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IRENA Members Aim to Raise Renewables’ Share of Global Energy Mix

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Andrew Burger | 0 Comments

Raising renewable energy’s share of world energy production would have broad, positive and long-lasting impacts on national economies, societies and the environment, according to a study from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released January 16.

Solar Home Kits, Machine Tools, Irrigation Pumps Improving Lives

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Andrew Burger | 0 Comments

Compact, efficient, durable and long-lasting, social enterprises and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are coming up with new ways that make off-grid solar lighting and power affordable for local residents in Africa and around the world. Solar home kits, machine tools and irrigation pumps are being installed across Africa, India and other nations, bringing reliable, affordable and emissions-free energy to residents, businesses and communities.

Renewable Energy the Focus as UN Climate Investment Funds Expands

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Andrew Burger | 0 Comments

CIF member countries gathered in Montego Bay to share knowledge and experiences as the international community ramps up efforts to spur low-carbon development pathways.

IRENA Taking Applications for Initial $50 MM Renewable Energy Project funding from UAE

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Andrew Burger | 0 Comments

Bonn-based IRENA is accepting online applications for an initial $50 mm of a total $350 mm in project loans for qualified renewable energy projects in developing countries.

Renewable Energy Key Vehicle on Rio+20 Sustainable Development Roadmap

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Andrew Burger | 0 Comments

The drive to forge equitable, sustainable “green” economies and develop and deploy renewable energy and clean technologies are front-and-center in the media in the run-up to the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development which is to take place in the iconic Brazilian city June 20-22. Three bits of essential reading, and reference, relating to global renewable energy growth and its role in sustainable development programs were released yesterday: the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) “Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2012,” the Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century’s (REN21) 2012 “Renewables Global Status Report,” and the Natural Resources Defense Council’s “Renewable Energy Scorecard.”

World Bank Launches “Clean, Green, Resilient” Sustainable Development Strategy

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Andrew Burger | 0 Comments

Promoting and fostering adoption of appropriate clean energy technology to reduce environmental degradation while at the same time reducing poverty is the focal point of the World Bank’s new sustainable development and environmental strategy.

Broadband Report Highlights ICT’s Role in Low-Carbon Economy Transformation

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Andrew Burger | 0 Comments

A new Broadband Commission report illustrates “the kind of transformative solutions” information and telecommunications (ICT) and broadband technology can provide to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change.