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COP28 Highlight: NaaS held "Enterprise-Association-Academy-Research" Hybrid Forum for Seeking Opportunity of China-UAE Cooperation in New Energy

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

The forum is intended to make China's new energy practice cases known in the world and tap into space and potential in the future of new energy.

Key Points: 
  • The forum is intended to make China's new energy practice cases known in the world and tap into space and potential in the future of new energy.
  • Wang Xiangyi, Secretary-General of CANGO and Yang Fuqiang, Distinguished Research Fellow (DRF) of Institute of Energy, Peking University graced and addressed the forum.
  • Mr. Zhai defined transport as a crucial area of carbon emissions, accounting for 1/4 of the world's total carbon emissions.
  • During COP28, Chinese firms engaged in energy digitization, typified by NaaS, provided reference and experience in promoting green reform and sustainability pattern.

LONGi Paves the Way for a Solar-filled Future with New Partnerships, Commitments to Clean Energy at COP28

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (LONGi), the world's largest solar PV producer, today concluded an active week at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP28 summit. During the annual event, LONGi announced several major partnerships and new initiatives, including a pioneering three-year partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to transform the agency's logistics hub into solarized facilities.

Key Points: 
  • "LONGi strives to be a key player in addressing climate challenges and fostering a more eco-friendly and equitable future through both research and development of solar technology and in our partnerships and sustainability commitments."
  • The need to embrace renewable energy across all nations was front and center at the summit.
  • Some 123 countries signed the Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge, which pledges to "triple the world's installed renewable energy generation capacity to at least 11,000 GW by 2030".
  • Also in alignment with the Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge, LONGi published its third climate action white paper at COP28.

LONGi Paves the Way for a Solar-filled Future with New Partnerships, Commitments to Clean Energy at COP28

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 13, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (LONGi), the world's largest solar PV producer, today concluded an active week at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP28 summit. During the annual event, LONGi announced several major partnerships and new initiatives, including a pioneering three-year partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to transform the agency's logistics hub into solarized facilities.

Key Points: 
  • "LONGi strives to be a key player in addressing climate challenges and fostering a more eco-friendly and equitable future through both research and development of solar technology and in our partnerships and sustainability commitments."
  • The need to embrace renewable energy across all nations was front and center at the summit.
  • Some 123 countries signed the Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge, which pledges to "triple the world's installed renewable energy generation capacity to at least 11,000 GW by 2030".
  • Also in alignment with the Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge, LONGi published its third climate action white paper at COP28.

COP28: WWF says "Earth is down but not out" as countries agree to transition away from fossil fuels

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Nevertheless, a decision to transition away from fossil fuels is a significant moment.

Key Points: 
  • Nevertheless, a decision to transition away from fossil fuels is a significant moment.
  • After three decades of UN climate negotiations, countries have at last shifted the focus to the polluting fossil fuels driving the climate crisis.
  • For a liveable planet we still need a full phase out of all fossil fuels and will continue working towards that.
  • Fernanda Carvalho, WWF Global Climate and Energy Policy Lead, said:
    "Along with phasing out fossil fuels, nature is integral to effective climate action.

At COP28, Huawei Executive Says Carbon Neutrality Will Trigger Revolutionary Change

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A senior Huawei executive says the integration of the digital and energy worlds will improve energy efficiency and resource allocation worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • Addressing a session of the Global Innovation Hub (UGIH) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), hosted by the UAE, Charles Yang, Senior Vice President at Huawei, said opportunities brought about by carbon neutrality will trigger revolutionary technological and socioeconomic change.
  • "We're working to not just enhance the ICT sector via technological innovations, but also build innovative systems to help achieve the common goal of carbon neutrality," he said.
  • Yang cited several Huawei innovations that lowered ICT's carbon footprint.
  • "If they could leverage the 10 million mobile base stations globally and become energy producers, that will significantly reduce carbon emissions."

