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17 12 2019 | 07:47

Over 500 B Corps commit to being net zero by 2030.

Over 500 B Corps have committed to being net zero by 2030, 20 years ahead of Paris Agreement. During COP25, over 500 companies have publicly committed to accelerate the reduction of their greenhouse…

17 12 2019 | 07:43

Development banks focus on incorporating social justice into climate action.

In pursuit of the 2015 Paris Agreement’s demand for a “just transition” to a low-carbon, climate-resilient future – one offering social justice to those who fear losing jobs and communities as high-…

17 12 2019 | 07:32

GORD launches EcoLab, Qatar’s first energy efficiency testing facility for ACs and home appliances.

The Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) has launched EcoLab – Qatar’s pioneering facility measuring energy efficiency and safety for air conditioners and home appliances through…

17 12 2019 | 07:16

Call for All Countries to Commit to Climate Education by COP26

Italy and Mexico today committed to stepped-up climate and environmental education in order to equip a new generation with the knowledge, awareness and skills needed to tackle climate change and…

14 12 2019 | 15:36

2020 Renewable Energy Outlook: Waning Incentives, Redevelopment Opportunities, and Community Opposition.

Renewable energy is the fastest growing energy source in the United States, and its development is expected to continue the growth trajectorywell into 2020 and beyond. The outlook is bright, but…

14 12 2019 | 15:15

100% renewables means 95% less water consumption for conventional power generation.

According to a new study by Finland’s LUT University, solar PV consumes between 2% and 15% of the water that coal and nuclear power plants use to produce just 1 MWh of output; for wind, this…

13 12 2019 | 12:17

Remarks to COP25 event on Climate Action for jobs Madrid.

Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen,   We are losing the climate race. On our current trajectory we are looking at a 3- to 4-degree temperature rise by the end of the century. But we can choose…

13 12 2019 | 12:15

Action for Climate Empowerment Finds Strong Support at COP25.

Countries, and non-state actors, including youth, expressed strong support and called for raising ambition and mobilizing commitments for Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) at the UN Climate Change…

13 12 2019 | 12:08

At COP 25, Corporate Climate Movement Grows as New Companies Announce Plans to Align with a 1.5°C Future.

Madrid, Spain,  — 177 companies have pledged to set highly ambitious emissions reduction targets to help limit the worst effects of climate change — more than doubling in size since the first group…

13 12 2019 | 12:02

Women-led climate solutions to be honored at COP25 .

Representatives from four award-winning projects will take the stage at COP25, showcasing how women are leading the way on climate action worldwide. The projects are among the recipients of the…

13 12 2019 | 09:41

Buxton water bottles will now be made from 100% recycled plastic.

Nestle has announced that all Buxton water bottles will be made from 100% recycled plastic. Buxton Natural Mineral Water has announced its whole range will be made from 100% recycled plastic (rPET…

12 12 2019 | 14:52

“COP25 Must Change the Course of Climate Action and Ambition”

The High-Level Segment of the UN Climate Change Conference COP25 (to 13 December) kicked off today, with urgent reminders that the international community is running out of time to effectively tackle…

11 12 2019 | 08:56

An Interview with Head of Sustainability at Vivobarefoot.

Climate Action caught up with Emma Foster-Geering, Head of Sustainability at Vivobarefoot, to discuss the importance of sustainability. What is Vivobarefoot’s sustainability mission? To reconnect…

10 12 2019 | 05:55

UN Climate Secretariat recognises children’s action on climate.

Over 80 times around the world in a climate-friendly way with Climate Alliance’s Green Footprints Campaign

10 12 2019 | 05:50

Save the planet, work in sustainable energy.

As students contemplate their next step in their careers in 2020, the energy sector offers current and future employment opportunities, as South Africa renews its efforts to create alternative energy…

10 12 2019 | 05:22

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES CALL ON STATES TO #FixArticle6

WHAT: Press Conference  WHEN: Saturday 7th December 2019, 1pm WHERE: Mocha Press Conference Room, Zone 4 IFEMA WHO: International Indigenous Peoples’ Forum on Climate Change

10 12 2019 | 05:10

How COP25 is Being Made Sustainable.

The UN Climate Change secretariat, the Chilean government and the Spanish government are working together to make COP25 (2 – 13 December) in Madrid, Spain, as sustainable and climate-friendly as…

07 12 2019 | 10:03

Fifteen Countries to Present Latest Updates on their Climate Actions at COP25.

 During the UN Climate Change Conference COP25 in Madrid in December, fifteen countries will share updated information on their climate actions.

06 12 2019 | 08:28

Solar photovoltaic power capacity to exceed 8,000 GW by 2050.

Global solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity is expected to exceed 8,000 Gigawatt (GW) by 2050, 18 times the current levels, according to an analysis by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

06 12 2019 | 08:23

REN21 Report Highlights Cities’ Role in Sustainable Energy Transition.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS -‘REN21 Renewables in Cities 2019 Global Status Report’ examines the role of cities in accelerating a transition to sustainable energy. -The report emphasizes that cities are…