program

    On June 4th China announced its aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions growth by almost one billion tonnes by 2010 under a long-awaited national climate plan announced in Beijing.

  • Date:
    01 June 2007
    Location:

    President Bush sends mixed signals on climate treaty ahead of G8

    US President George Bush sent out mixed messages on climate change yesterday as he appeared to be joining the international mainstream on climate change by signalling the need for emissions targets and an international agreement covering the world's largest emitters.

  • Date:
    04 May 2007
    Location:

    PREMIER BRACKS SIGNS CLIMATE CHANGE MOU WITH GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER

    Victorian Premier Steve Bracks today met with Californian Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in Los Angeles to discuss ways both States can work together to tackle climate change in their countries...

  • Date:
    13 March 2007
    Location:

    UK Government unveils new draft Climate Change Bill

    The draft Climate Change Bill calls for an independent panel to set ministers a "carbon budget" every five years, in a bid to cut emissions by 60% by 2050.

  • Date:
    07 March 2007
    Location:

    EU agrees renewable energy target

    European Union leaders have agreed to adopt a binding target on the use of renewable energy, such as wind and solar power, officials say.

  • Date:
    27 February 2007
    Location:

    London launches climate change strategy

    The first-ever comprehensive plan by a large city to cut carbon emissions, the plan sets out how London will reduce its carbon emissions by 60 percent of 1990 levels by 2025.

  • Date:
    14 February 2007
    Location:

    More Companies Make Link Between Climate Change and Increased Profit

    More companies, cities and regional governments than ever are managing to reduce their carbon footprints while strengthening operational performance, shows a new edition of the report Carbon Down Profits Up released today. In many cases these organisations have made significant cost savings as a result of their actions...

  • Date:
    12 February 2007
    Location:

    The Climate Group Convenes Corporate Leaders Panel for the Legislators Forum on Climate Change

    Dr. Steve Howard, CEO of The Climate Group - an organisation dedicated to advancing business and government leadership on climate change - will facilitate a business leader panel featuring Jim Rogers (CEO, Duke/Cinergy), Roger Ferguson (Chairman, Swiss Re America Holding), Sir Richard Branson (CEO, Virgin), Joe Pettus (Senior Vice President, Fuel & Energy Operations, Safeway) and Rick Lazio (Government Relations, JP Morgan)...

  • Date:
    30 January 2007
    Location:

    Climate change takes centre stage at Davos

    The snow came late to Davos - but just in time to give the impression of a more normal winter for the 2,400 delegates attending this year's World Economic Forum (WEF).

  • Date:
    13 November 2006
    Location:

    The Climate Group showcases regional actions at United Nations Climate Conference

    The Climate Group is bringing Linda Adams, California's Secretary for Environmental Protection, to the COP in Nairobi the week of November 13th to meet with the heads of regional governments across the world to discuss climate change action.

  • Date:
    30 October 2006
    Location:

    The Climate Group responds to The Stern Review

    The key message from the report, the most extensive analysis carried out to date on the economics of climate change, is that the costs of taking action now (likely to amount to approximately 1% of GDP) are far outweighed by the costs associated with adopting a 'wait and see' attitude.

  • Date:
    31 July 2006
    Location:

    The Climate Group Convenes Climate and Energy Roundtable

    Prime Minister Tony Blair and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger join international business leaders to hold frank and far-reaching discussions on global partnership approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions...

  • Date:
    27 April 2004
    Location:

    Collaboration and Leadership Will Combat Climate Change, Says PM Tony Blair

    Today, Prime Minister Tony Blair pledged his support for a new organisation dedicated to accelerating the world's response to the biggest issue facing the planet today - climate change.

  • Date:
    01 March 2004
    Location:

    World's Leading Greenhouse Gas Reducers Gather in Toronto

    Toronto, Canada: Leaders from corporations, governments and financiers from across the globe will meet today at the Climate Group's first major international "Conference of the Reducers" to demonstrate how they are taking practical action to drastically reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

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  • Date:
    17 June 2012 - 22 June 2012 
    Location:
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Rio+20 Earth Summit 2012

    The Climate Group will be at the Rio+20 Earth Summit to showcase The Clean Revolution. Find out more soon.

  • Date:
    22 February 2012 - 24 February 2012 
    Location:
    Capella Resort, Singapore

    The Economist presents the World Oceans Summit

    The Economist is staging an exciting new initiative in Singapore from February 22-24 2012―the World Oceans Summit. Mark Kenber, CEO, The Climate Group will be speaking at the event, along with global leaders from government, business, organizations, NGO, think-tanks and academia.

