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FAO and IRENA join forces to boost renewables in food and agriculture

Renewable energy can boost sustainable and innovative agri-food system transformation The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have underscored their continued commitment to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy technologies in agri-food, fisheries, and forestry chains and sustainable bioenergy through the signature of a collaboration…

agriculture, agrosmart, energyefficiency, FAO, Francesco La Camera, IRENA, Qu Dongyu, smartcity, sustainablecities

Istanbul Goes Green in Show of Global Solidarity on the 5th Anniversary of the Paris Agreement

Joins cities across the globe lighting up their landmark buildings green in a show of global solidarity Istanbul joined cities across the globe lighting up their landmark buildings in green to reaffirm their deep commitment to the highest ambitions of the Paris Agreement five years after it was negotiated. Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) celebrated the…

C40, COP21 Paris Agreement, energyefficiency, globalgreening, istanbul, smartcity, sustainablecities

A Carbon Tax for Climate Change Mitigation

A tax is effective because it makes it costlier to emit GHGs and provides incentives for energy users to shift to greener sources The problem In a recent article in the journal Foreign Affairs Nobel-laurate William Nordhaus argues that although there is broad recognition that climate change is the most important environmental challenge facing the…

Augusto López Claros, Covid19, energyefficiency, smartcity, sustainable architecture, William Nordhaus

Diwali shines light on opportunities for domestic LED and lighting manufacturers

“Localising LED supply chain will also kindle a new confidence among domestic manufacturers to capitalize on the momentum.” – writes Mr. Raj Manek With the Indian government pulling the plug on LED imports, domestic manufacturers have a massive opportunity in their hands to expand their footprint in the market. LED exporters offering products at cheaper…

Covid19, Diwali, energyefficiency, newenergy, smartbuilding, Toledo

The connected future of smart cities starts with smart buildings

Expected to spend nearly $124 billion this year on smart city initiatives, an increase of 18.9 % from 2019, according to a recent IDC report. Smart City initiatives are emerging here in the U.S. and around the globe. Forward leaning cities from Seattle to Singapore to London are expected to spend nearly $124 billion this…

energyefficiency, IDC, Smart Building, smartcities, sustainablecities, technologies, Telecommunication Industry Association

Operaciones fiables de los principales hospitales de Vietnam

Las innovadoras tecnologías de ABB respaldan el suministro fiable y seguro de energía para el personal y los pacientes de los hospitales El sector de la atención sanitaria ha experimentado un rápido desarrollo durante los últimos años en Vietnam, impulsado por el crecimiento económico del país. La introducción del Programa de Salud de Vietnam tiene…

energyefficiency, smartsolutions, smarttechnology

New multisensor for building automation and the Internet of Things

EnOcean has developed a new multisensor, the all-round talent among self-powered wireless sensors. The integrated solar cell generates all the energy required for operation - both for measurement and for data communication. The gathered energy is stored internally to ensure that the sensor will function even when there is little or no light. This means…

energyefficiency, smartbuilding, smartenergy, smartliving

SEAT reduces the environmental footprint of its production by 43% since 2010

Thanks to the actions implemented in 2019, the company generated 38.5% less waste in a single year SEAT is committed to caring for the environment and in 2019 continued to work actively on progressively reducing the environmental impact of its activity. The carmaker successfully reduced its five main production-related environmental indicators by 43%, including energy…

energyefficiency, Sustainability, Sustainable Development

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