UN Report Finds Nearly One Billion People Gained Access to Electricity Since 2000
New York: Nearly one billion people have gained access to electricity since the beginning of the 21st century, marking significant...
Renewable Energy
UN SDG Report 2026 Finds Uneven Progress Toward Global 2030 Goals
New York: The United Nations' latest assessment of global progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) shows that the world...
UN Climate Summit Pushes Faster Clean Energy, Climate Finance and Methane Action
Global climate action entered a new phase this week as leaders, financial institutions, businesses and international organizations gathered in New...
Bangladesh and Türkiye Discuss Cooperation Ahead of COP31 Climate Summit
Bangladesh and Türkiye have discussed cooperation ahead of the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP31, with climate diplomacy, renewable...
Macron Reaffirms France’s Commitment to Paris Agreement and 2050 Carbon Neutrality
French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated France’s commitment to international climate action, calling for continued adherence to the Paris Agreement...
Kenya Pushes for Climate Finance, Adaptation and Green Investment Ahead of COP31
Kenya has called for a stronger focus on implementing climate commitments, increasing adaptation finance and accelerating green investment as African...
China Accelerates Green Development With New Measures to Promote Clean Energy and Sustainable Growth
Beijing: China has announced new steps to strengthen its green development strategy, focusing on renewable energy expansion, low-carbon technologies and...
UK Announces Major Clean Energy Push as Communities Get Greater Control Over Local Power Projects
London: The United Kingdom government has announced a new initiative to support community-led clean energy projects, allowing local authorities and...
Climate Inequality Debate Intensifies as India Highlights the Global Gap in Per-Capita Emissions
The global debate over climate responsibility has gained fresh attention after Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the large difference in...
## Spain Announces €17 Billion Power Grid Investment Plan to Meet Rising Electricity Demand
**Madrid, September Spain has announced a major expansion of its national electricity transmission network, increasing planned investment to more than...
Egypt Moves Ahead With 2,000-MW Wind Project and First Turbine Factory
Cairo: Egypt is moving forward with a major renewable-energy initiative that combines the development of a large wind farm with...
Low-Carbon Investment Could Drive Green Jobs and Innovation Across Latin America and the Caribbean
Washington, September 12, 2026: The transition toward a low-carbon economy could create significant opportunities for countries across Latin America and...
Greece: Government Unveils Plan to Cut Electricity Costs by 30%
Greece is preparing a major programme aimed at reducing electricity costs for households and businesses by as much as 30%...
UAE President Begins Landmark Germany Visit as Both Countries Seek Deeper Investment and Technology Ties
BERLIN — United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is in Germany for a state visit aimed...
Palau Expands Renewable Energy Capacity With Major Solar and Grid Upgrade
KOROR — Palau is accelerating its transition toward renewable energy after completing a major expansion of its electricity infrastructure, including...
Thailand Launches Major Rooftop Solar Support Programme to Accelerate Clean Energy Adoption
BANGKOK — Thailand is preparing a major financial programme to encourage households to install rooftop solar systems as the government...
Slovakia Unveils New Measures to Strengthen National Energy Security
BRATISLAVA — Slovakia has announced a new set of measures aimed at strengthening national energy security and protecting households and...
Poland Launches National Programme to Search for Critical Raw-Material Deposits
WARSAW — Poland has launched a long-term national programme to identify domestic sources of critical raw materials considered essential for...
Patagonia Emerges as New Data Center Frontier as AI Drives Demand for Clean Power
Buenos Aires, September 8, 2026: Argentina's vast Patagonia region is attracting growing interest from technology and energy companies looking for...
China Unveils Bigger Rural Funding Push to Strengthen Food Security Through 2030
BEIJING — China has announced a broad new financial strategy aimed at strengthening food security and accelerating rural development through...
China Temporarily Freezes New Battery Storage Factory Approvals as Overcapacity Concerns Grow
BEIJING — China has temporarily suspended approvals for new energy-storage battery manufacturing projects as authorities begin a broader review of...
China Unveils New Funding Drive to Strengthen Food Security and Modernize Rural Areas
BEIJING — China has unveiled a new financial support framework aimed at strengthening food security and accelerating rural modernization through...
EU Moves to Deepen Greenland Ties With New Investment Push Amid Arctic Rivalry
The European Union is preparing a major expansion of its economic engagement with Greenland as Brussels seeks to strengthen ties...
EDF Energy Enters Talks to Acquire So Energy in Major UK Power Market Move
LONDON — EDF Energy has emerged as a potential buyer of So Energy as competition intensifies across Britain’s household energy...
UNEP Warns World Could Cross 1.5°C Warming Threshold as Nepal Floods Highlight Growing Climate Risks
The global fight against climate change is entering a more difficult phase as a new assessment by the United Nations...
Urban Growth by 2050 Could Reshape the World’s Energy Needs
The rapid expansion of cities is expected to become one of the defining demographic trends of the coming decades, creating...
Singapore and Thailand Deepen Strategic Partnership With Focus on AI, Energy and Trade
Singapore and Thailand have agreed to strengthen their bilateral relationship through a broader programme of cooperation covering artificial intelligence, energy...
Austria’s AVL Moves Closer to Major Saudi Order for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pilot Plant
Austrian engineering company AVL is moving closer to securing a major international project in Saudi Arabia involving the development of...
Italy Activates €3.4 Billion Investment Package Under National Cohesion Reform
Italy has taken a major step in implementing its national cohesion policy reform, with the government signing its first seven...
Canada Launches New Workforce Alliance to Prepare Energy Sector for Future Growth
Canada has launched a new national workforce initiative designed to help the country's energy and electricity sector deal with skills...
Japan Unveils New Measures to Strengthen Economic Growth and Energy Security
Japan has announced a fresh set of government measures aimed at supporting economic growth, strengthening energy security and preparing the...
Germany Moves to Make Offshore Wind Power More Affordable
Germany is taking a new step to expand offshore wind energy while keeping the cost of future projects under greater...
Slovakia Strengthens Energy Security as Government Pushes for More Stable Power Supplies
Slovakia is putting energy security and reliable supplies at the centre of its economic policy as the government works to...
Iceland Strengthens European Cooperation as Government Focuses on Security and Energy Resilience
Iceland is placing greater emphasis on cooperation with European partners as the country works to strengthen national resilience, energy security...
Pacific Island Region Draws Global Attention as Map Highlights a Vast and Strategically Important Ocean Area
Pacific Ocean: A map highlighting the island nations and territories of the central and southern Pacific has renewed attention on...
Australia and Palau Strengthen Partnership Through New Flights and Renewable Energy Cooperation
Brisbane/Koror: Australia and Palau are moving toward closer cooperation with a renewed focus on air connectivity, tourism and renewable energy,...
New Development Bank and India Explore Ways to Mobilise Private Capital for Developing Countries
Jaipur, The New Development Bank (NDB) and the Government of India have held high-level discussions on how to bring more...
Central Asia’s Renewable Energy Potential Needs Stronger Investment and Infrastructure
Central Asia possesses substantial opportunities for renewable energy development, but turning those resources into operating projects will require more than...
Scientists Find Natural Hydrogen Potential Beneath Western Australia’s Iron-Rich Rocks
Perth, Scientists have identified a potentially significant source of low-emission energy beneath Western Australia, where abundant iron-rich rocks may naturally...
CJI Surya Kant Calls for New Legal Recognition for People Forced to Move by Climate Change
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has called attention to a growing legal challenge created by climate change: people who...
