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Encyclovision jointly with overseas Chinese enterprises promote ESG construction

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Friday, June 9, 2023

In recent years, more and more Chinese enterprises have accelerated their pace of internationalization and started to develop in Europe, North America, and other places.

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  • In recent years, more and more Chinese enterprises have accelerated their pace of internationalization and started to develop in Europe, North America, and other places.
  • Encyclovision is a company founded in Shenzhen, an international metropolis in southern China.
  • According to Shu, “Many Chinese companies have also begun to publish ESG reports, actively introducing the ESG work of the company to the public.
  • Definitely to Encyclovision as well, this is also the reason why we are committed to jointly promote ESG construction with our partners together.”
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The COP28 Presidency and EU Commission agree to work together to drive a just energy transition and deliver concrete actions that leave no one behind

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The COP28 Presidency and the Commission agreed to work together on multiple areas to drive a just energy transition and deliver concrete actions that leave no one behind.

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  • The COP28 Presidency and the Commission agreed to work together on multiple areas to drive a just energy transition and deliver concrete actions that leave no one behind.
  • The Commission expressed its support for the initiative of the Incoming COP28 Presidency to organize the first-ever health day and climate-health ministerial.
  • As mandated by the Paris Climate Agreement, COP28 UAE will deliver the first ever Global Stocktake – a comprehensive evaluation of progress against climate goals.
  • The UAE will lead a process for all parties to agree upon a clear roadmap to accelerate progress through a pragmatic global energy transition and a "leave no one behind" approach to inclusive climate action.

The COP28 Presidency and EU Commission agree to work together to drive a just energy transition and deliver concrete actions that leave no one behind

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The COP28 Presidency and the Commission agreed to work together on multiple areas to drive a just energy transition and deliver concrete actions that leave no one behind.

Key Points: 
  • The COP28 Presidency and the Commission agreed to work together on multiple areas to drive a just energy transition and deliver concrete actions that leave no one behind.
  • These targets would support the transition towards energy systems free of unabated fossil fuels.
  • The Commission expressed its support for the initiative of the Incoming COP28 Presidency to organize the first-ever health day and climate-health ministerial.
  • As mandated by the Paris Climate Agreement, COP28 UAE will deliver the first ever Global Stocktake – a comprehensive evaluation of progress against climate goals.

UAE and Egypt Advance Development of Africa's Biggest Wind Farm

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

The wind farm will also help Egypt meet its strategic objective of sourcing 42 percent of its energy from renewables by 2030.

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  • The wind farm will also help Egypt meet its strategic objective of sourcing 42 percent of its energy from renewables by 2030.
  • The 10 GW plant will save the North African nation an estimated US$ 5 billion in natural gas costs a year.
  • As the UAE's flagship renewable energy company, Masdar's role demonstrates its deep and lasting commitment towards supporting African nations such as Egypt to meet their ambitious renewable energy objectives.
  • Egypt is the Middle East and North Africa's most populous country and has an abundance of renewable energy sources, including wind and solar.

UAE and Egypt Advance Development of Africa's Biggest Wind Farm

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 6, 2023

The wind farm will also help Egypt meet its strategic objective of sourcing 42 percent of its energy from renewables by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • The wind farm will also help Egypt meet its strategic objective of sourcing 42 percent of its energy from renewables by 2030.
  • The 10 GW plant will save the North African nation an estimated US$ 5 billion in natural gas costs a year.
  • As the UAE's flagship renewable energy company, Masdar's role demonstrates its deep and lasting commitment towards supporting African nations such as Egypt to meet their ambitious renewable energy objectives.
  • Egypt is the Middle East and North Africa's most populous country and has an abundance of renewable energy sources, including wind and solar.

Planet Partners with the UAE Space Agency to Build Satellite Data-driven Loss and Damage Atlas for Climate Resilience

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced its partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Space Agency, to build a regional satellite data-driven loss and damage atlas for climate change resilience.

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  • Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced its partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Space Agency, to build a regional satellite data-driven loss and damage atlas for climate change resilience.
  • The initiative aims to provide data to a select country facing high degrees of climate risk to help build resilience, make informed policy decisions, and stimulate financial programs for climate adaptation and mitigation.
  • “Climate change is one of the biggest challenges we as a planet have ever faced, and it’s critical that vulnerable countries are able to have real, tangible insights to build resilience,” said Will Marshall, Planet co-founder and CEO.
  • “Satellite data can help to capture those insights and to help build early warning systems for climate risks, but we can’t do it alone.