At COP28, Huawei Executive Says Carbon Neutrality Will Trigger Revolutionary Change

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A senior Huawei executive says the integration of the digital and energy worlds will improve energy efficiency and resource allocation worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • Addressing a session of the Global Innovation Hub (UGIH) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), hosted by the UAE, Charles Yang, Senior Vice President at Huawei, said opportunities brought about by carbon neutrality will trigger revolutionary technological and socioeconomic change.
  • "We're working to not just enhance the ICT sector via technological innovations, but also build innovative systems to help achieve the common goal of carbon neutrality," he said.
  • Yang cited several Huawei innovations that lowered ICT's carbon footprint.
  • "If they could leverage the 10 million mobile base stations globally and become energy producers, that will significantly reduce carbon emissions."

HyperStrong CEO Attends COP28, Actively Contributes to Global Sustainable Development Goals

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

HyperStrong, a leader in dedicated energy storage system (ESS) integration and service provision, also signed a collective vision statement for the development of global zero-carbon communities.

Key Points: 
  • HyperStrong, a leader in dedicated energy storage system (ESS) integration and service provision, also signed a collective vision statement for the development of global zero-carbon communities.
  • In terms of technology trends, the energy storage industry's large-scale development stage necessitates exploration into digitalization, intelligence, safety, and efficient, coordinated development.
  • Solid-state battery technology is acknowledged as a crucial solution to safety concerns, with HyperStrong actively deploying next-generation intrinsically safe battery technology.
  • Smart manufacturing is prioritized for energy storage product quality, with HyperStrong aiming to build several zero-carbon smart manufacturing bases.

HyperStrong CEO Attends COP28, Actively Contributes to Global Sustainable Development Goals

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

HyperStrong, a leader in dedicated energy storage system (ESS) integration and service provision, also signed a collective vision statement for the development of global zero-carbon communities.

Key Points: 
  • HyperStrong, a leader in dedicated energy storage system (ESS) integration and service provision, also signed a collective vision statement for the development of global zero-carbon communities.
  • In terms of technology trends, the energy storage industry's large-scale development stage necessitates exploration into digitalization, intelligence, safety, and efficient, coordinated development.
  • Solid-state battery technology is acknowledged as a crucial solution to safety concerns, with HyperStrong actively deploying next-generation intrinsically safe battery technology.
  • Smart manufacturing is prioritized for energy storage product quality, with HyperStrong aiming to build several zero-carbon smart manufacturing bases.

Global Youth Issued Statement ahead of the Closing of COP28

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Monday, December 11, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Youth Ambassadors of the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC) issued a statement today at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), urging global leaders to unite and deliver actions for a prosperous, net-zero, and resilient future.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Youth Ambassadors of the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC) issued a statement today at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), urging global leaders to unite and deliver actions for a prosperous, net-zero, and resilient future.
  • The statement marks the culmination of the journey for the GAUC COP28 Youth Delegation, the flagship project of the 'Climate x' Campaign at the international level.
  • Alice HO, the GAUC Chief Youth Officer and leader of the GAUC delegation, stated, "With unwavering support from global partners, we are honored to have witnessed and contributed to the global climate governance process.
  • In addition to the students of the training program, GAUC has also invited members of its 2022 Global Youth Ambassadors to join as Youth Mentors in the delegation.

Global Youth Issued Statement ahead of the Closing of COP28

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 11, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Youth Ambassadors of the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC) issued a statement today at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), urging global leaders to unite and deliver actions for a prosperous, net-zero, and resilient future.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Youth Ambassadors of the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC) issued a statement today at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), urging global leaders to unite and deliver actions for a prosperous, net-zero, and resilient future.
  • The statement marks the culmination of the journey for the GAUC COP28 Youth Delegation, the flagship project of the 'Climate x' Campaign at the international level.
  • Alice HO, the GAUC Chief Youth Officer and leader of the GAUC delegation, stated, "With unwavering support from global partners, we are honored to have witnessed and contributed to the global climate governance process.
  • In addition to the students of the training program, GAUC has also invited members of its 2022 Global Youth Ambassadors to join as Youth Mentors in the delegation.