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  • Outcomes of the COP19 international talks on climate change

    Statement by Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, on the outcomes of the COP 19, Warsaw, Poland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office teams win three Civil Service Awards

    Foreign Office teams recognised for their outstanding achievements at the 2013 Civil Service Awards.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Carbon Market Finance (CMF)

    How the International Climate Fund (ICF) is supporting greenhouse gas mitigation and renewable energy generation in low income countries.

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  • Norway, UK and USA come together to pledge approximately $280 million to sustain the world’s forests

    International partners announce fresh action to protect forests and reduce green house gas (GHG) emissions at COP 19 in Warsaw.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK urges the world to prepare for action on climate change and puts brakes on coal fired power plants

    All nations at this week’s international climate change talks, must leave Warsaw with a clear political understanding that a new global climate deal will be agreed in 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The UK and Germany launch $20m renewabe energy project for Chile

    The renewable energy project will support the development of small scale distributed renewable energy in Chile, including hotels and malls.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Wind turbine proposals to be seen by communities first

    Communities to be consulted on wind turbine proposals and siting.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Smart metering technology opportunities in Polish market

    Seminar highlights opportunities for UK exporters as Poland looks to implement smart metering technology.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reduction in Japanese carbon emissions target for 2020: Statement by Edward Davey

    Statement by Secretary of State Edward Davey in response to the Japanese government's decision to reduce its carbon emissions target for 2020 to 3.8% below 2005 levels, or 3.1% above 1990 levels

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK and Norway Lead Rainforest Preservation Efforts

    Minister Greg Barker spoke at the UN REDD+ Exchange 2013 in Oslo to emphasise UK and Norway joint commitment to fight deforestation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Kolkata partners with the UK to deliver low carbon urban regeneration

    The Rt. Hon. Greg Barker MP, and the Mayor of Kolkata, Mr Sovan Chatterjee, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Warm Wales (Cymru Gynnes)

    An environmentally responsible CIC helping vulnerable people to escape fuel poverty and supporting community regeneration through training and job creation.

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  • Community Energy Solutions (CES)

    A regional organisation extending gas networks, introducing renewable technologies and increasing energy efficiency.

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  • Press briefing: afternoon 7 November 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Arctic 30, Syria, gas prices and the Chilcot Inquiry.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Opening up the energy markets; speech to Energy UK

    Edward Davey delivered his speech on energy markets to the Energy UK conference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Gas market update

    Edward Davey statement to Parliament on allegations of manipulation of the UK gas market.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Setting up institutional frameworks for the delivery of electricity market reform

    Written Ministerial Statement by Edward Davey on a request to the contingencies fund for setting up institutional frameworks for the delivery of electricity market reform.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Legislators come together to discuss climate change in Uttarakhand

    The round table ‘Connecting the Dots’ was organised by Confederation of Indian Industry and the British Deputy High Commission Chandigarh.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New energy projects in Greece offer opportunities for UK companies

    EU announces new funding for 8 projects to improve Greek energy infrastructure.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • United Kingdom – Republic of Korea joint statement on climate change

    Statement by the UK and the Republic of Korea recognising that the challenge of tackling climate change presents an opportunity to build strong, sustainable long-term economic growth.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government