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01 February 2012

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EU Commission analysis shows increased ambition will benefit Europe’s economy

According to an analysis published by the European Commission yesterday, increasing the EU emissions reduction target to 30% by 2020 would bring significant economic, environmental and health benefits for all member states.
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24 January 2012

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Clean Revolution leader: Better Place

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 Better Place, the leading electric vehicle services provider that is set on tackling one of this century’s biggest challenges: moving the world to sustainable transportation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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22 August 2011

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Poitou-Charentes approves crucial EV grants

On August 19, 2011, the French region of Poitou-Charentes adopted a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) grants plan targeted at business firms, local communities and individual consumers, helping drive a Clean Revolution in the region.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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15 June 2011

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74 leading companies call for climate action to boost EU economy and jobs

An ever-increasing list of top European companies, presently totalling 72, have signed up to a declaration calling on the European Union to adopt a 30% emissions reduction target by 2020 below 1990 levels, to preserve the European Union’s competitiveness, increase jobs and build a low-carbon economy.
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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.
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14 June 2011

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Australia, Europe and NZ lead in global practices: climate change investor groups publish report

The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), the North American Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR) and the Australia/New Zealand Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC), today published a report on the investment practices of asset managers and owners towards climate change issues, which shows bold action towards accelerating the Clean Revolution.
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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.
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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.
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30 May 2011

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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.
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18 May 2011

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Million-Forest and Baidu launch Million-miracle project in Beijing

On May 15, 2011, Million-Forest and Baidu Company launched Million-miracle project in Beijing. The Climate Group Greater China Director Changhua Wu, UNEP representative Yan Chang, China Green Foundation office director Peng Chen, Vice President of Baidu marketing Guang Zhu, Love ambassador Mi Yang attended the Chinese city-based program launch.
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16 May 2011

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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.
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12 May 2011

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Changhua Wu, China Director, on the role of CCS in China

Changhua Wu, Greater China Director, The Climate Group, on the prospects for CCS to help China meet its objectives in reducing its impact on greenhouse gas emissions and continuing to advance its economy.
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06 May 2011

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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.
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03 May 2011

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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.
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01 March 2011

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Germany’s North-Rhine Westphalia redoubles commitment to EU clean revolution

The German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) reconfirmed its commitment to ambitious climate action today by joining two of The Climate Group’s global initiatives.
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10 December 2010

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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.
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10 December 2010

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Unlocking market transformation in energy efficiency and clean power

On the last day of the fifth annual Climate Leaders Summit held in Cancun, a dozen business and government leaders came together to explore the pace of market transformation and the key technologies and policies that will unlock a clean industrial revolution.
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08 December 2010

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Clean Revolution Ceremony: leadership and action

Day two of the Climate Leaders Summit, set on the sidelines of the UN’s COP16 negotiations in Cancun, opened on Tuesday with the Clean Revolution Ceremony, where leading businesses and international state and regional governments announced new commitments to further drive a clean industrial revolution.
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07 December 2010

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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.
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06 December 2010

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‘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.
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06 December 2010

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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.
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25 November 2010

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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.
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18 November 2010

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LED pilot launched in Kolkata to save costs and emissions in India’s largest ever city installation of LED streetlights

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), international NGO The Climate Group and HSBC this week announced the launch of India's largest Light Emitting Diode (LED) streetlighting pilot program in Kolkata.
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19 October 2010

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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.
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07 October 2010

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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.
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28 July 2010

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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.
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24 June 2010

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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'...
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16 June 2010

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The Climate Group calls on cities and companies to partner on SMART 2020 cities and regions initiative

Cisco and The Climate Group convened some of the world’s leading cities in China today to expand their landmark network of smart cities, states and regions in a bid to reverse growing levels of urban greenhouse gas pollution...
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02 June 2010

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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...
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27 May 2010

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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...
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24 May 2010

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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...
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12 May 2010

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1000-Village Solar LED Initiative sees new launch in Sichuan to promote greener provinces

The Climate Group and Jet Li One Foundation Project today launched a new solar lighting project in Pengzhou village in Chengdu, in the Sichuan province of China as part of their joint 1000-Village Solar LED Initiative...
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21 March 2010

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Greenhouse gas emissions down 1.6 per cent this summer in Australia's eastern states

Emissions from energy use in Australia's Eastern States have fallen this summer by 1.6 per cent or 1.2 million tonnes according to a new Climate Group report published today.
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06 March 2010

