Utilities for Net Zero Alliance members announce action plan at IRENA Assembly, focused on increasing speed of grid investment and development Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 19 April 2024 – The Utilities […]...
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Transition to Renewables Calls for New Approach to Energy Security
Evolving concept of energy security must address energy demand, system flexibility, technology access and infrastructure development, says IRENA Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 17 April 2024 – The transition away from […]...
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Waltzing to net zero: navigating the crucial role of supply chains in the global Climate Dance
The grandiose dance towards net-zero targets amidst the climate change symphony requires a shift from the old ballad of fossil fuels to the enchanting melody of sustainable and renewable alternatives. […]...
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The relationship between growth in GDP and CO2 has loosened; it needs to be cut completely
Since the dawn of the industrial age, fossil fuels have been a key enabler of economic development, providing the fuel that generated most of the world’s electricity, powering automobiles, ships […]...
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Investment in green and sustainable projects could boost GCC economy to $13trln by 2050, Gulf Investment Report 2023 says
The combined Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the hydrocarbon-rich Gulf countries could more than double from a projected US$6 trillion to US$13 trillion by 2050, if the countries embrace a green growth strategy, according […]...
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Stronger International Cooperation in High Emissions Sectors Crucial to Get on Track for 1.5°C Climate Goal
Countries must supercharge international collaboration on technologies and markets for sectors such as power, transport, industry, buildings and agriculture, new report finds. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 14 September 2023 – Insufficient progress […]...
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Are business schools equipped to teach the business leaders of responsible tomorrow?
Abu Dhabi, 21st September — With COP28 fast approaching in the United Arab Emirates, it is important to reposition a business curriculum from that which is heavily reliant on natural […]...
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‘We are not powerless’ to overcome climate crisis, COP28 President-Designate tells UN Climate Ambition Summit
NEW YORK, 21st September, 2023 (WAM) — Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President-Designate, addressed today the UN Climate Ambition Summit in […]...
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Access to electricity improves slightly in 2023, but still far from the pace needed to meet SDG7
This is a pre-release of findings on energy access from the World Energy Outlook 2023, in support of discussions at the United Nations’ SDG Summit on 18-19 September 2023. This commentary is part […]...
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Tripling renewable power capacity by 2030 is vital to keep the 1.5°C goal within reach
IEA Commentary Scenes from a world baking in record heat in recent weeks present a grim reminder that limiting the rise in global temperatures to 1.5°C is crucial to avert […]...
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