Business Edition
nr 78
November 29, 2007
Special:
Draft Directive still subject to alterations
The draft proposal for the new Renewable Energy Directive is still changing almost every day. In the latest proposal, each country’s contribution to the overall 20% target by 2020 will start with a flat rate 5.75% for every country, plus a contribution based on GDP for the second part. The trading issue is also still pending. Read more
EU needs accelerated policies to meet Kyoto target
New activated climate change policies and measures are required to enable the ‘old’ fifteen EU countries to meet their Kyoto target in 2012. But even if all 27 countries adopt the planned additional measures, greenhouse gas emissions are expected to increase between 2010 and 2020, so more new policies are needed. Read more
EU warms up for a new climate convention
The European Commission has started a marketing campaign for their messages as input for the upcoming Climate Summit in Bali. Commissioner Dimas again calls for no further delay of negotiations for a post-Kyoto agreement. Read more
Innovation plan welcomed by RE organisations
Most organisations in the field of renewable energy have welcomed the European Commission's Strategic Energy Technology Plan launched last week. However, they criticise the lack of clarity and the omission of some key technologies. Read more
Business and governments search for low carbon competitiveness
Companies and governments joined in the conference ‘Towards a global low carbon economy’ in Brussels. The meeting addressed energy and climate change challenges and related competitiveness issues. Read more
European Parliament amends biofuels sustainability criteria
The European Parliament has proposed some amendments concerning biofuels sustainability criteria. Members of the EP want mandatory reporting on social circumstances. In January the complete Parliament will discuss the amendments. Read more
Editorial Bali: the heat is on
In the next two weeks from Monday the climate summit at Bali will largely determine the future of climate change policies in the world. Bali will have a constructive outcome if countries like the US and Australia will decide to go along with the leaders of the pack, like the EU. And if developing countries like China, India and Brazil paint themselves a low carbon perspective, Bali will be a complete success. Read more
In Brief
- New Australian PM plans to ratify the Kyoto Protocol
- First 100% renewable powered island: Bonaire
- Companies take the road to a post-Kyoto agreement
- Google invests in green energy development and projects
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