Renewable Energy Europe

European Union Institutions

• European Renewable Energy Council
• Council of the European Union
• European Parliament
• European Commission

• European Commission, Energy & Transport Directorate General

• European Commission, Research Directorate General

• European Commission, Environment Directorate General

• European Environment Agency
• Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation (EACI)

EU Initiatives

• European Energy and Transport Forum
• Managenergy

EU Programmes

• Asia Pro Eco
• CONCERTO
• Sixth Framework Programme (FP6)
• Seventh Research Framework Programme (FP7)

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EREC Member Associations

• AEBIOM - European Biomass Association
• eBio - European Bioethanol Fuel Association
• EGEC - European Geothermal Energy Council
• EPIA - European Photovoltaic Industry Association
• EREF - European Renewable Energies Federation
• ESHA - European Small Hydropower Association
• ESTIF - European Solar Thermal Industry Federation
• EUBIA - European Biomass Industry Association
• EU-OEA - European Ocean Energy Association
• EUREC Agency - European Renewable Energy Research Centres
• EWEA - European Wind Energy Association

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Information on Renewable Energy in Belgium

For detailed information on regional aids; technical questions on using renewable energies in Belgium, please contact one of the following organisations.

• Organisatie voor Duurzame Energie (site in Dutch)
• Ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap Afdeling Natuurlijke Rijkdommen en Energie (site in Dutch)
• Région Wallonne - Portail de l'Energie (site in French)
• Association pour la Promotion des Energies Renouvelables (APERe)

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European Associations & Networks

• FEDARENE
• Energies-Cités
• European Energy Forum
• European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources (EUFORES)
• The European Network for Energy Economics Research (ENER)

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International Associations & Institutions

• Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
• International Energy Agency (IEA)
• International Scientific Council for Island Development (INSULA)
• International Solar Energy Society (ISES)
• Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP)
• United Nations Development Programme
• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
• United Nations Environment Programme
• United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

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Non Governmental Organisations (NGO)

• CAN - Climate Action Network
• WWF - Worldwide Fund for Nature
• Greenpeace - Greenpeace International

Sustainable Business Institutions

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a CEO-led, global association of some 200 companies dealing exclusively with business and sustainable development.

Project Finance Institutions

Ambac works closely with governments and government agencies throughout the United States and around the world to improve access to the capital necessary for infrastructure projects and local financing needs.

Wind Power

Windustry is a non-profit organization working to increase wind energy opportunities for rural landowners and communities. We promote wind energy through outreach, educational materials, and technical assistance to rural landowners, local communities and utilities, and state, regional, and nonprofit collaborations.

Carbon Project & Trade Sites

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

UNFCCC CDM Bazaar is a Web-based facility which serves as a platform for exchange of information on Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project opportunities.

The UNEP Risoe Centre on Energy, Climate and Sustainable Development (URC) supports the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in its aim to incorporate environmental aspects into energy planning and policy worldwide, with a special emphasis to assist developing countries.

The UNEP Risoe CDM/JI Pipeline Analysis and Database contains all CDM/JI projects that have been sent for validation/determination. It also contains the baseline & monitoring methodologies, a list of DOE’s and several analyses. Almost all information is from cdm.unfccc.int and ji.unfccc.int.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emissions_trading

International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)

The Austrian JI/CDM Programme buys Emission reductions for the Austrian government to achieve its commitment under the Kyoto Protocol. The programme focuses on project-related Flexible mechanisms: Joint Implementation (JI) and Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)

Total CDM Solutions Ltd specializes in the niche industry of construction health and safety management systems. We are completely dedicated to working throughout the construction industry and design fraternity to promote CDM best practice. We achieve this within three core divisions of our company;

Klima CDM Services

KYOTOenergy
Armenia

CARBON EXPO 2008 - May 7-9, Køln

Powerpoint Resources

www.presentationload.com

Maps
Map for Design (all countries, each 49$, ****)
PowerpointMaps (all world countiries with adm. regions, 95 euro per country, ****)
PresentationMall (collection of 300 slides, 49 countries, 140$)
PresentationMaps (45 countries, 39$ each, ***)
World of Maps ()

International Environmental Companies

The GEA Group, headquartered in Bochum, Germany, is a globally successful technology group with operating companies in around 50 countries. GEA stands for Global Engineering Alliance. The company now focuses on specialty mechanical engineering - especially process engineering and equipment. The GEA Group is one of the world's market and technology leaders in 90 percent of its businesses. The company reported sales of EUR 4.3 billion in 2006 and employed some 19,000 people as at June 30, 2007.

Recycling

BIR is an international trade federation representing the world’s recycling industry, covering in particular ferrous and non-ferrous metals, paper and textiles. Plastics, rubber and tyres are also studied and traded by some BIR members. About 600 companies and national federations from over 60 countries are affiliated to BIR. Together they offer an international forum for industrial exchange and business contacts. They provide their expertise to other industrial sectors and political groups in order to promote recycling.

Mind Mapping Tools

Personal Brain (free) ***
FreeMind (free)
MindManager

Mind Mapping Software Weblog (****)

Renewable Energy

Fuel Cell Markets

Event/Conference Portals

Terrapinn
Going to Meet

Market Research

Market & Research

Project Finance Education

On-site
New York Institute of Finance
Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF)
Project Executive Group
Project Finance Portal
The International Faculty of Finance
Underoak
Czech Financial Academy

eLearning
Institute for Public-Private Partnerships, Inc.

Amsterdam Institute of Finance (AIF) was established in 1990 as an initiative of the Dutch financial community and government officials. AIF's goal today, as it was then, is to provide an independent high-level financial training institute for financial specialists and top managers.

Carbon Capture Storage (CCS)

World Coal Institute
International symposium on emission reduction and CO₂
Bellona

Project finance

Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_finance
Project Finance Portal http://www.people.hbs.edu/besty/projfinportal/
Project Finance Models http://www.project-finance-models.com/
Project Finance Magazine http://www.project-finance-models.com/

Commercialization links

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commercialization
http://www.cctec.cornell.edu/
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/com-por.nsf/en/Home

https://www.agecon.purdue.edu/planner/

Business Culture Links

www.businessculture.com
www.worldbiz.com
www.businessmobile.com
www.businessculture.org
www.kwintessential.co.uk
http://international-business-center.com

www.cyborlink.com/besite

http://wordpress.com/tag/business-culture/

Interface Sustainability

Remark: Interesting case, a lot of good links, some metods/concepts

Interface is a recognized leader in the commercial interiors market, offering floorcoverings and fabrics. The company is committed to the goal of sustainability and doing business in ways that minimize the impact on the environment while enhancing shareholder value.

Interface was founded in 1973 by our Chairman, Ray Anderson. We were pioneers from the start-the trailblazers of the modular carpet industry in the United States. A generation later, we're pioneering a better way to a bigger profit.

Today, we are promoting sustainable business practices-within our global community and in the products we make. For Interface, sustainability is more than surface appearance. It's a belief that is built into our business model. It's an underlying corporate value, ensuring that business decisions are weighed against their potential impact on the economic, natural and social systems we touch. It's a means for our associates to deliver superior value to our customers and to our shareholders.

Interface is a global company with manufacturing locations on four continents and offices in more than 100 countries.

http://www.interfacesustainability.com/

Climate Change

Perspewctives Climate Change www.perspectives.cc

REN21 - Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century www.ren21.net

Global Trend Sites

World Global Trends - Extracts from major Reports and Key Findings

The Worldwatch Institute