REN21 - Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century

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Renewables 2007 Global Status Report – an exercise in global collaboration
by Eric Martinot

28 February 2008 - The development of renewable energy around the world is something I've followed and studied for more than 15 years. Today, there is unprecedented policy leadership at national, state/provincial, and local levels in many places around the world. That policy leadership, coupled with high levels of investment and industry growth, means that renewables are more central to our global energy future than ever before. While researching and writing the Renewables Global Status Report, I continue to be amazed at the trends and staggering developments that now appear virtually daily. ...

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Renewable Energy Seeks Young Talent
by REN21 Secretariat

23 April 2008 - The renewable energy industry is not the only sector suffering from a human capital shortage, but its rapid growth is making it feel the pinch more. At both the management and engineering levels, the labour crunch is plaguing companies around the world. New Energy Finance and search firm Heidrick & Struggles found in a survey of 75 key executives responsible for hiring in the clean energy sector worldwide that a shortage of talent is emerging as a ''key concern for companies'' and is viewed as high as other issues such as policy support and availability of capital. Respondents c ...

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Call for Contributions to new Book: '100%'
Please allow me to invite you to contribute to a special forthcoming publication, designed to document, analyze and disseminate current practice, projects and plans for companies, individuals, communities, cities and countries that are determined to ...

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