The Climate Group

Policymakers, corporations and civil society put partnerships at the heart of sustainable development at Brussels Summit

Date

19 December 2012

BRUSSELS: Participants ranging from high level decision makers to distinguished experts lead a heated two-day debate on accelerating sustainable development post Rio+20.
Best of 2012: Some proudest moments from the year the clean revolution was launched

Date

17 December 2012

From Rio+20 to Climate Week NYC, get a glimpse of some of our proudest moments from the year the clean revolution was launched.
Our last weekly global news round-up of 2012

Date

17 December 2012

This is the very last weekly news round-up for 2012. As well as the usual clean tech and climate mitigation related news, we have included some interesting year-end multimedia links. Please join us for more clean revolution news in the new year.
Solar power will bring a step change in global energy supply in the next decade | Mark Kenber in the Economist

Date

17 December 2012

Solar power will bring a step change in global energy supply in the next decade, argues Mark Kenber, CEO, The Climate Group.
Fortune 100 companies know investing in clean energy and cutting emissions is good for business

Date

12 December 2012

The majority of Fortune and Global 100 companies in America are setting their own clean energy and emissions reductions goals - and are way ahead of the US government, according to a new study.
Dell using smart grid technology to back pioneering energy 'big data' research

Date

11 December 2012

Member of The Climate Group, Dell, has joined an advisory council to help save energy and boost renewable power using ‘big data’.
Infographic: Understanding the UNFCCC negotiations

Date

10 December 2012

As the UNFCCC negotiations end with varying degrees of welcome outcomes, this infographic sets out to explain the basics.
COP 18 wrap-up: weak Doha outcome underlines importance of clean revolution leadership

Date

10 December 2012

The weak outcome that emerged on Saturday, Dec 8th from the UN climate conference in Doha, Qatar has underlined the critical role that progressive business and sub-national government leaders will need to play if global efforts to address climate change are to be raised over the coming 3-5 years.
In the headlines: COP18 closes, China and Nike's emissions plunge and India forges ahead with renewables

Date

10 December 2012

Here's a global snapshot of some of the biggest clean technology, economy and policy headlines, from the week commencing December 10, 2012.
UK PM David Cameron and London Mayor Boris Johnson open smart cities event

Date

10 December 2012

Industry experts, politicians and city planners gathered at Urban Age, a two-day conference on how urban society is adapting to technology and environmental changes.
COP18 daily: Greasing the wheels in Doha’s final hours – the essential role of finance

Date

07 December 2012

Officials and ministers at COP18 in Doha have reached the sharp, pointy end of their negotiations as the clock ticks down to the official conclusion of the conference in less than 24 hours.
New policy plans for India stimulates confidence and investment in solar energy

Date

06 December 2012

India has released a draft policy stating the nation will build 9,000 megawatts of solar plants by 2017, which will increase confidence and investment in solar energy within the emerging economy.
COP18: Leading sub-national governments showcase how to close the mitigation gap

Date

06 December 2012

Today leading sub-national governments showcased how they are overcoming the political challenges around climate mitigation, at our COP18 side-event with the Network of Regional Governments for Sustainable Development (nrg4SD).
COP18 daily: Qatar - from petro state to clean revolution leader?

Date

06 December 2012

The irony of the world’s most carbon intensive economy hosting the UN’s annual climate conference has not been lost on those attending this year’s COP.
Mark Kenber on UK's Autumn Statement: It misses point, we must decarbonize our economy

Date

05 December 2012

Today the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne announced the Autumn Statement 2012, which outlines the Government’s plans for the economy based on forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility.
COP18: UN Climate Change secretariat partners with The Climate Group to boost climate leadership

Date

05 December 2012

UN Climate Change secretariat and The Climate Group join forces to encourage up government, business leadership on climate change
Accelerating the clean revolution in Wales

Date

05 December 2012

Business leaders and social entrepreneurs converged in Wales this morning to identify how to accelerate a low carbon economy in the region.
COP18 daily: Pomp and ceremony as the hard work continues

Date

05 December 2012

Today saw the opening of the High Level Segment of COP18 by the Emir of Qatar and UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon. In theory this marked the official highlight of the day, but in reality the real action lay elsewhere as negotiators continued their efforts to bridge differences behind (mainly) closed doors.
Harry Verhaar: What pathway and value should COP18 really create?

Date

04 December 2012

Once we mirror objectives and progress on what really matters, i.e. quality-of-life, social equity, and longer-term return on investment, we may have the recipe for acceleration at the COP negotiations.
COP18 daily: Midpoint Monday in Doha

Date

04 December 2012

Week two of COP18 in Doha started with predictable familiarity today. With just five days left to run, the traditional midpoint uncertainty about the shape and ambition of the final outcome was evident as stocktake meetings of the main negotiating processes took place.
Brazil rocks Doha talks, UK Energy Bill, green Chinese MoU and more: 18 top stories you may have missed

Date

03 December 2012

Read a global snapshot of some of the biggest clean technology, economy and policy headlines, from the week commencing December 3, 2012.
COP18: Philips, UN say step up efficiency measures to cut costs, improve competitiveness

Date

03 December 2012

Philips has called for greater efforts on energy efficiency at COP18 in Doha, a course of action which is backed by the UN and reiterated in a new report by Ecofys.
COP18: Week one analysis by Damian Ryan

Date

03 December 2012

Week one of the annual UN Climate Conference (COP18), held this year in Doha, Qatar, followed largely expected lines, with few, if any surprises.