  • Date:
    07 December 2011 - 07 December 2011 
    Location:
    Blyde River Room, DEC, Durban, South Africa

    Financing climate action at sub-national level

    nrg4SD and The Climate Group bring together leading governments and businesses to showcase how domestic climate initiatives are being financed at sub-national level and what is needed from international financing mechanisms at this level in the future.

  • Date:
    22 November 2011 - 22 November 2011 
    Location:
    London

    Guardian Cleantech Summit

    The third annual Guardian Cleantech Summit takes place on November 22 in London, bringing international experts together to discuss driving investment and growth in a global cleantech market.

  • Date:
    21 October 2011 - 21 October 2011 
    Location:
    Lyon, France

    European Conference of Regions on Climate Action

    On October 20- 21, 2011, The Region of Rhône-Alpes, nrg4SD and The Climate Group invite European regions, local authorities, businesses, NGOs and representatives of civil society to attend a conference in Lyon to provide a European follow up to the sub national commitments in the agreed Cancun Statement and initiate more regular European exchange.

  • Date:
    20 October 2011 - 21 October 2011 
    Location:
    Lyon, France

    European Conference of Regions on Climate Action

    On October 20- 21, 2011, The Region of Rhône-Alpes, nrg4SD and The Climate Group invite European regions, local authorities, businesses, NGOs and representatives of civil society to attend a conference in Lyon to provide a European follow up to the sub national commitments in the agreed Cancun Statement and initiate more regular European exchange.

  • Date:
    26 September 2011 - 26 September 2011 
    Location:
    New York City

    Climate Week NYC

    From September 19 - 26 2011 business, government, NGO and thought leaders will come together at Climate Week NYC 2011 to call for a Clean Revolution, one that ensures growth, creates jobs, and secures clean energy access for millions of people worldwide.

  • Date:
    25 September 2011 - 26 September 2011 
    Location:
    New York City

    Climate Week NYC

    From September 19 - 26 2011 business, government, NGO and thought leaders will come together at Climate Week NYC 2011 to call for a Clean Revolution, one that ensures growth, creates jobs, and secures clean energy access for millions of people worldwide.

  • Date:
    24 September 2011 - 26 September 2011 
    Location:
    New York City

    Climate Week NYC

    From September 19 - 26 2011 business, government, NGO and thought leaders will come together at Climate Week NYC 2011 to call for a Clean Revolution, one that ensures growth, creates jobs, and secures clean energy access for millions of people worldwide.

  • Date:
    23 September 2011 - 26 September 2011 
    Location:
    New York City

    Climate Week NYC

    From September 19 - 26 2011 business, government, NGO and thought leaders will come together at Climate Week NYC 2011 to call for a Clean Revolution, one that ensures growth, creates jobs, and secures clean energy access for millions of people worldwide.

  • Date:
    22 September 2011 - 26 September 2011 
    Location:
    New York City

    Climate Week NYC

    From September 19 - 26 2011 business, government, NGO and thought leaders will come together at Climate Week NYC 2011 to call for a Clean Revolution, one that ensures growth, creates jobs, and secures clean energy access for millions of people worldwide.

  • Date:
    21 September 2011 - 26 September 2011 
    Location:
    New York City

    Climate Week NYC

    From September 19 - 26 2011 business, government, NGO and thought leaders will come together at Climate Week NYC 2011 to call for a Clean Revolution, one that ensures growth, creates jobs, and secures clean energy access for millions of people worldwide.

  • Date:
    20 September 2011 - 26 September 2011 
    Location:
    New York City

    Climate Week NYC

    From September 19 - 26 2011 business, government, NGO and thought leaders will come together at Climate Week NYC 2011 to call for a Clean Revolution, one that ensures growth, creates jobs, and secures clean energy access for millions of people worldwide.

  • Date:
    19 September 2011 - 26 September 2011 
    Location:
    New York City

    Climate Week NYC

    From September 19 - 26 2011 business, government, NGO and thought leaders will come together at Climate Week NYC 2011 to call for a Clean Revolution, one that ensures growth, creates jobs, and secures clean energy access for millions of people worldwide.

