http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on [energy policy] and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/energy-policy/news/ Engineers want the Rio+20 summit proposals to give more emphasis to the role engineering plays in driving sustainable development.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/energy-policy/news/engineers-seek-more-recognition-in-rio-20-goals.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_energypolicyThu, 02 Feb 2012 15:52:42 GMTNepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/energy-policy/news/nepal-leads-biogas-collaboration.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_energypolicyTue, 24 Jan 2012 09:07:37 GMTCutting methane and soot emissions could quickly tackle climate change while boosting crops and health, says a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/energy-policy/news/emissions-cuts-also-offer-quick-health-and-crop-benefits.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_energypolicyFri, 13 Jan 2012 17:30:08 GMTCampaigners welcome plenty of science in the first draft of the planet's environmental negotiations, but say there are omissions.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/energy-policy/news/scientists-scrutinise-first-draft-of-rio-20-agreement.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_energypolicyThu, 12 Jan 2012 18:21:20 GMTBusiness models that pair up cheap solar technologies with cell-phone services can provide the poor with renewable energy, says Carl Pope.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/energy-policy/opinions/affordable-solar-power-for-the-poor-is-within-reach-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_energypolicyTue, 10 Jan 2012 18:22:47 GMTYet more failure to make much progress on climate change in Durban means that developing countries must exert stronger political pressure.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/energy-policy/editorials/developing-world-must-lead-on-green-economic-policy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_energypolicyFri, 30 Dec 2011 10:00:32 GMTThe cities account for more than three quarters of emissions of CO2, are home to half the world population and will be 'highly visible' at Rio +20.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/energy-policy/features/why-city-resilience-will-be-an-issue-at-rio-20-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_energypolicyThu, 15 Dec 2011 08:26:38 GMTSciDev.Net speaks to UN Environment Programme executive director Achim Steiner at the Eye on Earth Summit (12-15 December) about next year's Rio+20.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/energy-policy/features/q-a-achim-steiner-on-expectations-for-rio-20.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_energypolicyThu, 15 Dec 2011 06:11:22 GMTChina and African countries are collaborating on technology transfer to use bamboo charcoal instead of forest trees for firewood.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/energy-policy/news/bamboo-use-could-help-stop-africa-s-deforestation-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_energypolicyTue, 06 Dec 2011 18:11:36 GMTAn OECD report released ahead of UN climate talks in Durban calls for more financial support for research on new climate technologies.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/energy-policy/news/support-r-d-to-adapt-to-climate-change-says-oecd-report.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_energypolicyFri, 25 Nov 2011 17:33:46 GMTCDM rules need reforms to include renewable energy projects that have government support.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/energy-policy/news/cdm-emerging-a-disincentive-for-government-investment-in-renewables.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_energypolicyThu, 24 Nov 2011 07:52:28 GMTDurban climate talks must revisit technology transfer for climate mitigation, says India's environment minister.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/energy-policy/news/india-pushes-for-tech-transfer-at-durban-climate-talks.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_energypolicyTue, 22 Nov 2011 17:42:43 GMTHimalayan experts have warned that renewable energy developments that depend on external funding may be on shaky ground.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/energy-policy/news/himalayan-countries-urged-to-own-their-green-tech-boom.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_energypolicyMon, 21 Nov 2011 17:38:31 GMTThe Asia-Pacific region needs a green 'industrial revolution' to cut unsustainable consumption of natural resources and pollution.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/energy-policy/news/asia-pacific-needs-a-green-tech-revolution-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_energypolicyThu, 27 Oct 2011 16:58:12 GMTMountain ranges in the developing world have some of the best potential for producing solar energy, but costs may stand in the way.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/energy-policy/news/andes-and-himalayas-could-be-solar-energy-hotspots.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_energypolicyTue, 18 Oct 2011 17:58:21 GMTThere are research gaps in assessing whether clean cookstoves have the desired health effects, say researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/energy-policy/news/cookstove-revolutionaries-failing-to-measure-their-impact.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_energypolicyFri, 14 Oct 2011 17:34:37 GMTDesertec, an ambitious solar power project in the Middle East and Africa, should be more transparent and participatory, argues Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/energy-policy/opinions/islam-analysis-solar-energy-project-must-be-more-open-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_energypolicyThu, 13 Oct 2011 18:18:46 GMTA "nuclear Davos" could turn the growing internationalisation of the nuclear industry to good effect, the UK's Royal Society has said.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/energy-policy/news/uk-science-academy-calls-for-world-nuclear-forum.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_energypolicyThu, 13 Oct 2011 18:11:05 GMTNational priorities must dictate how poor nations make the transition to green economies, a meeting ahead of Rio+20 conference has heard.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/energy-policy/news/poor-nations-need-to-find-own-path-to-green-economy-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_energypolicyThu, 06 Oct 2011 17:07:55 GMTThe first wind farm in the Dominican Republic will kick off a national project that will see another three parks added by 2013.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/energy-policy/news/dominican-republic-opens-first-wind-farm.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_energypolicyWed, 05 Oct 2011 00:02:28 GMT 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