The 21st Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change concluded its international climate negotiations in Paris with a global accord.
COP21 pledges require significant work to achieve climate-change goals, says GlobalData
The ambitious Paris Agreement reached at the recent United Nations’ 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21), which ultimately aims to limit the increase in global average temperatures to below 1.5 Celsius degrees from pre-industrial levels, will require substantial efforts from its signatories if the desired results are to be achieved, says an analyst with research and consulting firm GlobalData.
Wind takes the clean power crown
Clearly, among of the main ways to achieve these goals will be measures that encourage a rapid transition away from a fossil-fuels and greater investment and market share for clean energy sources and solutions – primarily wind and solar power, as well as energy efficiency.
Global Energy CEO calls for rethink on climate finance at COP 21
Eddie O’Connor, CEO of Mainstream Renewable Power today called for a realistic approach at COP 21 to the need to fund investment in clean energy in growth markets.
First Global Green Bank network will speed shift to clean energy
A group of six green banks and two leading non-profit groups say they are establishing a Green Bank Network to help meet the urgent need of increasing and accelerating investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency worldwide.
COP21: Technology innovation is key to meeting environmental targets
Energy production accounts for two thirds of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, so a reduction of carbon emissions in the energy sector is of paramount importance.
Over 150 organizations urge President Obama to pledge greater climate action in Paris
Following President Barack Obama’s opening speech at the COP21 climate change conference in Paris this week, more than 150 environmental, social justice, indigenous, and health groups called on the President to greatly increase the U.S. commitment to reducing carbon pollution. The message: keep at least 80% of U.S. fossil fuel reserves in the ground, and help…