Syria Formally Joins Signs Paris Climate Deal, Leaving US Isolated Updated On Thu, Nov 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Syrian Arab Republic deposited its instrument of accession of the Paris Agreement on 13 November 2017. Syria has officially joined the 2015 Paris Agreementon climate change, the United Nations said, leaving the United States as the only country opposed to the pact. “The Syrian Arab Republic deposited its instrument of accession of the Paris […] Read more
Efforts to Address Climate through Clean Energy Lag in Emerging Markets Updated On Tue, Nov 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Two years post-Paris, Climatescope research from Bloomberg New Energy Finance highlights slowing investment from OECD countries and limited policy-making follow-through in non-OECD nations. Two years since the signing of the Paris climate agreement and eight years after Copenhagen, countries on both sides of the rich-poor divide are falling short on promises made to address climate […] Read more
India and Other Emerging Economies Can Unlock Trillions of Dollars in Climate Finance: IFC Global Report Updated On Thu, Nov 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Estimates indicate that India is on track to exceed its target of reducing greenhouse-gas emissions intensity by up to 35 percent by 2030. Developing countries like India can meet climate targets promised in the landmark Paris Agreement by catalyzing trillions of dollars in private investments through a combination of smart policy reforms and innovative business […] Read more
India and Italy Confirm Their Commitment on Full Implementation of Paris Climate Agreement Updated On Tue, Oct 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy India and Italy acknowledged the enhanced technical cooperation in the renewable energy sector and welcomed the MoU between the Ministry for the Environment of Italy and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy of India. India and Italy in a joint statement on Monday confirmed their strong commitment to the full implementation of the Paris […] Read more
Fate of Paris Climate Accord Updated On Wed, Sep 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy “WE’RE GETTING OUT.” These were the words that made headlines in the entire world, and were used specifically by the US President Donald Trump to signify America’s exist from the Paris Climate Agreement. The Republican Party Premier cited a number of negative statistics about the predicted economic impact from the climate deal, including a $3 […] Read more
Trump Urged to Reconsider Withdrawal of Paris Climate Agreement Updated On Sat, Jul 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy More than 900 US businesses support keeping the US in the Paris Climate Agreement, including 20 Fortune 500 companies. The ten Senators who represented the United States at the 21st Conference of Parties in 2015, have urged President Donald Trump to reconsider and reverse his decision to withdraw from the historic Paris accord on climate […] Read more
U.S. Energy Secretary Challenges China to be “Real Leader” On Climate Issues Updated On Tue, Jun 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy President Donald Trump’s decision last week to pull the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement has sparked speculation that he is creating a leadership void that China could fill. U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry said Monday that he hopes China will step forward to be a “real leader” on climate issues, while refuting criticism […] Read more
Trump announces US withdrawal from Paris climate accord, prompts furious global backlash Updated On Fri, Jun 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Trump announced America’s shock withdrawal from the Paris climate accord Thursday, prompting a furious global backlash and throwing efforts to slow global warming into serious doubt. President Donald Trump announced America’s shock withdrawal from the Paris climate accord Thursday, prompting a furious global backlash and throwing efforts to slow global warming into serious doubt. In […] Read more
India Played Major Role In Initiating Climate Action Plan As Part Of Solutions: Suresh Prabhu Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has played a key role in initiating climate action plan during Paris meet.” Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has described climate change as a major global issue and pointed out that India played a key role in initiating climate action plan as part of solutions. “Climate Change […] Read more