  • Date:
    06 September 2011 - 06 September 2011 
    Location:
    The Royal Institution of Great Britain, London

    Leading a Clean Energy Revolution

    Bringing together distinguished guests and panelists, Leading a Clean Energy Revolution is an opportunity to highlight the leadership of our sub-national government and business members and to discuss what is needed to drive a 'clean energy revolution' – in particular the policies and mechanisms required.

  • Date:
    17 March 2011 
    Location:
    Silver Oak Hall, Habitat World, India Habitat Center, Delhi, India

    India's Clean Revolution report launch

    The Climate Group launch the India's Clean Revolution report at an international press event and panel discussion in New Delhi on March 17.

  • Date:
    06 December 2010 - 08 December 2010 
    Location:
    Cancun, Mexico

    Climate Leaders Summit 2010

    The Climate Leaders Summit 2010, held during the second week of COP16 in Cancun, Mexico, will bring the world’s most influential coalition of government and business leaders to focus on initiatives and actions they are taking to bring about a Clean Revolution.

  • Date:
    06 December 2010 
    Location:
    Cancun, Mexico

    Climate Leaders Summit 2010: Day 1 - Climate Action in China

    Day 1 of The Climate Leaders Summit 2010 will have a special focus on sub-national government leadership and action in China.

  • Date:
    07 December 2010 
    Location:
    Cancun, Mexico

    Climate Leaders Summit 2010: Day 2 - The Clean Revolution

    Day 2 of The Climate Leaders Summit 2010 will focus on members of The Climate Group’s international alliance of business, cities, states and regions, allowing them to showcase their roles in the Clean Revolution.

  • Date:
    06 December 2010 
    Location:
    Cancun, Mexico

    A Better World Reception

    Nike, Bicep and The Climate Group are hosting "A Better World Reception: Celebrating bold climate action that will create a cleaner, smarter, more prosperous planet for all" in Cancun, Mexico.

  • Date:
    08 December 2010 
    Location:
    Cancun, Mexico

    Climate Leaders Summit 2010: Day 3 - Working Session

    Day 3 of The Climate Leaders Summit 2010 consists of a working session for The Climate Group's government members to share experiences and learn from one another.

  • Date:
    15 November 2010 
    Location:
    UK Foreign Office, London

    UK-India Business Leaders Climate Group – report launch

    The UK-India Business Leaders Climate Group will meet in London in November to call for closer trade ties on clean technologies to boost efforts to grow their economies, create jobs and meet national emissions targets.

  • Date:
    19 October 2010 
    Location:
    Melbourne, Australia

    Climate Leaders’ Breakfast – Launching a new climate change guide for Victorian business

    The Climate Group will host a climate leaders’ breakfast to launch a new guide for Victorian business, authored by The Climate Group with support from the Government of Victoria.

  • Date:
    07 September 2010 
    Location:
    London, UK

    EV20 London Electric Fleet Roundtable

    The Climate Group are holding an EV20 roundtable to explore the viability of creating a London electric fleet coalition.

  • Date:
    20 September 2010 - 26 September 2010 
    Location:
    New York City, US

    Climate Week NY˚C 2010

    Between 20-26 September, on the sidelines of the United Nations’ General Assembly meeting, The Climate Group will host 'Climate Week NY˚C 2010' in New York City, a global forum to mobilize an international public-private response to climate change.

  • Date:
    20 September 2010 
    Location:
    New York City, US

    Climate Week NY˚C - Opening Ceremony

    For the second straight year, global business leaders and policymakers representing some of the world’s most influential companies, cities, states, regions and nations will convene at the Climate Week NY°C Opening Ceremony.

  • Date:
    21 September 2010 
    Location:
    New York City, US

    Climate Week NY˚C - Financing Smart Cities, States & Regions: Policies to Stimulate the Growth of Emerging Technologies

    On the second day of Climate Week NY°C, The Climate Group will host a high-level discussion on smart policies and financing of low carbon technologies, with government and business leaders sharing success stories and helping others to develop and implement policies that will have the same impact in their own regions.

  • Date:
    23 July 2010 
    Location:
    London, UK

    'Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture' - Lunch and Roundtable Discussion

    The Climate Group and Mr Anthony Pratt, Chairman of Visy Industries and Pratt Industries, host a lunch and roundtable discussion on 'Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture'.

  • Date:
    02 June 2010 - 02 June 2010 
    Location:
    The Science Museum, London

    SMART 2020 – Source-to-Socket: A Smart Grid Executive Seminar

    The Source-to-Socket seminar will bring together thought-leaders, innovators and senior utility players with an interest in smart grid, and will consist of a series of expert panel discussions.

