Petersberg Climate Dialogue

Masdar and IRENA to collaborate on setting a roadmap to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

ABU DHABI, UAE, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, one of the world's leading clean energy companies, has signed an agreement with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to cooperate on a major international knowledge project setting out the means to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, one of the world's leading clean energy companies, has signed an agreement with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to cooperate on a major international knowledge project setting out the means to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030.
  • During the UAE Climate Tech Forum in Abu Dhabi, Masdar and IRENA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a project for COP28 that will outline global targets for renewable energy by 2030.
  • The main objective of the project is to establish a global baseline for renewable energy, with a focus on solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, and other technologies including battery storage, complemented by region-specific data.
  • HE Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Chairman of Masdar and COP28 President-Designate, said: "The world needs to commit to tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030 and to double it again by 2040.

Masdar and IRENA to collaborate on setting a roadmap to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 11, 2023

ABU DHABI, UAE, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, one of the world's leading clean energy companies, has signed an agreement with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to cooperate on a major international knowledge project setting out the means to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, one of the world's leading clean energy companies, has signed an agreement with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to cooperate on a major international knowledge project setting out the means to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030.
  • During the UAE Climate Tech Forum in Abu Dhabi, Masdar and IRENA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a project for COP28 that will outline global targets for renewable energy by 2030.
  • The main objective of the project is to establish a global baseline for renewable energy, with a focus on solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, and other technologies including battery storage, complemented by region-specific data.
  • HE Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Chairman of Masdar and COP28 President-Designate, said: "The world needs to commit to tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030 and to double it again by 2040.

Minister Guilbeault and Germany's Jennifer Morgan confirm contributors are on track to meet US$100 billion international climate finance goal ahead of COP28

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Canada released the Climate Finance Delivery Plan with Germany in September 2021, ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26.

Key Points: 
  • Canada released the Climate Finance Delivery Plan with Germany in September 2021, ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26.
  • The US$100 billion climate finance goal was one of the key commitments that was reaffirmed at the conference.
  • "Over the past year, Jennifer Morgan and I have been leading the work to ensure developed countries live up to our climate finance commitments.
  • Enhancing the delivery of climate finance from Multilateral Development Banks to increase and improve climate finance.

COP28 President-Designate Calls for Climate Action that Hits 2030 Targets, Unlocks Climate Finance, and Leaves No One Behind

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Dr Al Jaber added that, "the most recent IPCC report has already made it crystal clear that we are way off track.

Key Points: 
  • Dr Al Jaber added that, "the most recent IPCC report has already made it crystal clear that we are way off track.
  • On renewables, Dr Al Jaber called on the world to "triple capacity by 2030 and double it again by 2040."
  • He highlighted that "COP28 must also provide tangible solutions to help people adapt to climate change and manage growing climate impacts.
  • As mandated by the Paris Climate Agreement, COP28 UAE will deliver the first ever Global Stocktake – a comprehensive evaluation of progress against climate goals.

COP28 President-Designate Calls for Climate Action that Hits 2030 Targets, Unlocks Climate Finance, and Leaves No One Behind

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Dr Al Jaber added that, "the most recent IPCC report has already made it crystal clear that we are way off track.

Key Points: 
  • Dr Al Jaber added that, "the most recent IPCC report has already made it crystal clear that we are way off track.
  • On renewables, Dr Al Jaber called on the world to "triple capacity by 2030 and double it again by 2040."
  • He highlighted that "COP28 must also provide tangible solutions to help people adapt to climate change and manage growing climate impacts.
  • As mandated by the Paris Climate Agreement, COP28 UAE will deliver the first ever Global Stocktake – a comprehensive evaluation of progress against climate goals.

International Day for Biological Diversity 2021: statement from the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson

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Saturday, May 22, 2021

Nature sparks the Canadian imagination, even more so during these difficult times with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Nature sparks the Canadian imagination, even more so during these difficult times with the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • More and more Canadians are finding a source of relief and inspiration in their parks and green spaces.\n"Biodiversity loss and climate change are intrinsically connected.
  • Investing in nature, and its protection, is among the most affordable and rewarding climate actions governments can take.
  • This coming year will be a key year for the environment, with milestone events like the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26).