Sungrow Contributes to Egyptian Carbon Zero Future by Introducing New-generation Commercial Inverters

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Friday, May 12, 2023

At the Solar Show MENA 2023 held in Cairo, Sungrow, the most visited booth due to the innovative product portfolio, prepares for further contribution to the Egyptian green energy development.

Key Points: 
  • At the Solar Show MENA 2023 held in Cairo, Sungrow, the most visited booth due to the innovative product portfolio, prepares for further contribution to the Egyptian green energy development.
  • Among the product portfolio, Sungrow's new-generation commercial & industrial (C&I) PV inverter solutions, the SG50CX-P2 and SG125CX-P2 were the most eye-catching series.
  • For utility-scale installations, Sungrow offers its 1+X Modular Inverter, which is an innovation combining the advantages of both central and string inverters.
  • With a dominating local market share, Sungrow is poised to help Egypt curb its carbon footprint and achieve more milestones in the sustainable future.

4AIR Achieves Major Milestone in Support of Sustainable Aviation

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

4AIR , which helps companies offset their emissions, use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and drive technological change, announced today that it signed its 100th client.

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  • 4AIR , which helps companies offset their emissions, use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and drive technological change, announced today that it signed its 100th client.
  • 4AIR President Kennedy Ricci noted that, in just two years, many of the company’s early clients are increasing their commitments, moving to higher rating levels of the 4AIR program.
  • “Our focus is on providing our customers with a safe and more sustainable option when it comes to private air travel.
  • The growth of 4AIR comes against the backdrop of a changing industry, including managing stakeholder requests for climate-conscious initiatives, appeals from ESG advocates and changing government policies.

Modern Hydrogen Raises $32.8 Million Series B-2 Financing to Accelerate Distributed Decarbonization of Gas into Clean Hydrogen

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Modern Hydrogen will leverage the investment to scale-up the capacity of its hydrogen production units.

Key Points: 
  • Modern Hydrogen will leverage the investment to scale-up the capacity of its hydrogen production units.
  • This will further accelerate decarbonization of gas networks and support distributed production of hydrogen, all without a reliance on new hydrogen pipelines or massive infrastructure upgrades.
  • The company also announced the move away from its previous name, Modern Electron, to shape the new brand of Modern Hydrogen.
  • “Modern's technology could help our gas customers adopt clean hydrogen sooner by making low-CO2 hydrogen affordable onsite.

Flooding in Nigeria is on the rise – good forecasts, drains and risk maps are urgently needed

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Nigeria is one of the most flood-prone countries in west Africa. Many areas experience annual flooding. This happens during heavy rainfall and one of the reasons is poor drainage systems. The country therefore needs to make improvements. As researchers who have specialised in meteorology for about two decades we believe there are several ways it can do this. The key interventions needed are: These actions are necessary to build resilience to floods. The Nigeria Meteorological Agency and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency have predicted severe flooding this year. And recent devastating flooding incidents are still fresh in the minds of Nigerians.Flooding in NigeriaNigeria is increasingly prone to them.

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Nigeria is one of the most flood-prone countries in west Africa. Many areas experience annual flooding. This happens during heavy rainfall and one of the reasons is poor drainage systems. The country therefore needs to make improvements. As researchers who have specialised in meteorology for about two decades we believe there are several ways it can do this. The key interventions needed are:
These actions are necessary to build resilience to floods. The Nigeria Meteorological Agency and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency have predicted severe flooding this year. And recent devastating flooding incidents are still fresh in the minds of Nigerians.

Flooding in Nigeria

    • Nigeria is increasingly prone to them.
    • There are many predictors of floods, chief of which is increasingly heavy rains over the west African Sahel.
    • In recent decades parts of Nigeria have experienced summer rainfall extremes that are more intense than before.
    • Thirdly, flooding in Nigeria is made worse by the poor management of drainage systems.

Building resilience against floods

    • These initiatives will reduce the speed of water flow and reduce the impact of floods.
    • Another easy intervention is the process of risk mapping, assessment and planning for floods.
    • Capacity building is required to improve the reliability of forecasting in the country.
    • Access to the funding depends on having systems for data collection, recording and reporting of loss and damage finance needs.

Avoiding a repeat of disaster

    • The Nigerian Emergency Management Agency) estimated a total economic loss to be about US$16.9 billion.
    • In 2022, the flooding caused over 600 deaths and affecting an estimated 3.2 million people across 34 of the country’s 36 states.
    • As a matter of urgency, states should set up local disaster management committees to assist in creating awareness and relocating communities living in flood-prone areas.