Ethanol

A case of continuous setbacks and need for evaluation set tone for biofuels policy in India

Posted by Aparna Sridhar on February 10, 2009
Energy, India / No Comments
Centre for Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel.

Recently, the Indian government signed a MoU with the United States aimed at strengthening development of bio fuels in India. Focused on advancing first and generation fuel crops, conversion technologies, and decentralized production processes the MoU suggests a promising outlook in India. But bio fuels in India has had a bumpy path. Indian officials have sought [...]

Tags: , , , , , ,

Brazil launches National Climate Change Plan

Posted by Nyla Sarwar on December 13, 2008
Brazil, COP 14-Poznan / 1 Comment

Brazilian Minister for the Environment Carlos Minc launched the country’s national strategy to address climate change, signed by President Lola on 1st December 2008. Whilst the developing country previously held a defensive position, the launch of this strategy represents a shift to a more leadership position, with which they hope to influence the G77 and [...]

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,