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18 05 2020 | 12:42

Corona crisis: making space for a greener economy.

As nations emerge from lockdown, Josef Aschbacher, Director of Earth Observation Programmes at the European Space Agency, discusses why government should link climate change measures to efforts aimed…

18 05 2020 | 12:22

New Zealand budget: $1bn for 'nature jobs' but dismay at lack of climate action.

Up to 11,000 jobs, including pest and weed control, to be created but critics call for greater emphasis on climate change. More than a billion dollars will be spent by the New Zealand government…

15 05 2020 | 07:49

Rebuilding better: CCC sets out plan for a resilient recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has set out key principles for a nationwide green recovery. In letters addressed to the Prime Minister and First Ministers in…

15 05 2020 | 07:36

Investing for tomorrow, because Energy subsidies will decline 25% by 2050 – analysis.

IRENA has modelled energy subsidies to 2030 and 2050 for their pathway to meet the Paris targets. Here, Michael Taylor summarises their findings. Firstly, they estimate today’s global direct energy…

15 05 2020 | 07:22

2nd open call - 13th International Conference on "Energy and Climate Change" (organized by KEPA-UNAI Hub for SDG7) / 7-9 October 2020

Welcome to the 13th International Scientific Conference on Energy and Climate Change website. PROMITHEASnet – the Energy and Climate Change network, as the organizer, invites you to this three-days…

15 05 2020 | 07:13

London’s Mayor Turns to Cycling to Solve Transit’s Coronavirus Problem.

To get London moving again, the city’s mayor wants to drastically increase space for bicycles and pedestrians, measures that could permanently transform the capital.

15 05 2020 | 06:52

The Status of Climate Change Litigation : A Global Review Why does climate change matter?

The Climate Emergency we currently face requires adequate and immediate action. It is one of the most pervasive and threatening crises of our time.  We are facing an existential threat and rapid…

14 05 2020 | 15:48

Dr António Sá da Costa re-elected as EREF President.

Dr António Sá da Costa was unanimously re-elected as EREF President for the next two years by members of the European Renewable Energies Federation (EREF). 

14 05 2020 | 07:37

Allianz tightens coal policies, will no longer insure projects starting in 2023.

Allianz has announced an update to its coal policy. The insurer had already excluded insurance for coal projects – specifically new coal plants and mines. With its updated policy, from 2023 on,…

14 05 2020 | 07:21

EREF welcomes financial institutions and industry representatives on our joint pathway towards a swift energy system change with 100 % renewables - as fast as possible .

The European Renewable Energies Federation (EREF) would like to express its full support to the recent ‘Green Recovery Alliance’ that was initiated within the European Parliament and has in the…

14 05 2020 | 06:46

Study shows rooftop solar pushing fossil fuels off of Australian electricity grid.

Strong growth in rooftop solar installations has continued to push coal fired generation out of the Australian electricity market, a new audit of the National Electricity Market has shown.

11 05 2020 | 07:59

The important role of women in El Salvador’s geothermal industry.

With 30% of the staff at national geothermal company LaGeo being women, females play a crucial role in El Salvador's current geothermal operations and further development, so a blog post by the World…

11 05 2020 | 07:50

Zero-waste warriors: meet the people whose household rubbish fits in a jam jar.

From making their own toothpaste to foraging locally for edible plants, more and more people are learning to cut the amount of rubbish they throw out. Here’s how they do it

11 05 2020 | 07:45

UK's coronavirus recovery should have green focus, Johnson urged.

Climate advisers call for work and training in low-carbon heating, water efficiency and flood-protection Restarting the economy and getting people back to work after the coronavirus lockdown should…

11 05 2020 | 07:43

Enel says pandemic not likely to slow its renewable energy development plans.

Renewables giant Enel SpA is predicting a wave of consolidation in the green energy sector as smaller companies come under financial pressure from the effects of the coronavirus, opening a window for…

11 05 2020 | 07:14

Enel continues its renewable transition, with first quarter coal generation dropping 79%

Enel SpA recorded group net production of 53,928 GWh for the first quarter of 2020, representing a 13.0% decrease compared to 61,956 GWh in the same period in 2019. Notably, the group’s coal-fired…

11 05 2020 | 07:05

Another 11 solar mini-grids for Mozambique.

The public body responsible for expanding access to electricity is seeking consultants to prepare a tender for rural PV mini-grids. Mozambican electricity access body the Fundo de Energia (Funae)…

09 05 2020 | 11:34

Call for Action!: Roadmap for the decentralised renewables sector to survive and flourish in the wake of the covid-19 crisis.

The global spread of COVID-19 has caused thousands of deaths and alarmed individuals, communities, businesses and society around the world. The decentralised renewable energy sector is no exception.…

08 05 2020 | 10:54

3 Reasons to Invest in Renewable Energy Now.

As the human tragedy of the COVID-19 pandemic worsens, global restrictions to stop the spread of the virus — including stay-at-home orders, business closures and travel prohibitions — may contribute …