  • Date:
    02 June 2010 - 02 June 2010 
    Location:
    Bonn, Germany

    States and Regions: Technologies and targets on the road to Mexico

    The State of North Rhine Westphalia and The Climate Group will host a high-level meeting of sub-national leaders in Bonn, Germany, halfway towards COP16 in Cancun, Mexico.

  • Date:
    24 May 2010 
    Location:
    Melbourne, Australia

    Accelerating the low-carbon economy in Victoria – Business and Government Roundtable

    The Climate Group hosts a business and government roundtable discussion on the development of the low-carbon economy in the state of Victoria.

  • Date:
    20 April 2009 - 22 April 2010 
    Location:
    Monte Video, Uruguay

    3rd World Summit of Regions on Climate Change

    The Network of Regional Governments for Sustainable Development, a partner in The Climate Group's States and Regions work, is hosting a summit in Monte Video in April which aims to address all sustainable development issues surrounding climate change.

  • Date:
    16 April 2010 - 16 April 2010 
    Location:
    Washington, DC

    'Reducing Emissions in China' Roundtable

    A private lunch with international business, government and thought leaders to discuss how China will likely meet and verify its emission reduction commitments, and the implications for an international review process.

  • Date:
    04 March 2010 - 04 March 2010 
    Location:
    Région Île de France, Paris

    European state and regional leaders to meet ahead of March EC meeting

    European state and regional leaders are meeting in Paris ahead of the European Council meeting at the end of March, hoping to send a clear message for the EU to prioritize common actions towards a low carbon economy.

Blogs

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Interviews

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  • Richard Tarboton

    Date:
    06 February 2012

    Richard Tarboton, Director of Energy and Carbon, BT Group, sheds light on the company's innovative carbon intensity reduction target, the benefits of investing in the Clean Revolution for the telecommunications industry and how BT Group is marrying economic success and climate stabilization.

  • Michael R. Bloomberg

    Date:
    04 January 2012

    Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City, looks back at the city's proudest achievements to date, explains the driving forces behind his climate leadership role and shares exactly how he got the wider business community to back his innovative plans.

  • Tim O'Loughlin

    Date:
    31 October 2011

    Tim O'Loughlin, Commissioner for Renewable Energy, South Australia explains what enabled the state to set more ambitious goals, shares his lessons in Clean Revolution leadership and outlines his critical next steps for the leading low carbon state.

  • Suresh Prabhu

    Date:
    12 September 2011

    We speak to Mr Suresh P Prabhu, Ex-Federal Cabinet Minister of Industry, Energy, Environment and Forests, Chemicals and Fertilizers, Heavy Industry & Public Enterprises, Government of India, to find out more about the Clean Revolution that is unfolding in India, and how to accelerate this movement.

  • David Antonioli

    Date:
    02 February 2011

    The Climate Group speaks to David Antonioli, CEO of The Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS), about the role of VCS in relation to businesses and governments, as well as its plans for expansion in the next five years.

  • Francisco Javier Díaz Carvajal

    Date:
    16 December 2010

    The Climate Group spoke to Francisco Javier Díaz Carvajal, Minister for the Environment of Quintana Roo, about how the Mexican State is accelerating bold, new climate policies that will boost jobs and growth in their local economy and how it is inspiring other Mexican States to follow its example.

  • Premier Jean Charest

    Date:
    06 December 2010

    Premier Jean Charest of Quebec speaks to The Climate Group about his predictions and expectations from the upcoming COP16 negotiations in Cancun, as well as the policies and actions that are being driven forward by the state of Quebec in the fight against climate change.

  • Gregory Barker M.P.

    Date:
    04 June 2010

    With the General Election in May 2010 having produced a coalition government, The Climate Group spoke to Conservative MP and recently appointed Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change, Gregory Barker.

  • Hannah Ryder (DECC)

    Date:
    25 March 2010

    Hannah Ryder, Team Leader, International Climate Change Finance and Governance, DECC, gives us the UK government’s perspective on what’s next for climate finance and governance following the Copenhagen Accord.

  • Ajay Mathur on Energy Efficiency in India

    Date:
    01 December 2009

    The Climate Group spoke with the Director General of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Dr. Ajay Mathur, to find out more about the work happening on energy efficiency in India and what can be done to enhance these efforts.

