Tag: sustainable development

Discussing Germany’s nuclear exit

This is an important article by Damian Carrington of the Guardian on the costs of Germany’s phase out of nuclear.  This is important because there is so much mis-information around. For all countries, watching this “experiment” in Germany and learning lessons from it will be essential.  There is a need for more than just a … Continue reading Discussing Germany’s nuclear exit →

Southern Voices on climate policy choices

This report from the Southern Voices programme provides an analysis of the tools and tactics advocacy groups use to influence policy responses to climate change at international, regional, national and sub-national levels. More than 20 climate networks and their member organisations contributed to the report with their experiences of advocacy on climate change, including over … Continue reading Southern Voices on climate policy choices →

Reports from the European Environment Agency

The European Environment Agency has come out with a couple of very interesting and important reports recently.   * Do we live in a 'green economy'? New report assesses progress in Europe Despite progress in some areas, Europe must do more to create the 'green economy' needed for the continent to become sustainable, according to … Continue reading Reports from the European Environment Agency →

A real gold mine of information

Young volunteers for the environment from the Climate and Development Network (Réseau Climat & Développement) have come up with a document listing more than 200 information sites on economic, social and environmental issues.  While the names of the various sites are in French the web address frequently uses the English name so it’s easy to … Continue reading A real gold mine of information →

Planning to bike around Paris on your holiday?

Amazing what you learn.  Velib’, is the world’s biggest bike sharing programme in the world (according to their website) with over 25,000 bicycles available.  Velib’ is great for tourists to manoeuvre around the City of Light.  Interestingly, EiD has just learned that there is now an iPhone app that allows you to find where the … Continue reading Planning to bike around Paris on your holiday? →

From the Clean Energy Ministerial

The third Clean Energy Ministerial of 23 leading countries was held in London late April.  Leaders from the 23-government Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) and the UN Secretary-General’s Sustainable Energy for All initiative (SE4All) have given their backing to a renewed push to increase energy efficiency worldwide. Meeting at the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM3) taking place … Continue reading From the Clean Energy Ministerial →

Achim Steiner: head of UN Environment Programme

Michael McCarthy of the Independent newspaper from the UK has provided an excellent article on Achim Steiner.  In the lead up to Rio+20, this is excellent background information on one of the leading figures in the preparation of the summit for all EiD readers.   Achim Steiner: 'We haven't even begun to understand the damage … Continue reading Achim Steiner: head of UN Environment Programme →

Small businesses ‘must do more to be energy efficient’

Fiona Harvey of the Guardian writes an important article on March 30th about the vice president of the European Commission warning companies after analysis of how their impact affects targets. EiD readers should also follow the link below to the important Eurobarometer survey that was just published. Small businesses 'must do more to be energy … Continue reading Small businesses ‘must do more to be energy efficient’ →

Russian steps . . .

Rod Janssen of EiD has worked in many regions of Russia and can testify to the problems with improving energy use in the country.  This is an excellent article from Reuter’s on many of the issues facing Russia.   Reluctant Russia wakes up to energy waste by Jennifer Rankin MOSCOW, March 20 (Reuters) - The … Continue reading Russian steps . . . →