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Mark Kenber: Energy efficiency should be key to Energy Bill and not an afterthought

Date

29 November 2012

Today the UK Government unveiled its Energy Bill, which sets out a roadmap for transforming the UK into a low carbon economy.
China and India agree to join forces on clean technology

Date

29 November 2012

The nations of China and India agreed to join forces at the global level on clean technologies, at a meetig in New Delhi this week.
COP18: With a new process in place, it’s time for the US to lead by example

Date

29 November 2012

Ever since the US Senate unanimously rejected the Kyoto Protocol in 1997, the US has approached each COP as an opportunity to push for changes to the UNFCCC process that it saw a necessary for achieving effective, long-term cooperation. Specifically, US negotiators called for a treaty that, unlike Kyoto, would require emission reduction commitments from all major countries, and would allow countries to determine their own goals and means of meeting them. v
HSBC Climate Partnership is ‘most admired’ corporate-NGO collaboration

Date

27 November 2012

Our HSBC Climate Partnership has been recognized as one of the ‘most admired corporate-NGO collaborations’ by C&E Advisory’s Corporate-NGO Barometer.
Greater investment could see Australia powered by 100% clean energy within decades

Date

27 November 2012

Today a report was released by the Australian Climate Commission which highlights the nation’s rapid clean energy growth, and states that in coming decades Australia’s economy could be powered ‘almost entirely’ by renewables.
Vietnam plans national carbon market from 2020

Date

26 November 2012

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a plan to manage the country’s greenhouse gas emissions and establish a global carbon trading scheme after 2020.
In the headlines: 18 stories you may have missed

Date

26 November 2012

Here's a global snapshot of some of the biggest clean technology, economy and policy headlines, from the week commencing November 26, 2012.
COP18: Does Doha matter?

Date

23 November 2012

COP18 takes place in Doha, Qatar, from November 26 to December 7, 2012. As part of our involvement in COP18, Damian Ryan our Senior Policy Manager, will be providing news and analysis, as well as live tweeting from Doha. Here he questions whether Doha really matters.
Mark Kenber: UK Energy Bill is a missed opportunity

Date

23 November 2012

The UK government has published details of its long-awaited Energy Bill, which includes decision that will help the UK meet its legally binding carbon reduction and clean energy obligations, and attract the necessary investment to keep energy affordable.
COP18: Europe’s Doha goals

Date

22 November 2012

In the lead-up to COP18 which takes place in Doha, Qatar, from November 26 to December 7, 2012, our international policy teams will be commenting on key regional positions. Here, Luc Bas, Director of European Programmes and International States and Regions, from our Brussels office, outlines Europe's objectives for the upcoming UN Climate Conference.
Euro-Mediterranean Energy Efficiency Forum: sustainable energy for all

Date

21 November 2012

European policy and decision makers discuss opportunities for an environmental and economical sustainable future
Investors worth trillions in assets under management call for more decisive climate action

Date

21 November 2012

World’s largest investors call for more decisive action on climate change in wake of Obama re-election and Chinese leadership change.
COP18: Australia to support Kyoto 2 but climate action uncertainty remains at home

Date

21 November 2012

David Perry and Caroline Bayliss from The Climate Group’s Melbourne office provide their thoughts on Australia’s position going into Doha.
Report: China looks to strengthen climate finance to mitigate global warming effects

Date

20 November 2012

China should further strengthen its institutions and governance in climate finance if it wants to effectively mitigate the negative impacts of climate change, according to a new report commissioned by the Chinese government’s powerful National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).
In the headlines: 16 stories you may have missed

Date

19 November 2012

Here's a global snapshot of some of the biggest clean technology, economy and policy headlines, from the week commencing November 19, 2012.
COP18: Equity and Responsibility at heart of Doha for India

Date

16 November 2012

Aditi Dass and Ashirbad Raha from The Climate Group's New Delhi office explain the priorities for India at the upcoming UN Climate Conference in Doha, Qatar.
Pre-COP18 Briefing: Damian Ryan on what's at stake and Doha's possible outcomes

Date

16 November 2012

The Climate Group’s pre-COP18 briefing contains a wealth of information and is essential reading for anyone that wants to follow what’s going on at Summit. It includes analysis on developments since the last COP at Durban, key areas of negotiations at Doha and estimates on the potential outcome of the Summit.
Mark Kenber in live broadcast: The UK is in a recession, yet its green economy has grown 5%

Date

16 November 2012

Mark Kenber, CEO, The Climate Group, spotlighted the need for green business to boost the UK economy in a discussion with Al Gore and Richard Branson, which was broadcast to 8.6 million viewers live from New York yesterday.
The Forum on Philanthropy Project Carbon Tracking in China

Date

14 November 2012

The Carbon Tracking Project aims break through the traditional philanthropy model and transform Chinese public welfare up in a better direction
In the headlines: 13 stories you may have missed

Date

13 November 2012

Here's a global snapshot of some of the biggest clean technology, economy and policy headlines, from the week commencing November 12, 2012.
China’s Clean Revolution a top priority for the country’s leadership over the next decade

Date

09 November 2012

The change in China’s leadership is no doubt at the very centre of global attention – at an almost equal level with the American Presidential election. What is even more interesting is that even though climate did not feature prominently as a key issue in the US during the campaign period, dealing with climate change and sustainable development is very much at the centre of China’s political agenda for the coming decade.
Changhua Wu meets Brazillian politician to discuss BRIC's clean revolution

Date

09 November 2012

The Climate Group's China Office Director Changhua Wu met with Brazilian Congressman Alfredo Sirkis this week in the sideline of events organized by the Chinese Policy Research Centre for the Environment and The Economy.
Obama victory ensures climate discussion, but action will require unity

Date

07 November 2012

The Climate Group congratulated President Obama on his election victory and called for renewed action to address climate change and its devastating impacts.
UN Climate Change secretariat selects latest round of “Lighthouse Activities”

Date

07 November 2012

United Nations Climate Change secretariat selects latest round of “Lighthouse Activities” which combat climate change and help the urban poor
Research into CDM policy published

Date

06 November 2012

Changhua Wu, Greater China Director of The Climate Group, member of independent panel
In the headlines: 13 stories you may have missed

Date

05 November 2012

Here's a global snapshot of some of the biggest clean technology, economy and policy headlines, from the week commencing November 5, 2012.
The Climate Group calls for an ‘American Clean Revolution’ to avert catastrophic effects of climate change and kickstart US economy

Date

02 November 2012
An American Revolution: A message from The Climate Group's US board members Bill Moomaw, Steve Westly and Paul Dolan.

Date

02 November 2012
President Obama's track record on climate change secures Mayor Bloomberg's vote

Date

02 November 2012

Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City and The Climate Group supporter, has endorsed President Obama for next week’s American Presidential election citing the President’s track record on climate change.
International Clean Coal Utilization and Industrialization (Guizhou) Conference

Date

01 November 2012

The Climate Group convened international and national clean coal experts at the International Clean Coal Utilization and Industrialization (Guizhou) Conference.