Tag Archives: klimat

REDD Insurance solutions to minimise risk for investors

Posted on 01/07/2011 by Kaj

A California-based developer said Thursday it has signed a political risk insurance contract with a US government agency for a deforestation project, a move it hopes will bolster investor confidence in the nascent Redd market.Terra Global Capital signed the deal with the Overseas Private … Continue reading →

Categories: News, REDD

Voluntary Carbon Market 2011 – new report

Posted on 28/06/2011 by Kaj

For five years, Forest Trends’ Ecosystem Marketplace and Bloomberg New Energy Finance have published the State of the Voluntary Carbon Markets Reports to shed light on trading volumes, credit prices, project types, locations, and the motivations of buyers in this market. … Continue reading →

Categories: Climate Change, Emission Trade, News

After Fukushima – The role of Nuclear Power

Posted on 16/06/2011 by Kaj

Following the earthquake and tsunamis that tragically impacted Japan in March, the unfolding crisis at the Fukushima nuclear power plant has captured public attention for months. Energy experts are now questioning the long term impact of the Fukushima disaster on … Continue reading →

Categories: Climate Change, News

Save carbon in soils and trees, sell credits

Posted on 16/06/2011 by Kaj

Carbon farming plan in Australia approved by House of Parliament. Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Greg Combet described the vote as a win for farmers, Indigenous Australia and the environment. The carbon farming initiative would allow farmers to … Continue reading →

Categories: Climate Change, Emission Trade, News, Tools for change

UK top companies have no targets on Green House Gas Emissions

Posted on 15/06/2011 by Kaj

Nearly half of the UK’s top companies do not have targets on greenhouse gas emissions, despite years of legislation and campaigning on the issue, a study by the Carbon Trust has found. Forty of the FTSE 100 either lack numerical targets on … Continue reading →

Categories: Climate Change, News

Photos in the service of Sustainability awareness

Posted on 06/06/2011 by Kaj

Good photography, art and inspirational music often contribute to increased awareness and may become an increasingly important area of ​​sustainability. When I am in the early 1990′s, helped develop the Natural Step Foundation we created a network called Artists for Environment as an important source of inspiration and provided a complementary culture perspective in sustainability efforts. Visitors to Stockholm until 26 June, definitely visit one of Stockholm’s new attractions –  namely the … Continue reading →

Categories: Culture, Dependency on fossil fuel, News, Tools for change

Will the renewables scenarios be attractive enough for the investors?

Posted on 05/06/2011 by Kaj

Close to 80 percent of the world‘s energy supply could be met by renewables by mid-century if backed by the right enabling public policies a new report shows. The findings, from over 120 researchers working with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate … Continue reading →

Categories: Climate Change, Dependency on fossil fuel, Investment, News, Tools for change

C40 meeting in Sao Paolo – New agreement to fight climate change in cities

Posted on 02/06/2011 by Kaj

The World Bank signed an agreement on Wednesday with mayors from 40 of the world’s biggest cities to work on technical and financial assistance for projects to minimize the effects of climate change. Read more

Categories: Climate Change, News, Sustainable Cities

The Big Denial – interview with Johan Rockström and Anders Wijkman

Posted on 17/05/2011 by Kaj

Morals and ethics for sustainable development The past weekend’s media coverage gave me reason to reflect on some fundamental questions about the attitude of individuals in a global world that is calling out for credible leaders. Here was Obama who … Continue reading →

Categories: Interviews, Leadership and Sustainability, News, Video Best Practise

Tool for changes – Carbon tax next…

Posted on 06/05/2011 by Kaj

One of the most efficient political tool to reduce Carbon Emission in Sweden has been the Carbon Tax. Many other countries are now looking at political efficiency and trying to find smart progressive solutions that will have a support from … Continue reading →

Categories: Climate Change, News, Political Governance, Tools for change