May 20 2013
While the immediate threat of complete paralysis in the financial system has passed, its effects linger on in the form of tumbling investment and low growth expectations both in the UK and in Europe as a whole. The irony in all of this is, of course, that investment is falling just at the time when record levels of capital need to be deployed. We are on the cusp of a period of
May 17 2013
On 16th May John Ashton gave a speech at the RSA as part of a #Liftingthelid event organised by Friends of the Earth. In his speech entitled ‘Cometh the Hour: Climate Change, Politics and Leadership in Britain today’ he spoke openly about the current politics of climate change and what must be done now to fix the current situation.
His full speech is attached for download above and can be
Apr 24 2013
Tom Burke has written an article for the ENDS report entitled ‘What is killing bees?’
The article discusses the recent debate surrounding neonicitinoid insecticides and whether they are responsible for the decline of bees around the world. As acknowledged by all parties in the debate, there is a need for further research before the matter can be proved either way. According to Burke for an
Apr 15 2013
On Friday, E3G shared with the College of Commissioners of the European Union as well as all Member States’ energy and climate attachés its high-level strategy to build a robust post-2020 climate and energy framework. E3G hopes to inform the informal discussions European environment and energy ministers will have on 23 April in Dublin on the 2030 climate and energy package.
A robust and
Apr 11 2013
John Ashton, one of E3G’s founding directors, recently gave a speech at the Met Office entitled “Climate Change and Politics: Surviving the Collision”.
In it he addressed scientists on the collision between the world of climate science and politics. Part of the speech is quoted below and the full speech is attached.
We have to make the prospect of moving rapidly to a low carbon growth
Apr 09 2013
Explaining the Electricity Market Reform Landscape
Liberalised electricity markets have existed around the world for over two decades and have delivered many benefits to consumers. However, in some regions we are now witnessing calls for reform of these markets to meet the three major challenges of the future: security of supply, environmental objectives and affordability.
GE and E3G have
Apr 05 2013
E3G founding director Tom Burke was interviewed as part of a Newsnight programme on energy bill prices in the UK.
The episode aired on 03/04/2013 and can be viewed here.
His interview begins after around 19
Mar 26 2013
Nick Mabey & Sabrina Schulz have written an article for the Parliamentarians Network for Conflict Prevention entitled ‘Preventative Diplomacy and the Climate-Resource-Energy Nexus’.
The article focuses on the political and economic instability faced by countries in the MENA region which is exacerbated by the climate-energy-resource nexus.
Projections on climate, energy and resource
Mar 20 2013
John Ashton wrote a powerful piece which appeared in today’s Guardian about the plan to cut climate change from the geography national curriculum for pupils under 14.
The piece entitled ‘Climate change: our sin of omission’ discusses the consequences of the proposal which would mean children are denied the right to participate in the debate about their own future. John argues that the
Feb 19 2013
E3G warmly welcomes the EU College of Commissioners’ initiative to discuss the post-2020 climate and energy framework on Wednesday 20 February. In order to support the discussion, E3G has set out the key principles to be considered throughout the debate to deliver a robust 2030 policy architecture which meets European climate, security and affordability objectives.
The principles include the
Feb 19 2013
Tom Burke has been quoted in a Guardian article entitled “Nuclear power: ministers offer reactor deal until 2050”
The article dicusses the news that the government is considering signing contracts with energy companies which offer subsidies for up to 40 years following the construction of new nuclear power stations.
To build the full 16GW (gigawatt) at the same price would cost £250bn
Feb 19 2013
John Ashton, one of E3G’s founding directors, spoke at an event organised by Arizona State University Origins Project called ‘The Great Debate- Climate Change: Surviving the Future’.
His speech entitled “Climate Change and the Reclaiming of America” calls for America to step forward as a leader in the transformation to a low-carbon economy in the battle against climate change.
We
Feb 11 2013
On Wednesday 13th February at 9.30am Simon Skillings gave evidence at the Energy and Climate change committee on UK Gas investment strategy.
E3G has recently completed some analysis on the role of gas in UK power sector decarbonisation.
The meeting can be viewed at Continue reading
Feb 08 2013
E3G Founding Director John Ashton was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2012 Birthday Honours, for services to international climate change. He received the award from HRH Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace.
Speaking ahead of the ceremony, John said:
I am immensely proud to be receiving my CBE today, the first ever for work on international climate change.
Jan 29 2013
E3G has been ranked 16th in the 2012 Top 70 Environment Think Tanks by the Pew Global Think Tank ratings.
This beats performance in 2011 when E3G ranked 24th. The findings are the result of an international survey of over 1,950 scholars, public and private donors, policy makers and journalists. In the UK E3G is rated as the 2nd best Environment Think Tank after Chatham House.
The full ratings
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