We can take some time to reflect, but we must act soon

The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) has recently published a study that shows that we cannot waste any more time on addressing climate change. Our actions must achieve impact now if we are to achieve our Paris climate achievements. This article from IIASA was on the EurekAlert website. Next 10 years critical … Continue reading We can take some time to reflect, but we must act soon →

Addressing global water shortages

We are always looking at innovative ways to address climate change concerns. Chelsea Harvey writes in the Washington Post about a new water-capturing device that works even in some of the world’s driest places. This device pulls drinking water straight out of the air — and it runs entirely on the sun’s energy A … Continue reading Addressing global water shortages →

Norway’s low carbon strategy making progress but unlikely to meet 2020 target

Alister Doyle reports on the Reuter’s news service website that Norway is making progress in lowering its GHG emissions but it will not achieve its pledge under the 2009 Copenhagen Accord. Norway says its greenhouse emissions to fall to 1990 levels by 2020 Norway's greenhouse gas emissions will fall to around 1990 levels by … Continue reading Norway’s low carbon strategy making progress but unlikely to meet 2020 target →

Benefits of emission standards for vehicles

As the Trump Administration in the US argues whether fuel efficiency standards for vehicles should be scrapped or lowered, it is encouraging to read an article in The Conversation about the benefits of such standards in Australia. Scott Ferraro and Claire Painter from ClimateWorks Australia and Monash University give a good account of the benefits … Continue reading Benefits of emission standards for vehicles →

China making good steps forward in the energy transition

Everyone is watching developments in China in promoting sustainable energy. Given the scale of economic growth that few of us can imagine, China knows only too well that it has to get on a more sustainable path. Rowan Callick, the China correspondent for The Australian, writes a good article about some of the important developments … Continue reading China making good steps forward in the energy transition →

Assessing how decarbonisation is supported by the UK’s new industrial strategy

While many EiD readers are increasingly focusing on the clean energy package from the European Commission, there are other important policy developments happening in member states. This week the UK government published its industrial strategy. Paul Noble, a principle consultant in DNV GL’s Sustainable Energy Use Team, has written his views on the strategy in … Continue reading Assessing how decarbonisation is supported by the UK’s new industrial strategy →

The importance of long-term policies for sustainable energy

These are anxious moments in America, when there are concerns that the new Administration may adversely change the policy framework designed to support sustainable energy. Lucas Davis provides an important article on The Conversation website about concerns over policy uncertainty. Policy uncertainty discourages innovation and hurts the environment Large-scale changes are anticipated for U.S. … Continue reading The importance of long-term policies for sustainable energy →

Latest update on climate finance

The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the November update on global developments in climate finance. November 2016 Climate Finance Update: COP 22 Moves Climate Finance Agenda Forward COP 22 adopted seven decisions related to climate finance, including on long-term climate finance, guidance to the Green Climate Fund … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance →

Huge protection gap as a result of rising impact of climate risks

Mark Kinver writes an important article on the BBC News website about a recent study that shows that the insurance sector’s role as society’s risk manager is under threat, given the increased threat from climate change. It will be interesting to know how policymakers respond to this important issue. Climate protection gap widening, warns … Continue reading Huge protection gap as a result of rising impact of climate risks →

New infographic on what energy efficiency means to the Paris climate agreement

The ValueWalk website provides an interesting new infographic on the importance of energy efficiency within the Paris climate agreement. The infographic was prepared by Fuel Fighter. What do you think? The Paris Agreement – Global Energy Efficiency [INFOGRAPHIC] Controlling and minimizing energy use is a top priority of governments around the world. Its already … Continue reading New infographic on what energy efficiency means to the Paris climate agreement →