renewable energy target

The World Bank Group recently announced its ambitious designs to add 30GW of renewable energy across the globe, in collaboration with the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of developing countries. In conjunction with this, the International Finance Corporation, (IFC) has released its own milestone climate implementation plan, pledging to inject generous funding into concrete climate change initiatives.

A French consultative industry body, the Conseil Superieur de l'Energie (CSE), has increased draft government targets for renewable energy.

The World Bank Group unveiled an ambitious new plan to aid developing countries fulfil their COP21 pledges by adding 30GW of renewable energy – doubling its current contributions to global energy capacity.

Closely following a senate bill to cut greenhouse gas emissions passed last week, Maryland’s legislature continues its green streak by voting in a measure that would increase the state’s renewable energy mandate to 25% by 2020.

Australia’s Green Party has proposed a pathway to reaching a “90% by 2030” renewable energy target for the country, also proposing to double energy efficiency from current levels.