Wisconsin joins United States Climate Alliance
The alliance now represents 49% of the population of the United States, says AHRI
Added: Feb 27, 2019 | By CCME Content Team
Stories tagged with: Paris Agreement
Rapid thawing of permafrost is a matter of concern
Signs of a thaw in the frozen ground in many places across the Arctic region are worrisome, says Yale Climate Connections
Added: Feb 18, 2019 | By CCME Content Team
Global group of 415 investors demand immediate action on climate change
The ‘2018 Global Investor Statement to Governments on Climate Change’ urges governments to quickly adopt and achieve the measures outlined within the Paris Agreement
Added: Feb 17, 2019 | By CCME Content Team
The gravity of the climate situation is quite obvious
H.E. François Hollande, during his time as French President, committed USD 1 billion towards UN’s Green Climate Fund to reduce the impact of climate change. A year later, in 2015, he brought in the Energy Transition Law to reduce France’s dependence on nuclear power. Hollande spoke to Susannah Streeter, Anchor for the BBC, during the World Green Economy Summit, which took place on October 24 and 25 in Dubai. Excerpts from the on-stage interaction, presented by Surendar Balakrishnan…
Added: Dec 4, 2018 | By B Surendar
H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer meets Deputy Executive Secretary, UNFCCC
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change invited to join WGEO
Added: Nov 30, 2018 | By CCME Content Team
ACEEE issues statement on IEA’s Energy Efficiency 2018 Report
The report underscores efficiency's critical role in meeting greenhouse gas reduction commitments under the Paris Agreement, ACEEE says
Added: Oct 21, 2018 | By CCME Content Team
‘Retrofitting is the solution to energy efficiency,’ Emirates GBC says
Saeed Al Abbar, Chairman, Emirates Green Building Council (Emirates GBC), shares how the Building Efficiency Accelerator (BEA) programme, aligned with the ambitious goals of the Paris Agreement, announced a Call for Action to achieve 100% Net Zero Carbon Buildings, which are energy efficient by 2050.
Added: Aug 20, 2018 | By Ranjana Konatt
USD 100 trillion required for climate change initiatives
Funds need to be used to build infrastructure system, says Zoë Knight of HSBC
Added: Oct 31, 2017 | By Benwen Lopez
What is the UAE doing to combat global warming?
Clean energy target to be achieved by 2021, raised to 27%, says UAE Minister
Added: Oct 25, 2017 | By Benwen Lopez
42 governments adopt Florence Declaration
Milestone meeting moves nations closer to unlocking more than 200 GW of global geothermal energy potential, IRENA says
Added: Sep 18, 2017 | By Ashish Saraf
UAE Council for Climate Change and Environment convenes third meeting
Event reviews the UAE National Climate Change Plan 2050, important developments in climate action at both national and international levels and the impact of the withdrawal of the United States from the Paris agreement
Added: Jun 18, 2017 | By CCME Content Team
Green growth needs incentives, better enforcement of building codes
On the sidelines of AMWAJ 2016*, Ruba Al-Zu'bi, the CEO of EDAMA Association, an NGO based in Jordan, spoke with Fatima de la Cerna of Climate Control Middle East about her experience as a founding member of the Jordan Green Building Council and shared details about the country’s efforts in promoting green growth and sustainable development. Excerpts from the interview…
Added: Mar 1, 2017 | By Fatima de la Cerna
European Union paves way for global phase-down of HFCs
European Commission adopts proposal to ratify the Kigali Amendment
Added: Feb 6, 2017 | By CCME Content Team
‘The industry now has an opportunity to innovate and move forward’
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), in collaboration with ASHRAE, the US Department of Energy (DoE), the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, the California Air Resources Board and Johnson Controls, is engaged in a multi-million-dollar research programme to establish a strong case for the use of flammable refrigerants, as part of global efforts to phase down the use of high-GWP refrigerants and identify climate-friendly alternatives. AHRI attended the 28th Meeting of the Parties to Montreal Protocol in October in Kigali, Rwanda, during which an agreement was reached to include HFC refrigerants in the Protocol’s (treaty’s) purview. AHRI for long has supported the inclusion of HFCs under the treaty. B Surendar of Climate Control Middle East spoke to AHRI President, Steve Yurek in the aftermath of the watershed Kigali meeting.
Added: Dec 26, 2016 | By B Surendar
Paris Agreement comes into effect
The International Energy Agency (IEA) to release 'World Energy Outlook 2016' at COP 22
Added: Nov 5, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
One for all, all for one
The onus is on the private sector to align itself to regional governments in their efforts to mitigate climate change, and to embrace solar energy as a giant leap towards a better and safer tomorrow, writes Ibrahim Al-Zu’bi
Added: Oct 27, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
What does Paris Agreement mean to the HVACR industry?
Experts feel countries will now formulate stricter rules for energy consumption
Added: Sep 26, 2016 | By Nayantara N
World Green Building Council launches new project to ensure all buildings are ‘Net Zero’ by 2050
According to WorldGBC, Green Building Councils participating in this project will develop Net Zero certification and specific Net Zero training for Green Building professionals
Added: Jun 30, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Dubai Science Park and Dubai GEP organise Dubai Green Leadership Series
Event focused on outcomes of Paris Agreement and its impact on PPP in UAE
Added: May 30, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
‘Young Leaders’ Innovation Challenge’ for students launched ahead of Intersolar Middle East
Competition will seek to bridge gap between education and industry, say the organisers of the event
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Let’s talk VRFs
The 4th Annual Middle East Variable Refrigerant Flow Conference moved away from issues plaguing the VRF industry that had dominated the last edition of the event, and cast a forward-looking gaze at opportunities for growth and how the technology can help the region achieve its environmental goals. We bring you the post-event report.
Added: May 25, 2016 | By Rajiv Pillai
‘I think we’re on the cusp of a golden age – a new renaissance’
ASHRAE President-Elect*, Timothy Wentz, in conversation with Fatima de la Cerna of Climate Control Middle East, reveals his plans for the Society, and shares his thoughts on a wide range of topics, including the Internet of Things, the Paris Agreement, the future of refrigerants and Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth, which is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its release.
Added: May 24, 2016 | By Fatima de la Cerna
350.org issues statement ahead of the signing of the Paris Agreement in New York City
May Boeve, Executive Director of the company, says there is still a dangerous gap between what the governments are signing up to what they are doing and the real ambition we need to avert the worst impacts of climate change
Added: Apr 21, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Decoding COP 21
Widely lauded as a historic accord on climate change, the Paris Agreement aims to mitigate global warming, by bringing about a reduction in GHG emissions, among other goals. But what would the adoption of the agreement mean for the industry and the region? How would it shape government regulations and business decisions? We bring you responses and reactions from regional and international industry leaders and members of organisations.
Added: Apr 17, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
