The Climate Group

€40 million loan accelerates Better Place plans for a pan-European EV highway

Date

31 August 2012

Member of The Climate Group, Better Place, has received a €40 million loan from the European Investment Bank which will go towards growing its network of battery-swapping stations and help drive Europe’s low carbon transport development.
Chancellor Merkel discusses China and Germany climate collaboration

Date

31 August 2012

During her visit to China this week, the German Chancellor Andrea Merkel held a private meeting with our Greater China Director Changhua Wu, to discuss how China and Germany can better work together to advance global climate progress.
India approves US$4.1 billion plan to put 6 million electric vehicles on roads by 2020

Date

30 August 2012

The Indian Government has confirmed its plans to boost electric vehicles (EVs) across the nation over the next eight years.
The Clean Revolution is coming to New York, for Climate Week NYC 2012

Date

30 August 2012

The Climate Group is pleased to announce that the fourth annual Climate Week NYC will be taking place from September 24-30 2012.
US solar PV market doubles in size, overtaking Europe as third in world

Date

29 August 2012

The solar photovoltaic (PV) market in the United States has more than doubled in size and is set to push Europe of its top spot as third largest market in the world.
World Economic Forum names world's most pioneering tech companies, includes PassivSystems

Date

29 August 2012

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced PassivSystems as one of the world’s 23 most innovative technology start-ups, under its Technology Pioneers initiative.
Foundations for global emissions trading set as Australia linking with Europe

Date

28 August 2012

Today Australia agreed on a pathway towards fully linking with Europe’s carbon market, setting the foundations for global emissions trading.
The top ten US states for clean energy jobs

Date

24 August 2012

New research touting the surge in clean energy projects in the US, reveals the top ten states for related clean energy jobs.
China to plough $372 billion into cutting carbon intensity, triggering green shares jump

Date

23 August 2012

Chinese Government has announced it will spend $372 billion on energy conservation and anti-pollution measures to help hit its 2015 energy intensity targets, which our Greater China Director Changhua Wu welcomes as an important initiative to help the nation meet its 12th Five Year Plan emissions targets.
Fostering discussion on climate change risks at Swiss Re roundtable in NYC

Date

23 August 2012

On Tuesday August 21, 2012, Swiss Re and The Climate Group hosted a media roundtable in New York City aimed at increasing awareness around climate related threats but also the solutions the insurance industry can offer to counter these
Clean energy generated electricity shoots up by a third in China

Date

23 August 2012

China’s State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC) says sources of clean energy generated over 30% more electricity than last year, proving China’s clean revolution will power a better future for all.
GE pledges $10 million for clean technology innovation in Australia and New Zealand

Date

22 August 2012

General Electric (GE) has announced a $10 million ecomagination Challenge to accelerate growth and commercialization of low carbon solutions in Australia and New Zealand.
In the headlines: 14 stories you may have missed

Date

20 August 2012

Here's a global snapshot of some of the biggest clean technology, economy and policy headlines, from the week commencing August 20, 2012
Hon. Mike Rann on revitalizing cities to become more liveable, productive and sustainable

Date

17 August 2012

Hon. Mike Rann speaks to the University of Auckland about revitalizing cities to be more liveable, productive and sustainable.
China enters new clean energy growth era as wind power soars

Date

16 August 2012

Not to be outdone by the US, China’s State Grid has announced that the nation’s wind power sector has also experienced substantial growth rate, topping 50 gigawatts to date.
Infographic - The DNA of low carbon leadership: five traits to embrace now

Date

16 August 2012

Our report, Leadership for a Clean Revolution, matches latest thinking on climate policy, technology and science, as well as characteristics and actions exhibited by global sustainability leaders today – that must be mainstream by 2015 to secure a smarter, better and more prosperous future. For all. And for a simple snapshot of the report we designed this infographic for you.
US wind industry passes 50GW milestone

Date

14 August 2012

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has announced that the United State’s wind industry now produces enough energy to power 13 million homes, after passing an installed capacity milestone of 50 gigawatts.
In the headlines: 15 stories you may have missed

Date

13 August 2012

Here's a global snapshot of some of the biggest clean technology, economy and policy headlines, from the week ending August 13, 2012
Solar boom triggers China to increase 2015 targets by 40%

Date

09 August 2012

China continues its leadership in renewable energy development and installation, as a Government agency announces the nation has increased its 2015 installed solar capacity targets by 40%, owing to low costs boosting the solar sector.
Chinese businesses and governments explore financing, infrastructure solutions for Guiyang

Date

09 August 2012

The Climate Group and Guiyang city council jointly organized a Guiyang Ecological Civilization forum which explored sustainable solutions and financing models to develop the city of Guiyang's infrastructure.
In the headlines: 16 stories you may have missed

Date

06 August 2012

Here's a global snapshot of some of the biggest clean technology, economy and policy headlines, from the week ending August 6, 2012.
Australian Government revise estimates to reveal wind and solar will deliver cheapest energy by 2050

Date

06 August 2012

On July 31, 2012, the Australian Government’s Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics released the Australian Energy Technology Assessment which contained revised cost estimates for energy and revealed the staggering economic benefits of solar.
India sets up pivotal climate change financing unit

Date

03 August 2012

The Indian Government has set up a new climate change financing unit which will give guidance to the Environment Ministry, in a bid to amplify the nation’s voice in international climate talks.
Infographic: How China can drive a new clean industrial revolution

Date

03 August 2012

At Rio+20 we launched the game-changing report Consensus and Cooperation for a Clean Revolution: China and global sustainable development, which looks at how China can tackle the global financial crisis by growing its low carbon economy. But for a simple snapshot of the report, we've also designed this infographic for you to share.
India’s blackout signals urgent need for clean energy restructure

Date

03 August 2012

Aditi Dass, Director of Technology Programs India, The Climate Group, looks at how India’s catastrophic blackouts over the past week are yet another sign that we must put clean energy at the heart of India’s energy system. Now.
Information Marketplaces: the smart, agile cities of the future, today?

Date

02 August 2012

Join a webinar entitled, Information Marketplaces: the smart, agile cities of the future, today? to hear speakers who are currently engaged in partnerships that aim to help cities meet their challenges in the most effective and ‘smart’ ways.