A vibrant and highly competitive EU manufacturing sector can provide the resources and many of the solutions for the societal challenges facing the EU, such as climate change, health and the ageing population, and the development of a healthy, safe and secure society and thriving social market economy. The necessary transition to a more … Continue reading Industry at crossroads – reflections from recent EEFIG industry event
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Financing sustainable energy high priority for EBRD
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was established to help build a new, post-Cold War era in Central and Eastern Europe. It has since played a historic role and gained unique expertise in fostering change in the region - and beyond. Now it is active in more than 30 countries, from the Southern … Continue reading Financing sustainable energy high priority for EBRD
France promoting industrial energy efficiency
Ludovic Dupin writes on the Novethic website about the push by France’s national energy agency to get the financial industry more involved in the energy transition. While this is important for France, it is also important for all of Europe to see these efforts. ADEME calls on the world of finance to mobilise on … Continue reading France promoting industrial energy efficiency
Industry is starting to get some answers
Very few of us in our work lives can work in a vacuum. There is a need to bounce ideas back and forth; there is a need to test our opinions. There is also a need to learn from the experience of others. This is equally true for managers and technicians when we plan for … Continue reading Industry is starting to get some answers
Latest update on climate adaptation finance
The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the July update on global developments in climate finance for adaptation. Climate Adaptation Finance Update: Caribbean Resilience Receives Boost Over the month of July, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) approved a number of grants that will support climate and disaster risk … Continue reading Latest update on climate adaptation finance
Latest update on climate finance for mitigation
The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides a recent update on global developments in climate finance for mitigation. Climate Mitigation Finance Update: Initiatives in Africa, South America and Europe Signal Transition Towards a Low-Carbon Future Multilateral development banks (MDBs) operating in Africa, South America and Europe have funded … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance for mitigation
EU funding to help develop renewable energy in Ireland and UK
While the UK takes the next steps for leaving the EU, there is still funding coming from Brussels to help in supporting sustainable energy development. Latest developments are explained in an article in the Belfast Telegraph. EU to spend millions researching renewable energy in Britain and Ireland The EU is to spend almost 10 … Continue reading EU funding to help develop renewable energy in Ireland and UK
European Investment Bank increases investments in sustainable energy
The EIB is the world's largest international public lending institution. It is an institution of the European Union and plays an important role funding infrastructure and other related measures in Europe and globally. Joshua S Hill writes on the CleanTechnica website about new commitments the EIB has made to support sustainable energy. European Investment … Continue reading European Investment Bank increases investments in sustainable energy
Industry in Europe starting to get support to improve energy performance
Since the oil crises in the 1970s, industry has been treated specially, although not always in ways that led to important improvements in energy performance. There is no need to repeat the history of stop-start energy efficiency policy. The context has significantly changed since most global leaders importantly agreed on the Paris climate agreement in … Continue reading Industry in Europe starting to get support to improve energy performance
European energy efficiency fund finances Irish energy services company
The Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group, for one, has been doing what it can to help ensure there is adequate financing for energy efficiency, working with financial institutions and all other relevant stakeholders. SUSI Partners have been an active member of the group. It is encouraging to see on the Environmental Finance website that SUSI … Continue reading European energy efficiency fund finances Irish energy services company
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