COP21
A coalition of global leaders is driving for effective carbon policies worldwide.
A dangerously warming planet is not just an environmental disaster. Fundamentally, it is an economic and social challenge. Putting a value or price on carbon emissions tackles climate change at its source. This creates an incentive for firms and individuals to change their investment, production, and consumption patterns. Through a
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International Solar Alliance Enters into Force
The International Solar Alliance (ISA), a group of 121 solar resource rich countries, has formally entered into force and acquired the status of an international organization. The Alliance, which is headquartered in Gurugram, India, aims to deploy over 1,000 Gigawatt of solar energy and mobilise more than USD 1,000 billion into
Read MoreBefore the Flood – Full Movie | National Geographic
https://youtu.be/90CkXVF-Q8M Join Leonardo DiCaprio as he explores the topic of climate change, and discovers what must be done today to prevent catastrophic disruption of life on our planet.
Read MoreIPCC Agrees Outlines of New Reports in Support of Paris
BANGKOK, October 20 – The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has agreed the outlines of two new reports that will help governments implement the Paris Climate Change Agreement. The Panel approved the outlines of Global Warming of 1.5ºC, an IPCC special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5ºC
Read MoreLandmark Climate Change Agreement to Enter into Force
Over 55 Parties covering More Than 55 per cent of Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Ratify the Paris Climate Change Agreement New York/ Bonn, 5 October 2016—The UN’s top climate official today praised nations across the globe for acting swiftly to bring the landmark Paris Climate Change Agreement into force. “This is a
Read MoreIndia Deposits Instrument of Ratification of Paris Agreement
India has deposited its instrument of ratification of the Paris Agreement with the United Nations on 2 October 2016. At the twenty-first session of the Conference of the Parties (COP), held in Paris, France, the Parties adopted the Paris Climate Change Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The
Read MoreCarbon Prices too low to adequately reduce emissions
Current carbon prices are falling short of the levels needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change, but even moderate price increases could have a significant impact, according to new OECD research. Effective Carbon Rates: Pricing CO2 through taxes and emissions trading systems presents new data on effective carbon rates on
Read MoreUN Says 14 More Countries Will Join Paris Later in 2016 – Virtually Assuring Entry into Force
Ban Ki-Moon Hails Remarkable Response as 31 Join on One Day New York, 21 September—The Paris Agreement on climate change moved closer toward entering into force in 2016 as 31 more countries joined the agreement today at a special event hosted by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Several large emitting countries, which had
Read MoreParis Agreement Sails Past Another Milestone En Route to Early Entry into Force
UNFCCC Head, Patricia Espinosa New York/Bonn, 21 September 2016— The UN’s top climate official thanked the 31 governments who today took the number of Parties to the Paris Climate Change Agreement past the key threshold of 55. For the treaty to enter into force, at least 55 Parties covering at least 55
Read MoreWorld’s most influential companies join RE100 and announce investments in renewable power
Wells Fargo & Co., Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and VF Corporation - owner of many apparel and footwear brands including The North Face, Timberland, and Wrangler - are among a group of world-leading businesses from diverse sectors of the economy that today, during Climate Week NYC 2016, joined RE100 with commitments to 100% renewable power. The eight new
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