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May 20 2013

Ingrid Holmes speaks at the Society of International Development in Amsterdam

By Ingrid Holmes

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

John Ashton lifts the lid on the politics of climate change

By E3G Admin

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 writes for the ENDS report on the decline of bees

By E3G Admin

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

Strategy to build a robust post-2020 climate and energy framework

By E3G Admin

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 speaks at Met Office on climate change and politics

By E3G Admin

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

Creating New Electricity Markets in Europe to Meet Energy Policy Challenges

By Simon Skillings

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

Tom Burke on Newsnight

By E3G Admin

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 write for PNCP

By E3G Admin

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 writes for the Guardian on climate change curriculum cut

By E3G Admin

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 puts forward key principles for a robust post-2020 European climate and energy framework

By E3G Admin

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 quoted in the Guardian

By E3G Admin

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 speaks at Climate Change debate in Arizona

By E3G Admin

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

Simon Skillings gives evidence at Energy and Climate Change Committee

By E3G Admin

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

John Ashton awarded CBE

By E3G Admin

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 highly ranked in Global Think Tank Ratings

By E3G Admin

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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