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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...
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04 March 2010

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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.
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17 January 2010

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall In 2009 Across Australia's Eastern States

A new report has revealed that greenhouse gas emissions from energy-use in Australias eastern states fell by 1.8 per cent in 2009.
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18 December 2009

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"Trail-blazer" Arnold Schwarzenegger wins first annual climate award for leadership

California's Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was awarded The Climate Group and South Australia's first annual Regional Leadership award by chair of The Climate Group's States and Regions Alliance Premier Mike Rann of South Australia.
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16 December 2009

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Sao Paulo, Wales, South Holland and Bavaria join The Climate Group

The four new states and regions signed The Climate Group's leadership principles at the Climate Leaders Summit in Copenhagen.
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16 December 2009

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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.
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16 December 2009

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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...
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15 December 2009

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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."
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15 December 2009

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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.
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05 November 2009

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Business, government leaders discuss "Implementing Copenhagen"

The Catalan Government and The Climate Group convened this high-level conference in Barcelona
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29 October 2009

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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.
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16 October 2009

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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.
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06 October 2009

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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...
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25 September 2009

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"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.
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16 September 2009

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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.
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06 September 2009

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Australia: Eastern states' emissions down 4 per cent this winter

Emissions from energy use fell by more than 4 per cent across Australia's eastern states this winter.
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20 July 2009

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Australia: GHG emissions from electricity generation rise in 2008

Australia's reliance on large fossil fuel-fired power stations, particularly coal-fired generators, continued to dominate, with the amount of electricity produced by coal increasing by 1.9 per cent in 2008...
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06 July 2009

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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.
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26 June 2009

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North American & European regions join together on climate action

New Agreements signed with the United Nations Development Program
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25 June 2009

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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.
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11 June 2009

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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.
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25 May 2009

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UNDP and The Climate Group to work together to promote regional climate partnerships and solutions

The Climate Group and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed an important MOU committing to help subnational governments, in both developed and developing countries, take ambitious climate action...
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25 March 2009

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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.
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16 March 2009

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Comment: Ontario proposes new feed-in tariffs

The proposed fixed price plan will "help level the playing field between renewable and fossil fuel-based power," writes The Climate Group's Jane Gray...
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15 March 2009

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Australia: Summer emission cuts stymied by growing coal emissions

Greenhouse gas emissions from energy use across Australia's eastern states totalled 68.7 million tonnes this summer, a fall of just 60,000 tonnes or less than one per cent compared with last summer's emissions...
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06 March 2009

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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.
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05 March 2009

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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....
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02 March 2009

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North Rhine-Westphalia to become model region for electric transport

North Rhine-Westphalia is leading the charge to scale up electric transport in Germany...
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30 January 2009

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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.
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11 January 2009

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Australia: Greenhouse Indicator shows rising emissions across eastern states

Greenhouse emissions from energy use in Australia's eastern states rose in 2008, according to a Greenhouse Indicator Report released by The Climate Group today...
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17 December 2008

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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.
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10 December 2008

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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....
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08 December 2008

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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...
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19 November 2008

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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.
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16 October 2008

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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...
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15 September 2008

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Greenhouse Indicator extended to Queensland

The °Climate Group has expanded its weekly Greenhouse Indicator to the Australian State of Queensland...
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02 September 2008

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Greenhouse Indicator: Winter GHG emissions up in Victoria and Queensland, down in NSW

Greenhouse gas emissions from energy on Australia's east coast were 0.9 million tonnes or 0.9% higher this winter than last. In Victoria and Queensland emissions were up 0.7 and 0.9 million tonnes respectfully while in NSW emissions fell by 0.6 million tonnes...
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13 March 2008

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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...
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25 February 2008

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The °Climate Group issues new report on low-carbon activities in Texas

The °Climate Group today released a new report, Low Carbon Leader: Texas, which profiles the progress being made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by the State of Texas, leading cities and major global companies based in the state.
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18 January 2008

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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."
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09 January 2008

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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....
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07 January 2008

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Greenhouse Indicator illustrates challenge ahead in Australia

The world's first weekly greenhouse indicator has revealed the extent of the greenhouse challenge confronting Victoria and New South Wales, Australia.
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10 December 2007

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State and Regional Leaders Seize the Initiative on Climate Change Action

