Renewables 2011: Global Status Report

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Changes in renewable energy markets, investments, industries, and policies have been so rapid in recent years that perceptions of the status of renewable energy can lag years behind the reality. This report captures that reality and provides a unique overview of renewable energy worldwide as of early 2011. The report …

EM interest leads to rise in global manager searches, says Mercer

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EM interest leads to rise in global manager searches, says Mercer UK accounts for third of all emerging market searches, while commodity interest doubles. 17/05/11 APG adopts new ISAE-3402 standard on internal control Basel pension fund returns 4.1%, closes in on full funding Pension funds responsible for driving up food …

Roundup: Forestry, Biomass & Sustainability Conference London May 12-13, 2011

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A compilation of Tweets gathered by Ethical Markets Media Correspondent Melanie Feliciano Environ Finance’s ‘Forestry, Biomass & Sustainability’ in London, May 12-13 presentation slides available @ http://tinyurl.com/3sr9tus “Last year DNV #ClimateChange Services had 0 investments in forestry projects.” – Andres Espejo http://bit.ly/jUl7ot Forestry project case studies: “We can harvest planted …

NEW REPORT: Greening the Economy–A strategy for growth, jobs and success.

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A report from the Aldersgate Group Aldersgate Group call for action on green growth to create jobs and reduce the deficit UK is losing momentum to emerging economies in the green economy; Aldersgate Group report sets out a green growth strategy to reduce the budget deficit and create jobs; United …

Meeting the Climate Challenge

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Achievable gains in energy efficiency, renewable energy, forest conservation, and sustainable land use worldwide could achieve up to 75 percent of needed global emissions reductions in 2020 at a net savings of $14 billion. These actions, along with additional investments in climate adaptation, would deliver a wide range of economic, …