ACCIONA is a signatory of the “International Business Declaration”, with another 54 companies, and promoted by a number of international organisations such as We Mean Business, Corporate Leaders Group and CDP, to urge governments to implement the Paris Agreement. The Declaration was presented the day before the celebration of the ‘One Planet Summit’ in Paris, … Continue reading Acciona has signed an International Business Declaration
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Wind energy, other renewable energy sources are the answer to climate change
With more than 22,000 employees in Texas, America’s wind energy industry feels the pain inflicted by Hurricane Harvey. Wind companies have pledged $1 million to Habitat for Humanity to help Texas communities recover from the disaster. But wind energy is helping Texas recover in other ways as well. Our industry has invested more than $38 … Continue reading Wind energy, other renewable energy sources are the answer to climate change
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Statement of the American Wind Energy Association on U.S. decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord
Tom Kiernan, CEO of the American Wind Energy Association, today released the following statement on the Administration’s announcement that the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris climate accord. “Despite the decision today to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Accord, the wind industry expects to continue as an American economic … Continue reading Statement of the American Wind Energy Association on U.S. decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord
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EU, China to reaffirm support for climate change pact
The European Union and China will reaffirm their commitment to the Paris climate change accord this week regardless of whether the U.S. pulls out of the pact, a senior EU official said Wednesday. The official told reporters that the EU and China will also “spell out” how they plan to meet their commitments to the … Continue reading EU, China to reaffirm support for climate change pact
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Vatican says Trump risks losing climate change leadership
The Vatican has urged US President Donald Trump to listen to “dissenting voices” and reconsider his position on climate change, saying the United States risked losing its environmental protection leadership to China. A new report from a B.C.-based energy think tank says clean energy is here to stay — no matter what U.S. President Donald … Continue reading Vatican says Trump risks losing climate change leadership
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Member States agree on general approach on post-2020 ETS reform
Member States proposed to strengthen the Market Stability Reserve, a facility designed to take excess carbon permits out of the market from 2019 onwards. The rate at which it will take permits out of the market would be doubled. And permits stored in the reserve would be cancelled if a certain threshold is reached. The … Continue reading Member States agree on general approach on post-2020 ETS reform
Continue reading100% Renewable Energy a must for limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees
United under the umbrella of the Global 100% Renewable Energy Campaign, cities, NGOs, Renewable Energy Industry Associations and academics from across the world highlight that implementing the Paris Agreement means phasing out fossil fuels and investing in a 100% Renewable Energy infrastructure immediately. At a High-Level Event in Marrakesh, leaders from this global 100% RE … Continue reading 100% Renewable Energy a must for limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees
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WindEurope CEO underscores need for strong governance on EU’s 2030 package
When diplomats arrived in Marrakech for the next round of UN climate talks, they knew the conference would get off to a good start. Only a few days before the opening ceremony of COP22, the Paris Agreement formally entered into force. It gave diplomats renewed impetus as they began critical discussions on how to implement … Continue reading WindEurope CEO underscores need for strong governance on EU’s 2030 package
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Renewable energy technologies ready to deliver on the Paris Agreement at all levels of deployment
The REN Alliance, a coalition of five renewable energy associations, joined forces at COP22 in Marrakech to demonstrate how renewable technologies working together can meet energy needs at island, rural, city, national and regional levels. Among the most significant challenges facing society today is the impacts that global climate change can have on our … Continue reading Renewable energy technologies ready to deliver on the Paris Agreement at all levels of deployment
Continue readingWorld Wind Energy Award 2016 for 195 Countries who endorsed the Paris Agreement
On the occasion of the 15th World Wind Energy Conference 2016 in Tokyo, the Board of the World Wind Energy Association has decided to give the World Wind Energy Award 2016 to the 195 Governments plus the European Union who, during the UN Climate Change Conference COP21, reached the so called Paris Agreement, a landmark … Continue reading World Wind Energy Award 2016 for 195 Countries who endorsed the Paris Agreement
