3 March 2016

REN21- Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century

REN21 is the global renewable energy policy multi-stakeholder network that connects a wide range of key actors. REN21’s goal is to facilitate knowledge exchange, policy development and joint action towards a rapid global transition to renewable energy

1 March 2016

Measuring, reporting and verifying emissions in the transport sector

While the transport sector is a key promoter of development and economic growth, it also causes significant GHG emissions. Therefore, it is crucial to address the transport sector when planning or implementing mitigation action. But how to assess the impact of transport based mitigation efforts?

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25 February 2016

European Investment Bank (EIB)

The European Investment Bank, or EIB, is the European Union’s bank, owned by and representing the interests of the European Union Member States. It works closely with other EU institutions to implement EU policy. As the worldwide largest multilateral borrower and lender by volume, it provides finance and expertise for sound and sustainable investment projects which contribute to furthering EU policy objectives.

15 February 2016

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Issues Inaugural Certified Climate Bond for Low Carbon Transport

[Media Release] LONDON: 11/02/16 13:00GMT: In a series of firsts, the giant New York based Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has broken new ground for public transport authorities with its latest USD 500m bond issuance.

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15 February 2016

Draft Rural Transport Stakeholder Database

In order to map out different stakeholders working on rural transport issues, the SLoCaT Partnership started the development of a Rural Transport Stakeholder Database. The stakeholder database specifically focuses on those organizations working on rural transport issues at regional and global levels. 

3 February 2016

UN shipping chief: Climate change is ‘top priority’

The International Maritime Organization is set to consider an emissions target in April, says newly appointed head Kitack Lim

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19 January 2016

Railway Gazette: Rail must be more efficient, convenient, reliable and cost-effective to be widely used

The editor-in-Chief of the Railway Gazette Christopher Jackson has published a new article “Cleaner greener and leaner” in the January Railway Gazette continuing the discussions at the