Tag: decarbonization
EU Institutions
Facing mounting challenges, new EU Commission takes office
Amidst global geopolitical turmoil, the European Commission of Ursula von der Leyen officially took office on December 1 with the President pledging that over...
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan opts for nuclear power following national referendum
Following an October 6 national referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan, an overwhelming majority of voters, totaling 5,561,937 people...
Azerbaijan
Chosen to host COP29, Azerbaijan draws special attention to its energy policy
Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov visited the U.S. this week where he held talks with World Bank representatives, U.S. government officials and investors, discussing...
Africa
Nairobi Declaration calls for global tax on fossil fuel trade, maritime transport, aviation
As the curtains came down at the Africa Climate Summit (ACS23), heads of state and government adopted the Nairobi Declaration, calling on world leaders...
Energy
Astana International Forum addresses climate change, energy security, green transition
As many countries are planning sustainability and decarbonization strategies to meet climate targets, Kazakhstan, one of the world’s largest energy producers, wants to be...
Energy
UK eyes energy security, increasing supplies amid stronger ties with Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan can play a special role in energy security in the new global environment, considering Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and transition to a green...
Africa
Climate change in Africa real economic, security threat
Climate change, which appears to be advancing around the world, affecting not just physical infrastructure but economies and livelihoods, is also an increasing security...
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan planning to launch green energy exports to Europe
Azerbaijan, which is already a main exporter of oil and gas, plans to develop its renewable energy potential, especially offshore wind in the Caspian...
Energy
Is “cable diplomacy” shaping energy policy in the Mediterranean & Middle East?
The transition towards a carbon neutral economy has become a priority for many governments around the world. Using the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals...
Energy
BMW tests green hydrogen, but holds steady combustion engines
German auto manufacturer BMW still relies on combustion engines, but the future for cars in cities is electric, according to the company's Vice President Peter Lehnert.
Columns
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights fossil fuel dependencies
Every part of the part of Paris Agreement must be followed properly, the Czech Republic’s Deputy Environment Minister Jan Dusik said in comments to NE Global.
Energy
Full speed ahead speed towards digital & green transition in Lisbon
Transport plays a key role in reaching a global carbon-neutral economy, with climate change progressing faster than expected and countries struggling to meet the...
Energy
EU-Norway to enhance climate, energy cooperation
A delegation of the Norwegian government led by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store with European Commission President President Ursula von der Leyen and with...
Energy
MEPs call for quick deployment of offshore renewables to meet EU emission targets
Members of the European Parliament set out their recommendations on how to deploy offshore wind energy in Europe more quickly, as a means to...
Energy
Slovenia to decarbonize steel industry
Facilitating the transition towards a low-carbon economy the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is participating in Slovenian Steel Group’s (SIJ Group) €230...
Energy
EU, US committed to accelerating the global transition to clean energy
The European Union and the United States are jointly committed to Europe's energy security and sustainability and to accelerating the global transition to clean...
Belgium
EU approves restructuring aid for Romania’s Complexul Energetic Oltenia
Romania's plans to grant power company Complexul Energetic Oltenia restructuring aid for up to €2.66 billion (RON 13.15 billion) is in line with EU...
Energy
Kyrgyzstan, Russia’s Rosatom ink MoU on SMR nuke plant construction
Russia’s state atomic corporation Rosatom and Kyrgyzstan agreed on January 20 to cooperate on the construction of small modular reactor nuclear power plants in...
Cyprus
The Cyprus Connection: EU funds EuroAsia electric link
Planning to create well-integrated energy infrastructure networks, EU countries have agreed on a European Commission proposal to invest €1.037 billion in 5 cross-border infrastructure...
Africa
TotalEnergies joins Masdar and Siemens Energy to develop green hydrogen
Dubai-based renewable energy major Masdar announced on January 19 that TotalEnergies is adding its expertise in the energy sector to a Masdar-led initiative focused...
Energy
Enel and Italy’s Fire and Rescue Service to boost safety, environmental protection
Italian energy major Enel and the country’s national fire department signed on January 4 a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening collaboration to protect...
Belgium
EU taxonomy: No greenwashing of environment damaging activities
The introduction of the taxonomy is a great success for us Greens, future-oriented companies and civil society forces working on it for years. But...
Belgium
EU endorses new climate, environmental protection and energy guidelines for state aid
The European Commission’s College of Commissioners endorsed on December 21 the new Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy (CEEAG). The...
Archive
MEPs reach deal with Council on EU-backed energy projects
The updated rules to select which energy projects will receive EU support were informally agreed between Members of the European Parliament and the Slovenian...
Archive
EU, UNEP launch International Methane Emissions Observatory
At the G20 Summit, on the eve of the COP26 UN climate conference in Glasgow, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) with support from the...
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