  • James Cameron on Climate Bonds

    Date:
    27 March 2009

    The Climate Group caught up with James Cameron to discuss his recent call for climate bonds, which he believes could fast-track investment into the infrastructure projects that will put the UK on the path to a low carbon future.

  • Dr Erik Haites on Climate Finance

    Date:
    27 March 2009

    A global agreement on climate change must not only set targets and commitments - it must come up with a means to finance its implementation. The Climate Group recently spoke with Dr. Erik Haites to better understand the challenges and intricacies of achieving and implementing a successful financial framework.

  • Gregory Barker M.P.

    Date:
    05 February 2009

    On 16 January, the UK Conservative Party made headlines with their Low Carbon Economy plan. The Climate Group spoke with Gregory Barker, Conservative MP and Shadow Minister for the Environment, about the proposal...

  • Martin Parry

    Date:
    30 September 2008

    The Climate Group recently spoke with Martin Parry on the subject of climate science. Parry is co-chair of the IPCC's Working Group II on Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability...

  • Mike Rann

    Date:
    06 August 2008

    Leader of the driest state on the driest continent, South Australian Premier Mike Rann understands the need to tackle climate change perhaps more than most...

  • Shyam Saran

    Date:
    01 July 2008

    Shyam Saran is the Indian Prime Minister's Special Envoy on climate change issues. In the lead-up to the 2008 G8 Summit, The °Climate Group spoke with Mr Saran about the role India can play in the development of a fair, equitable and effective global deal on climate change...

  • Preeti Malhotra

    Date:
    23 April 2008

    Preeti Malhotra has worked closely with the Indian government across bilateral and multilateral negotiations and processes, including the UNFCCC, Asia-Pacific Partnership, and G8+5 dialogues, to name a few. She joined The °Climate Group as our India Director in March 2008...

  • Bill Weihl

    Date:
    29 June 2007

    Bill Weihl, Google's Green Energy Czar, talks about plans to reduce emissions, engage users and get behind new low carbon technologies...

  • David Miliband

    Date:
    25 January 2007

    On 5 May 2006 David Miliband became DEFRA's Secretary of State. We spoke with him about climate change policy...

  • Fabian Nunez

    Date:
    12 September 2006

    We speak with Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez co-author of California's ground-breaking bill AB 32...

  • Professor Suani Coelho

    Date:
    02 February 2006

    Prof. Suani Coelho, Deputy Environment Secretary, São Paulo, discusses the state's action on climate change...

  • Steve Howard

    Date:
    15 July 2005

    On 8th July 2005 the G8 leaders signed an agreement on climate change. The Climate Group's CEO, Dr. Steve Howard, gives his reaction...

  • Nicky Gavron

    Date:
    14 July 2005

    Nicky Gavron, London's Deputy Mayor, talked to The Climate Group in July 2005 about plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in London, and the role that cities globally can play in tackling climate change.

  • Dr Alan Lloyd

    Date:
    08 June 2005

    We discuss California's emission reduction policies with Dr. Alan Lloyd, Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency.

  • Rocky Anderson

    Date:
    10 May 2005

    Rocky Anderson, Mayor of Salt Lake City discusses how the city is combating climate change and why cities have a crucial role to play in addressing the issue.....

  • Gary Doer

    Date:
    08 March 2005

    Gary Doer, the Premier of Manitoba, talks to The Climate Group about the importance of state level action in driving forward progress on emissions reduction.

  • Anita Roddick

    Date:
    06 August 2004

    Pioneering founder of The Body Shop Anita Roddick talks about business responsibility and climate change, August 2004.

  • Klaus Toepfer

    Date:
    23 July 2004

    "We need to sound the alarm call to both private businesses, and ordinary people, so that they do their utmost to create a future market that is less energy and carbon intensive."

  • Professor Sir David King

    Date:
    29 June 2004

    "There is no bigger problem than climate change. The threat is quite simple, it's a threat to our civilisation."

Publications

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  • Post-COP17 Briefing 04 January 2012

    Date:
    04 January 2012

    COP17 took place in Durban, South Africa, from November 28 to December 9, 2011. Download the full Post-COP17 Briefing, which marks the end of Damian Ryan our Senior Policy Manager's Durban coverage, and features country perspectives from our global policy staff in Australia, China, Europe, India and the US.

