UNDP, Olympus and AFP Launch Africa Photo Contest on Climate Change

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has teamed up with Olympus Corporation and the Agence France-Presse (AFP) Foundation to launch an environmental photo contest in Africa titled “Picture This: Caring for the Earth”.

The Contest seeks to profile ordinary people working to reduce the effects of climate change in their countries, cities and communities. Read more>>

Clean Technology Innovator Wins Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 Award in New England

Clean technology and energy storage innovator Dr. Christina Lampe-Onnerud has won Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 in the clean technology category for the New England region.

This prestigious distinction recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses.

Speaking at the award ceremony, Kristin Keating, Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year Program Co-Chair for New England, said, “We are proud to recognize the achievements of Dr. Lampe-Onnerud.”...read more>>

UN Urges Governments to Invest in Clean Energy

At a thematic dialogue of the United Nations General Assembly meeting at the UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday, on energy efficiency, energy conservation and new and renewable sources of energy, top UN officials urged governments and industry to invest in ‘green’ technology.

US$58 Million Loan for Energy Efficiency in Armenia

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced it will provide a loan of up to US$58.5 million (€42 million) to the electricity distribution company CJSC Electric Networks of Armenia (a subsidiary of OJSC INTER RAO UES) to promote energy efficiency.

Solar-powered Plane Set for Launch in Switzerland

A prototype of solar-powered aircraft is expected to be unveiled to the media at Dübendorf airfield next to Zurich in Switzerland on June 26 2009.

New Hydrogn Car Unveiled in London

A new hydrogen-powered city car that weighs 772 pounds and can travel 186 miles on just 2.2 pounds has been unveiled in London.

Energy for All Partnership Launched

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has Launched a New Partnership Aimed to Expand Access to Modern Energy to 100 Million People by 2015.

ADB to Double Clean Energy Investments to $2 Billion

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced it will substantially increase its clean energy investments in Asian region to $2 billion a year from a previous target of $1 billion. ADB to double clean energy investments

2009 Financial Times Most Sustainable Banks Announced

The Financial Times and International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, have announced the winners of the 2009 FT Sustainable Banking Awards, with Triodos Bank of the Netherlands named as Sustainable Bank of the Year and Itau Unibanco of Brazil taking the overall Emerging Markets prize.

Luo Hong: A Billionaire's Green Lens

He is both a successful entrepreneur, owning China's largest bakery chain, and the first photographer to hold a personal photo exhibition at the United Nations. He is Luo Hong, entrepreneur-environmental photographer extraordinaire.

Climate Change: If there is no adaptation, there will be no Copenhagen

National leaders and other participants meeting at this year’s World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town have called for greater emphasis on adaption to climate change. More than 900 participants from 50 countries participated in the 19th World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town from 10 to 12 June 2009 under the theme Implications of the Global Economic Crisis for Africa.

WRI Releases Its Latest Research on Countdown to Copenhagen

World Resources Institute has released its latest research on a variety of topics relevant to the Bonn negotiations and COP 15.

Iceland To Host World Congress On Advancing Sustainable Hydropower

The International Hydropower Association (IHA), with more than 40 partner organizations, will convene its World Congress on Advancing Sustainable Hydropower in Reykjavik, Iceland, 24-26 June 2009. Representatives of some 50 countries, representing governments, business and civil society will take part in this event, under the patronage of Iceland's President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson. Read more

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Growing Faster Since 2000

New data shows GHG emissions have been higher in developing countries than in industrialised countries since 2004, though developing countries emit significantly lower levels of emissions per capita than developed countries. Read More

Carbon Credits Spark Interest in Renewable Energy Across Africa

Renewable energy and energy-efficient initiatives are starting to spark across Africa, increasingly underlining the environmental but also economic and developmental benefits of investments in a Green Economy. Read more

Evolution One Fund Gets Financing from African Development Bank

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a US$ 12.5 million (ZAR 100 Million) equity investment in the Evolution One Fund, the first specialized private equity fund focused on the acceleration and deployment of clean energy and sustainable technologies across southern Africa to mitigate the effects of climate change on the Continent. Read More

Climate Change: ADB Grants $5M to Central & West Asia

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Directors has recently approved a US$5 million grant towards improving policy and capacity development in climate change adaption in Central and West Asia. Read More

Kenya Gets US$405 Million for Wind Power Project

Kenya has secured US$405 million loan to finance development of wind power project. The power project is a low-cost, clean and renewable energy venture, that will help diversify the country’s energy source and substitute diesel-based generation. Read More

Politics of Climate Change Agreement

A high-level debate on the politics of reaching a multilateral climate change agreement in 2009, what the elements of a deal might be, and what the alternatives are if a deal is not reached. Read More

EBRD Targets US$20 Billion in Renewables and Energy Efficiency

EBRD has announced a three-year investment of between US$4 and US$6.8 billion and a further co-financing of up to US$13.6 billion in energy efficiency and low-carbon technologies in Eastern Europe. Read More

Carbon Benefits Project Launched

UNEP and partners have launched a Carbon Benefits Project seeking to assist local communities execute projects aimed at reducing green house gas emissions. Read More

Report Shows Positive Growth in Renewable Energy

REN21 has released a status renewable energy report showing positive growth in energy transformation despite the challenges of financial crisis and economic slowdown. Read more

GE Announces $100 Million Investment in Hybrid Technologies

General Electric (GE) has announced a new $100 million investment in battery manufacturing plant, business, to advance hybrid technologies. Read more