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China issues plan to reduce greenhouse gas emission
China will reduce carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP by 18 percent compared with that in 2015 by the end of 2020, the cabinet announced Friday. The government will restrict other greenhouse gas emission and start a carbon trading market in the next five years to help meet the commitment to peaking carbon dioxide … Continue reading China issues plan to reduce greenhouse gas emission
Continue readingIRENA welcomes Paris Agreement as strong enabler for renewable energy action
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Director-General Adnan Z. Amin issued the following statement upon the entry into force of the Paris Agreement today: IRENA welcomes the entry into force of the Paris Agreement and congratulates those Parties whose leadership made this a reality. The fact that this happened more quickly than anyone thought possible, sends … Continue reading IRENA welcomes Paris Agreement as strong enabler for renewable energy action
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Decarbonising the energy sector needs cost-efficient onshore wind energy
Today, the Paris Agreement comes into force, sending an important signal to companies investing in climate-friendly business. This step follows the agreement’s ratification by 55 countries, representing more than 55 percent of global CO2-emissions. Among these countries are China, the EU, India and the USA. At the core of the agreement is the notion to … Continue reading Decarbonising the energy sector needs cost-efficient onshore wind energy
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Wind power helps meet Paris Agreement targets
The U.S. and China recently ratified the Paris Agreement, further advancing efforts to combat carbon pollution. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ,Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Barack Obama jointly ratified the Paris Agreement earlier this month. Image via AP. It’s also yet another sign that global economies and businesses are seeking zero-carbon solutions for … Continue reading Wind power helps meet Paris Agreement targets
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Nordex welcomes China and US move on COP 21‘s Climate Agreement
China and the USA, two of the most influential economic and political powers, but also the two biggest emitters of greenhouse gases (GHG), agreed, before the G20-Summit in China, to ratify the Paris Climate Agreement. Given the dynamics of international politics, this step can be regarded as an important move towards enforcing the agreement. The … Continue reading Nordex welcomes China and US move on COP 21‘s Climate Agreement
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U.S. and China decision to sign climate change accord
The United States and China issued a joint statement today announcing the two nations will sign the Paris Agreement, last year’s international agreement to lower greenhouse gas emissions, on Friday, April 22 (this Earth Day). AWEA CEO Tom Kiernan reacted with the following statement: “This historic announcement shows the U.S. is in the market for … Continue reading U.S. and China decision to sign climate change accord
Continue readingParis defines 100% renewable energy as the new normal
The UN Climate Change Conference COP21 ended last weekend with 195 governments agreeing on a new climate treaty, and this Paris agreement is a big breakthrough! The agreement itself is indeed not detailed, includes no clear figures on limiting greenhouse gas emissions, no strong legal commitments on how to act. Hence my assessment is based … Continue reading Paris defines 100% renewable energy as the new normal
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World to markets: Invest now in climate solutions
Over the weekend global leaders agreed to change the course of our world by declaring the need to pivot to a clean, low-carbon future. Monday’s headlines struggled to convey the magnitude of their call to action: Washington Post: Countries just adopted a historic climate change accord Los Angeles Times: Nearly 200 nations join together to … Continue reading World to markets: Invest now in climate solutions
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Ambitious UN climate deal could be investment opportunity for European wind energy industry
China, India, Morocco, Brazil and Turkey are just a few of the countries that have made post-2020 national pledges on the deployment of wind energy in the coming years. In all 70 countries have identified wind as a key climate mitigation technology. Giles Dickson, Chief Executive Officer of the European Wind Energy Association, said: “The … Continue reading Ambitious UN climate deal could be investment opportunity for European wind energy industry
Continue readingCOP21: global climate agreement marks historic step
The legally binding international climate agreement negotiated in Paris on 12 December offers a real glimmer of hope, though it will still not be enough to avert irreversible consequences from climate change. By recognising the importance of the world’s cities and regions, the agreement has, however, increased the prospects of a more effective and sustained … Continue reading COP21: global climate agreement marks historic step
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