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Climate Change & Energy: Clean technology and Copenhagen

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Clean technology lies at the heart of global climate talks. Poor nations need it to grow in a climate-friendly way and adapt to the ravages of climate change. But controversy surrounds clean technology — the science, funding, ownership and more.

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Opinions and Analysis

Selling solar photovoltaics in Kenya Building support for locally relevant climate tech

Climate Innovation Centers can promote clean technologies but need backing with a coordinated effort, says policy specialist Ambuj Sagar.

3 January 2013 | EN | FR

Rio statue Rio+20 must address the process of change, not just its content

The launch of a discussion website about the Rio+20 agenda raises questions about effective management for a successful outcome.

18 May 2012 | EN | ES | 中文

Policy Briefs

Coins Six hurdles to delivering climate finance

Six key issues threaten the promise of climate finance made to the developing world at UN climate talks in Copenhagen.

11 February 2010 | EN
Source: International Institute for Environment and Development

Making low carbon development pro-poor

With the right mix of policy measures, low carbon development can be made to benefit the poor.

3 September 2009 | EN
Source: Institute of Development Studies


News and Features

South Asia on the clean brick road

South Asia could retrofit its existing brick kilns as a first step to modernising a sooty, coal-burning industry.

31 May 2013 | EN

Aerosols confirmed rising over India

A new ground study confirms a trend in tiny polluting particles rising over India.

18 April 2013 | EN

Practical Guides

Gearing up to report on the Copenhagen climate talks

Background information for journalists about the Copenhagen climate change summit, along with potential sticking points and outcomes.

24 November 2009 | EN | 中文
Source: IIED