The Achieving Sustainable Energy for All in Small Island Developing States Conference concluded yesterday with the adoption of the “Barbados Declaration” calling for universal access to modern and affordable renewable energy services, while protecting environment, ending poverty and creating new opportunities for economic growth. The declaration, adopted just weeks before the UN Conference on Sustainable Development ‘Rio+20’, includes an annex with voluntary commitments of 20 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to take actions toward providing universal access to energy, switching to renewable energy and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
Following on the success of the launch of Viridis Africa 2011, where more than 20 major investment opportunities were presented to prospective investors, Viridis Africa is now soliciting business plans in the clean tech industry from entrepreneurs seeking funding to turn their projects to account.
An international team of European experts is looking to improve the energy efficiency of historic buildings. Window refurbishments stand out as a viable approach to dramatically reduce energy loss
THE 2012 AUSTRALIAN CLEANTECH COMPETITION HAS BEEN LAUNCHED
Rio+20 Negotiations to Energize Sustainable Development Agenda Set to Resume Following Earth Day Celebrations
Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, today launches a groupwide Sustainability Month, entitled “Together for Tomorrow”, to showcase the Company’s progress against its 2020 sustainability vision.
Umeco has collaboratively developed flax reinforced composites and recycled composites. The parts for the prototype racing car, the Lola-Drayson B12/69EV, which is an all-electric vehicle have been manufactured using these products. The racing car is set for participation in the FIA Formula E World Championship Series.
Arvia Technology, a spin-out company of the University of Manchester, has acquired £3.8 million as investment from its present investor MTI Partners, new investors including Park Walk Advisors and Sustainable Technology Investors, and from several other small investors.
SEFE, a company that develops sustainable technologies, has provided information on one more component included in its advanced Harmony III atmospheric energy system. The company is moving closer to its goal of bringing innovative technology into the clean energy market through this Atmospheric Energy Collector.
Global Institute of Sustainability (GIOS) at the Arizona State University (ASU) will receive $27.5 million from the Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Fund to accelerate sustainability initiatives.
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