  • China's Clean Revolution IV - English Language Summary 06 November 2011

    Date:
    06 November 2011

    The Climate Group Greater China has published a briefing note based on our fourth annual China’s Clean Revolution report, Financing China’s Low Carbon Growth, the full report of which is available in Mandarin.

  • Information Marketplaces: The New Economics of Cities 29 November 2011

    Date:
    29 November 2011

    Information Marketplaces: The New Economics of Cities, is written in partnership with The Climate Group, Arup, Accenture and Horizon and the University of Nottingham, and investigates how technology can be used in cities to meet the growing challenges of expanding urbanization.

  • Australia: Clean Energy Plan - Update 22 November 2011

    Date:
    22 November 2011

    The Climate Group Australia has published a Clean Energy Plan briefing paper which provides an update to The Climate Group’s July 2011 Clean Energy Future Briefing Paper, covering how the scheme has changed since July 2011 as well as Australia’s key goals in the upcoming international negotiations at Durban COP17 and the Rio Earth Summit.

  • China City Low Carbon Tour 16 November 2011

    Date:
    16 November 2011

    Building on our 2010 China’s Clean Revolution: Cities report, we review the status of implementation of the 12th Five Year Plan in China’s cities. We visited four cities as case studies - Hangzhou, Wuhan, Dongguan and Kashgar - conducting workshops and interviews with city officials in each.

  • TheCleanRevolution.org 05 October 2011

    Date:
    05 October 2011

    To illustrate the emerging global leadership of the Clean Revolution, we have selected an initial set of eight success stories. We have presented these case studies on a new website, TheCleanRevolution.org, which aims to be the world’s most comprehensive compilation of information and best practices for how the world's leading governments and businesses are implementing the Clean Revolution.

  • Australia's Clean Energy Plan Policy Briefing Paper 19 July 2011

    Date:
    19 July 2011

    The Climate Group Australia has published a Policy Briefing Paper in reaction to the Australian Government's recently announced Clean Energy Plan. The document is designed to give an overview of the main elements of the package, as well as a brief analysis of the scheme.

  • Leading the Way: Policy Design for a Clean Revolution 14 June 2011

    Date:
    14 June 2011

    Leading the Way: Policy Design for a Clean Revolution, provides detailed case studies on the implementation of unique and effective policy design elements in North America. The report shows how state policies designed to reduce GHG emissions matter and demonstrates the key elements to successful implementation, to ultimately inspire more local government leaders to work together with us to accelerate the Clean Revolution.

  • India's Clean Revolution 23 March 2011

    Date:
    23 March 2011

    India’s Clean Revolution analyzes the low carbon development path India must take, for a share of the USD2.2 billion global clean technology market. The report makes the compelling argument that by prioritizing bold low carbon policies and investing in clean energy now, India is creating a better, more secure, and more prosperous future for its more than one billion people.

  • Delivering Low Carbon Growth: A Guide to China's 12th Five Year Plan 07 March 2011

    Date:
    07 March 2011

    China has plans to continue its ‘clean revolution’ over the next five years, with significant targets for low-carbon energy, energy efficiency and clean technology. This report looks at how the policy framework, as contained in the 12th Five Year Plan covering 2011-2015, will be more sophisticated, with phasing in of market mechanisms and ‘bottom-up’ action in provinces and cities.

  • COP 16: Post-Cancun Analysis briefing 30 January 2011

    Date:
    30 January 2011

    The Climate Group has put together a policy briefing which provides analysis and views on what the 2010 UN Climate Conference in Cancun means for governments and businesses.

  • China Clean Revolution Report III: Low Carbon Development in Cities 06 December 2010

    Date:
    06 December 2010

    As China gears up to announce its 12th Five-Year Plan (FYP) for its economic development between 2011 and 2015, The Climate Group releases 'China’s Clean Revolution III: Low Carbon Development in Cities' report, which focuses on the role cities will need to play in ensuring China’s ambitious targets on the low carbon economy are met.

  • Cashing in on Carbon 19 October 2010

    Date:
    19 October 2010

    'Cashing in on Carbon' is a new guide, produced with support from The Government of Victoria, that provides practical information on how businesses in Victoria, Australia, can limit their emissions, reduce their costs and increase their efficiency as part of a new low-carbon economy.

  • China EV20 Report: Executive Summary 03 May 2010

    Date:
    03 May 2010

    The Climate Group launches 'Market Transformation of Low Carbon Technology: Electric Vehicles', a new report that focuses directly on the current developments and arising opportunities for electric vehicles in China.