climate change
Open Science Conference: We need dramatic climate action to meet unprecedented challenges
Climate change impacts are becoming increasingly severe, posing unprecedented challenges. Dramatic climate action is needed to limit global warming, requiring unprecedented societal transformations to sustain the future of life on Earth, a major international scientific conference was told today. More…
Inside a research centre tracking the fallout from the climate crisis
The past few months have been another stark reminder that the climate crisis is getting worse. Wildfires devastated Hawaii, Canada, and the Canary Islands. Antarctic Sea ice reached its lowest extent since records began in 1978. Multiple ocean heatwaves baked…
Energy Week Western Balkans 2023: the agenda is underway and promising a resounding success
As Energy Week Western Balkan is approaching, the conference agenda promises a resounding success. Here is some food for thought to prepare for Day 1 of EWWB. Traditionally, Energy Week has a grand OPENING with welcome addresses from governments of…
GREEN ENERGY AND STABLE SUPPLY WITH ABB SUPPORT
In the process of mitigating climate change and fighting for the preservation of natural resources, we are turning to renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency and optimal consumption. The use of new technologies and innovative solutions reduces the impact on…
IEA, ECB and EIB highlight importance of an accelerated clean energy transition for Europe’s industrial competitiveness and financial stability
The heads of the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Central Bank (ECB) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) are today calling on leaders from government, finance and industry across Europe to deliver a clean energy transition which is just,…
ABB and Export Development Canada agree on global partnership for financing clean tech projects
ABB and Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada’s export credit agency, have signed a global partnership to promote investments in sustainable technologies and projects in Canada and around the world. The support provided by EDC, with a total limit of up…
Stronger international cooperation in high emissions sectors crucial to get on track for 1.5°C climate goal
Insufficient progress in transitions to clean technologies and sustainable solutions over the past year highlights the need for strong and targeted international collaboration in high emissions sectors to deliver transitions that are faster, easier and cheaper for all, according to…