The Climate Group

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

Date

26 November 2009

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

Date

26 November 2009

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.
US and India join in "Green Partnership"

Date

25 November 2009

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..."
Obama's attendance at Copenhagen "an important gesture"

Date

25 November 2009

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

Date

17 November 2009

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.
A "political agreement" from COP15?

Date

16 November 2009

The press is now portraying this as a "major blow" that puts a global deal on climate change in jeopardy. But all hope is not lost....
The Climate Group convenes first meeting of all Australian premiers, business leaders on climate

Date

09 November 2009

In an Australian first, State Premiers joined with business leaders to discuss accelerating the development of the low carbon economy.
As Copenhagen nears, some realism is needed

Date

06 November 2009

Copenhagen is an important milestone, but not the end of efforts, on this journey.
Business, government leaders discuss "Implementing Copenhagen"

Date

05 November 2009

The Catalan Government and The Climate Group convened this high-level conference in Barcelona
Queensland climate summit focuses on speeding up low carbon economy

Date

05 November 2009

More than 100 business leaders, scientists and thought leaders attended the event, which we co-hosted with the Queensland Government.
HSBC Climate Confidence Monitor: 65% of global population demand a global deal

Date

02 November 2009

And 79 per cent want their governments to commit to 'meet or significantly exceed' a 50-80 per cent cut in emissions by 2050.
New South Wales' business guide to low carbon economy

Date

01 November 2009

Commissioned by the NSW Government, The Business Guide to the Low Carbon Economy: New South Wales was prepared by The Climate Group and Climate Group member ARUP.