Regional climate commitments send positive environmental and economic signals to global leaders in Bali...
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05 October 2007

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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."
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13 September 2007

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Weekly Greenhouse Indicator for New South Wales

The Climate Group's Australian Director, Rupert Posner, said the initiative was designed to assist people in understanding the issue and to help track our greenhouse gas emissions.
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13 August 2007

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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...
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30 July 2007

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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."
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13 July 2007

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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.
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25 June 2007

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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...
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04 May 2007

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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...
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13 March 2007

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Government of North Rhine Westphalia endorses the Montreal Declaration

North Rhine Westphalia is the westernmost Federal State of Germany, has a population of over 18 million and the region contributes some 22 percent of Germany's gross domestic product.
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08 January 2007

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Victorians first to know their weekly greenhouse emissions

In what is believed to be a world first, The Climate Group has developed a Weekly Greenhouse Indicator for Victoria. It provides real-time information on the greenhouse gas emissions produced from coal-fired electricity, natural gas and petroleum every week.
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13 November 2006

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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.
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27 September 2006

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Governor Schwarzenegger signs landmark climate bill

Landmark climate bill AB32 puts a cap on California's greenhouse gas emissions and creates a clear path for a market-based system..
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06 October 2005

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Tackling Climate Change Is Great for Profit, Says New Report

Huge savings have been made from companies' efforts to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and by becoming more energy efficient, according to findings in The Climate Group's 2005 Carbon Down Profits Up, released today...
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27 April 2004

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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.

Events

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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:

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:

15 May 2011 - 15 May 2011

Location:

798 UCCA, Beijing, China

Million-Forest Million-Miracle kick-off

2011 is International Forest Year and the second year of the Million-Forest program in China. Leaders from The Climate Group, China Green Foundation and UNEP, plus the President of Baidu, JCDecaux China and Million-Forest love ambassador Mi Yang will attend, to launch Million-Forest Million-Miracle and enhance the support to climate impoverished areas in China.
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:

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:

09 December 2010

Location:

Cancun, Mexico

Plans and Pilots: An international axis for low carbon development strategies at subnational level

An official COP16 side event is being held by nrg4SD and The Climate Group in Cancun, Mexico on December 9, an event showing how projects between developed and developing regions can benefit both parties.
Date:

30 November 2010

Location:

Kolkata, India

LED street lighting project launch in Kolkata

The Climate Group is organizing a launch of the LED street lighting project in Kolkata on November 30, 2010.
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:

20 September 2010 - 26 September 2010

Location:

New York City, USA

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:

19 July 2010 - 19 July 2010

Location:

Brisbane, Queensland

EV20 Roundtable – Electrifying Future Transport in Queensland

The Climate Group are partnering with Ernst and Young and The Queensland Government to host a roundtable on electric vehicle (EV) development in Queensland
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:

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:

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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Date:

23 September 2011

Location:

The Clean Revolution is launched
Date:

14 November 2011

Location:

Our low carbon tour of Chinas cities
Date:

11 November 2011

Location:

Kashgar path: the core of development must be sustainable
Date:

04 October 2011

Location:

Quebec's mega EV plans
Date:

26 August 2011

Location:

Low Carbon City Tour departing next week
Date:

24 September 2010

Location:

Green Geeks and Why We Need Them
Date:

21 November 2008

Location:

US could avoid 20-30% of oil imports through ICT- enabled efficiency

Interviews

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Mary Nichols

Date:

14 June 2011

Mary D. Nichols is Chairman of the California Air Resources Board. Mary talks to The Climate Group about the leadership of sub-national governments in implementing low-carbon policies, how these can create growth AND jobs and the importance of involving the business community.
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.
Josep Roig

Date:

30 June 2010

The Climate Group talks to Josep Roig, Secretary General of Metropolis, about smart cities, the Connected Urban Development project and the role of information and communication technologies (ICT) in helping to scale up new low carbon cities.
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...
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...
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.
Chris James, Peter Vis and Martijn Wilder

Date:

11 May 2005

We discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with emissions trading with experts Martijn Wilder, Peter Vis and Chris James.
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.
Jargal Jamsranjav

Date:

06 January 2005

Jargal Jamsranjav, the winner of Whitley Award for Nature Conservation (the UK's top conservation prize), discusses her work in Mongolia's Gobi Desert, and the impacts of climate change in the region.

Publications

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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.