Monthly Round Up: April 2013
This month we celebrated Earth Day 2013, found out how the end of the DVD will benefit the environment and how to delete your online life, and can now tell the difference between US and EU data protection.
Tag: Climate Change
Climate Change and the Mexican National Energy Strategy 2012-2026
A few days ago, on April 9th, the Chamber of Deputies of the Mexican Congress approved the 2012-2026 National Energy Strategy (ENE, for its Spanish acronym). Once it is published in the Official Journal of the Federation, it will become the official planning and execution tool of public policies concerning the energy sector, outlining it
ICT sector examines how to measure its impact on environment
Several information and communication (ICT) technology organisations from around the world, among them Nokia, Ericsson, Dell and HP have joined forces to measure their carbon footprint as part of the ICT footprint initiative launched by the European Commission.
World Water Day 2013: international year of water cooperation
Today, Friday, 22 March we celebrate the annual World Water Day. This year the day is dedicated to the theme of cooperation around water.
Obama vows to respond to climate change
In his second inaugural speech, USA president Barack Obama has promised that his administration will respond to the threat of climate change.
Climate agreement reached in Durban
A climate agreement was reached at the UN climate talks in Durban. Delegates from 194 countries, after tense discussion, agreed on a second commitment period for Kyoto and decided to set up a new legally binding treaty on climate change that is to be implemented in 2020.
Climate Change conference begins in South Africa
The United Nations Climate Change Conference 2011 has begun in Durban, South Africa. The conference is to last from 28 November to 9 December, and will bring together representatives of the world’s governments, international organizations and civil society.
EU launches ‘Generation Awake’
On 17 October 2011 the European Commission launched “Generation Awake. Your choices make a world of difference!”, a campaign designed to encourage consumers to make resource efficient purchasing choices.
The EU sets conditions for ratification of new phase of Kyoto
At the latest meeting of the EU environment council on 10 October 2011 the environment ministers of the EU have decided that, while the the European Union remains open to the new phase of the Kyoto climate change pact, it will do so under very clear conditions, namely if the biggest emitters of greenhouse gas
