renewables

Launch of World Energy Outlook 2011

The deal sealed at the recent Durban climate change talks to develop a legally binding climate agreement holds much promise, but more immediate policy action and collaboration is crucial to ensure the sustainable growth of the energy sector.

Bold moves, innovation crucial for sustainable cities at World Cities Summit '12

Learn what was topmost on the minds of city leaders and urban planning experts who attended the recently-concluded World Cities Summit in Singapore.

Whither Rio+20? Resetting the post-2015 global development agenda

The world faces two energy challenges, according to Dr Noeleen Heyzer, Under-Secretary General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

WFES: S'pore sees role in global renewables efforts, IRENA

At the 5th World Future Energy Summit (WFES) held in Abu Dhabi this week, Minister S Iswaran announced that Singapore is seeking membership in IRENA, and shared the city-state's ongoing part in the global clean energy economy.