The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the February update on global climate finance institutions compiled by Beate Antonich. Institutional Finance Update: Steering Capital Towards Global Investments in Climate-aligned Assets Building climate-resilient and low-carbon infrastructure, particularly in developing countries, requires support, which includes mobilization of finance and investment … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance institutions
‘System change not climate change’
We are increasingly inspired by what the youth are saying in terms of how to address climate change. Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, who has led the action, was recently in Brussels to explain her views. Sheila M. Cannon, Assistant Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at Trinity College Dublin describes the world Greta is … Continue reading ‘System change not climate change’
Energy transition underway in Asia
The low-carbon energy transition includes many important choices for the future. Ben Smee and Daniel Hurst write in The Guardian that Japan has made an important choice. Australia’s largest export customer for thermal coal is scrapping plans to build power plants. Energy analysts forecast 'the end of coal' in Asia as Japanese investors back … Continue reading Energy transition underway in Asia
Combining renewable energy and low-cost thermal storage to deliver heat for high-temperature industrial processes
It is encouraging to see a news item on the phys.org website about a new technique by researchers at the University of South Australia to reduce industrial emissions through deploying renewable energy technologies and low-cost thermal storage. Renewable energy solution for industrial heat applications Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a … Continue reading Combining renewable energy and low-cost thermal storage to deliver heat for high-temperature industrial processes
The humble light bulb meets the 21st century
Nadja Popovich writes in the New York Times about the lightbulb revolution underway in the United States. Fortunately, it is global. America’s Light Bulb Revolution Solar panels and wind turbines get a lot of attention, but a more inconspicuous instrument is helping to reshape America’s energy economy right now: The humble light bulb. Over … Continue reading The humble light bulb meets the 21st century
Canada looks to improve its buildings in addressing climate change
In the 1980s, Canada was a leader in developing buildings for the 21st century. They were called R-2000 homes and they were praised by the International Energy Agency for the approach taken. While R-2000 standards have been updated, other countries overtook Canada through the development of passive houses and nearly zero energy buildings. Gary Martin, … Continue reading Canada looks to improve its buildings in addressing climate change
Artificial intelligence can help fight climate change by optimising energy efficiency
Már Másson Maack writes on The Next Web website about the possibility of AI playing an important role to improve energy efficiency. What are your views? AI can help fight climate change by optimizing energy efficiency Man-made climate change is an undeniable fact, and the need to mitigate its damage is all too real. … Continue reading Artificial intelligence can help fight climate change by optimising energy efficiency
Saving the planet is at heart of a growing number of museum exhibitions
As Alina Tugend writes in an article in The New York Times, saving the planet is not just the subject of passionate political debate. Can Art Help Save the Planet? Saving the planet. It’s not just the subject of passionate political debate. It’s at the heart of a growing number of museum exhibitions this … Continue reading Saving the planet is at heart of a growing number of museum exhibitions
Emissions from shipping brings big environmental problems
A recent study shows more than 3,000 early mortalities are linked to toxic fumes from ships around British coast. Josh Gabbatiss explains in an article on the Independent website. Toxic fumes from ships linked to thousands of UK deaths The UK is one of the most vulnerable nations to the toxic fumes spewed out … Continue reading Emissions from shipping brings big environmental problems
The number of early deaths caused by air pollution is double previous estimates
Researchers say dirty air is killing 800,000 people a year in Europe, and they urge the phasing out of fossil fuel burning according to Damian Carrington in an article in The Guardian. Air pollution deaths are double previous estimates, finds research The number of early deaths caused by air pollution is double previous estimates, according … Continue reading The number of early deaths caused by air pollution is double previous estimates
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