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  • COP Blog: The evolution of equity

    16 November 2013

    The notion of equity has always been one of the most divisive concepts at the UN climate negotiations. In fact, many argue that it has been the deal breaker to a global agreement more than once.

  • EU allowance prices could reach €46 by 2020 - analyst

    13 November 2013

    Carbon allowances in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) could reach €46 ($62) by 2020, says a leading carbon market analyst.

  • COP Blog: 90 minutes to make ten years worth of changes!

    13 November 2013

    Finally, the Parties met to start the review of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Modalities and Procedures (the M&P), which were created in Marrakech back in 2001...

  • Norway's $800bn 'oil fund' faces calls to change structure and divest from coal

    12 November 2013

    Norway's $800 billion 'oil fund' could face a major shake-up of the way it implements its responsible investment strategy after a report recommended that politicians leave decisions on divestments to the country's central bank.

  • Renewables subsidies to more than double by 2030, then decline – IEA

    12 November 2013

    Annual renewable energy subsidies will more than double globally to reach a peak of around $240 billion globally in 2030, the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts.

  • Poland must lead at UN climate talks

    11 November 2013

    As COP19 begins, getting the right financial frameworks in place is crucial to a global climate deal, argues Stephanie Pfeifer

  • COP19 to lay foundations for new global climate deal

    11 November 2013

    The climate negotiations that kicked off today in Warsaw are expected to play a crucial role in laying the foundations for a new global agreement in Paris in two years' time.

  • US invests $84m in research projects to drive down CCS costs

    08 November 2013

    The US government has committed to invest $84 million in projects that aim to lower the costs of carbon capture and storage (CCS).

  • A business perspective on COP19

    08 November 2013

    Going into this year's UN Climate Change meeting (COP19) in Warsaw, solutions are needed for a number of significant issues in order to lead to an equitable and effective UN global climate agreement in 2015, says International Chamber of Commerce Secretary General Jean-Guy Carrier

  • EU ETS backloading saga nears conclusion as states agree to start 'trialogue'

    08 November 2013

    EU member states today gave the go-ahead to begin talks with the Parliament and Commission on a short-term fix to boost prices in the region's emissions trading system (ETS).