(UAE Embassy in the US, 12.Oct.2023) — The UAE will host the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) from November 30 to December 12, 2023 at Expo City Dubai to unite the world towards agreement on bold, practical and ambitious solutions to the most pressing […]
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Ecuador Ratifies Creation Of New Galapagos Marine Reserve
(Ministerio de Ambiente, Agua y Transición Ecológica del Ecuador, 14.Jan.2022) — The newly created marine reserve adds 60,000 square kilometers to the Galapagos Marine Reserve. The marine reserve is divided into two halves, the first 30,000 square kilometers set a strict prohibition to any fishing activities; the other 30,000 is […]
Upstream Sector Rebounding – But ‘Peak Uncertainty’ Fears Weigh In 2022
(WoodMac, 13.Dec.2021) — The oil and gas sector will continue to rebound in 2022, says Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK) But the positive outlook will be tempered by concerns about its future. In its Global Upstream Outlook 2022, Wood Mackenzie points out the upstream industry must respond to the implications […]
Oil And Gas Companies Must Be Bold As Energy Transition Sets Tone For 2022
(WoodMac, 8.Dec.2021) — It’s set to be an action-packed year for Majors, Independents and national oil companies alike. Big choices will set strategic trajectories for the energy transition ahead. New research from Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK), indicates that oil and gas companies are likely to be bold in […]
Wood Mac Weighs In On Key COP26 Takeaways
(WoodMac, 15.Nov.2021) — Following the conclusion of the COP26 on 13 November, Wood Mackenzie experts weigh in on the key developments of the conference.  Jonny Sultoon, global head of markets and transitions, said: “Wood Mackenzie sees the COP26 as a qualified success. “The big splash was the announcement […]
Exxon Backs The Global Methane Pledge
(Exxon, 26.Oct.2021) — In September, the U.S. and European Union announced a Global Methane Pledge to reduce methane emissions by 30% below 2020 levels by 2030. More than 30 nations have now joined the Pledge, and more could be announced at the upcoming COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland. ExxonMobil […]
Joint US-EU Global Methane Pledge
(White House, 18.Sep.2021) — The United States and European Union announced today the Global Methane Pledge, an initiative to reduce global methane emissions to be launched at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) in November in Glasgow. President Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged countries […]
Bloomberg To Serve As UN Special Envoy For Climate
(Bloomberg Philanthropies, 5.Feb.2021) — Today, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Michael R. Bloomberg as his Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions. The COP26 High Level Climate Action Champions, Gonzalo Muñoz and Nigel Topping, also named Mr. Bloomberg the first Global Ambassador for the Race to Zero […]
UK Hosts African Ministers Energy Symposium
(UK’s Department for International Trade or DIT, 9.Dec.2020) — The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) on 3 December 2020, hosted the first ever UK-Africa Renewable Energy Ministerial Symposium to deepen UK-Africa collaboration in the renewable energy sector. Bringing together British and African leaders, the symposium created a platform to […]