Author: Rod Janssen

Latest update on climate finance

The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the August update on global developments in climate finance.   Climate Finance Update – Institutional News: ADB Raises US$1.25 Billion through Green Bonds Typically a quiet month for multilateral news, the month of August nevertheless saw momentum in green bonds, with the … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance →

Major Indian two-wheeler manufacturer moves into renewable energy market

Anu Thomas writes on the economic times energyworld website about how one company in India wants to be a major player in the country’s renewable energy market. It is interesting to see how the energy transition is definitely underway in India.   The world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer is prepping for a new ride in renewable … Continue reading Major Indian two-wheeler manufacturer moves into renewable energy market →

California programme helps wine industry improve its energy efficiency

September comes around and we start thinking about the grape harvest and the wines that will soon be produced. We seldom think of the energy the industry uses. Emily Holbrook writes about a new programme in California on the energy manager today website.   Wineries 'Crush' It, Save More than Half a Million with PG&E … Continue reading California programme helps wine industry improve its energy efficiency →

New report on energy efficiency potential in Canada

Canada has had a stop-start approach to energy efficiency policies and programmes since the first oil crises. The problem is that the economy is very energy intensive and for a variety of reasons, it is necessary to address these issues. A new report by the Conference Board of Canada explains where the country is and … Continue reading New report on energy efficiency potential in Canada →

The energy transition in South Australia

We are all interested in latest developments around the world. Saul Kavonic writes on the Forbes website.   Making The Transition: What South Australia Can Teach Us About Switching On To Renewables Around half of South Australia's power generation capacity comes from wind and solar, with renewables' share of the energy mix continuing to rise. … Continue reading The energy transition in South Australia →

Latest update on climate adaptation finance

The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the August update on global developments in climate adaptation finance.   Climate Adaptation Finance Update: Philippines Pioneers Catastrophe Risk Insurance During the month of August, multilateral development banks (MDBs) and funds reported on new financing for projects that will support resilience in … Continue reading Latest update on climate adaptation finance →

Update on smart meter roll-out in UK

While there are requirements to have most households install smart meters, for whatever reason, consumers are generally not concerned. Sam Meadows explains in an article on The Telegraph website. This being an EU obligation, it would be good to hear whether other countries are facing the same problems.   Smart meter roll-out in question as … Continue reading Update on smart meter roll-out in UK →

Understanding time lags as our climate policies and actions drag on

“Large-scale social changes take time: they are the sum of many individual changes, in both attitudes and behaviours. To minimise that time lag, we need to start acting now.” So says Timothy H. Dixon, Professor of Geology and Geophysics, Natural and human-caused hazards, sea level rise and climate change at the University of South Florida … Continue reading Understanding time lags as our climate policies and actions drag on →

Innovative approach to reduce urban flooding

Catherine Howell, Jennifer Drake and Liat Margolis from the University of Toronto write on The Conversation website about retrofitting existing building infrastructure to alleviate flood damage by using grasses and herbaceous plants on our rooftops.   How green roofs can protect city streets from flooding Spring and summer 2017 have been among the wettest on … Continue reading Innovative approach to reduce urban flooding →