The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the recent update on climate finance for adaptation compiled by Beate Antonich. Adaptation Finance Update: Global Commission Catalyzes Financial Resources for Action In September, the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Action Summit highlighted the need to accelerate climate change adaptation solutions. To this … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance for adaptation
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Many shipping companies have rigged their vessels with “cheat devices” that circumvent new environmental legislation
Greed is obviously so powerful that companies are willing to cheat by circumventing legislation. Will Crisp writes on the Independent website about what is happening in the global shipping industry. Thousands of ships fitted with ‘cheat devices’ to divert poisonous pollution into sea Global shipping companies have spent millions rigging vessels with “cheat devices” … Continue reading Many shipping companies have rigged their vessels with “cheat devices” that circumvent new environmental legislation
Is there a need for a new permanent institutional arrangement to lead actions on climate change?
Keston K Perry provides his opinions in an article on The Guardian website about the need for an IMF-type organisation to lead actions on climate change. The IMF was created after the crisis of the Second World War. Now he argues that we are facing a climate crisis and a similar global approach is needed. … Continue reading Is there a need for a new permanent institutional arrangement to lead actions on climate change?
IEA in new drive to increase rate of energy intensity improvements
Undoubtedly, if we are to accelerate the low carbon energy transition, we need organisations such as the International Energy Agency to play a lead role. Last week, EiD had a post raising concerns about its modelling and we are looking forward to what it next presents in the upcoming World Energy Outlook. Recently, the IEA … Continue reading IEA in new drive to increase rate of energy intensity improvements
New Ecodesign measures: adding new energy savings to reach 2030 target
The European Commission recently adopted new Ecodesign measures for 10 product groups. For the first time, the measures include requirements for repairability and recyclability, contributing to circular economy objectives by improving the life span, maintenance, re-use, upgrade, recyclability and waste handling of appliances. Industry, environmental and consumer groups welcomed these new requirements. The Commission has … Continue reading New Ecodesign measures: adding new energy savings to reach 2030 target
New renovation rules will require existing homes to be twice as energy efficient as current standards in Ireland
New and existing homes in Ireland will have more ambitious standards. While Ireland has consistently been ranked in the first three in the world for energy efficiency in new homes built since 2011, the big challenge is the 2 million homes built when standards were much lower. Harry McGee explains in an article on the … Continue reading New renovation rules will require existing homes to be twice as energy efficient as current standards in Ireland
EBRD introducing a new energy efficiency finance model for Turkey’s public sector
Financing energy efficiency measures is a challenge in all sector. We have initiatives such as Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group and Sustainable Energy Investment Forums in Europe to explore how to ensure a greater flow of financing. The Hurriyet Daily News wrote a news item recently about a new EBRD finance model for Turkey. What … Continue reading EBRD introducing a new energy efficiency finance model for Turkey’s public sector
Large influx of students in Scotland studying aspects of renewable energy
Gemma Fraser writes on the Holyrood website about the first study of its kind demonstrating the interest in joining the future green energy workforce. Almost 13,000 students studying renewable energy as Scotland upskills for climate emergency Almost 13,000 students are studying courses related to renewable energy at Scotland's universities and colleges, the first survey … Continue reading Large influx of students in Scotland studying aspects of renewable energy
New report from the European Environment Agency on the circular economy
Circular material use can minimise waste and resource extraction, improve resource efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to conserving biodiversity. However, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report, published this week, circular economy initiatives in Europe are still at an early stage and would benefit from more investments in upscaling promising innovations and … Continue reading New report from the European Environment Agency on the circular economy
Upcoming event in Brussels: COP21 RIPPLES Brussels Second Policy Dialogue, October 22nd
22 October 2019 Bruegel, Rue de la Charité 33, 1210 Brussels, Belgium The global response to the Paris Agreement is insufficient to meet the long-term temperature goals. The current gaps refer not solely to NDC targets and underlying emission projections, but notably to inadequate international enabling conditions that would permit governments and non-state actors … Continue reading Upcoming event in Brussels: COP21 RIPPLES Brussels Second Policy Dialogue, October 22nd
