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The Catapult Network
…2011, the catapults are independent research and technology organisations that bridge the gap between R&D and industry by acting as a ‘translational infrastructure’ to commercialize innovative ideas. They are inspired by a report on the future role of technology and innovation centres in the United Kingdom written in 2010 by entrepreneur Dr. Hermann Hause. The funding model of the catapults is a “thirds model” which is composed of one third from a core grant from the UK Government via United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI); one third from industry partners; and one third from collaborative R&D…
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Nuclear Power Generation IV International Forum
…document, the GIF Charter. Argentina, Brazil, Canada, France, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States signed the GIF Charter in July 2001. Subsequently, it was signed by Switzerland in 2002, Euratom in 2003, and the Peoples Republic of China and the Russian Federation, both in 2006. Ten of the 13 members have since signed or acceded to the Framework Agreement. These countries are working together to lay the groundwork for the 4th generation nuclear reactor (Generation IV). Nuclear power plant technology has evolved as three distinct design generations: Prototypes, Current…
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US Trade Remedies on Aluminium and Steel
…established import quotas:Korea (per the provisions of the 2017 Korea-US Free Trade Agreement renegotiations)BrazilArgentinaAdditional agreements with other parties have since led to the introduction of tariff rate quotas for the following countries:Japan (Presidential Proclamation 10356; 3/31/2022): an agreement was reached to allow historically-based volumes of Japanese steel products to enter the U.S. market without the application of Section 232 tariffs.the United Kingdom (Presidential Proclamations 10405 and 10406; 5/31/2022): an agreement was reached to allow historically-based volumes of U.K. steel and aluminium products to enter the U.S…
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Agreement on clean heavy-duty vehicles
…agreement that aims for all new heavy-duty vehicles (e.g. trucks) and buses to be emission-free from 2040 to achieve carbon neutrality in 2050. Further, by 2030, 30% of all newly sold trucks and buses must not emit CO2, and by 2050 all CO2-emitting trucks and buses must not be in operation. The agreement has been signed by 15 countries including: Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Uruguay and Wales, Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Wales.
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Investment for floating offshore wind
More than GBP 60 million in public and private funding will be invested in floating offshore wind projects to develop new technologies that will allow turbines to be placed in the most windy areas along the UK's coastline. More than GBP 31 million is funded by the government and more than GBP 30 million is funded by industry. The cash boost will further research and development in floating offshore wind with projects across the United Kingdom. The research will focus on areas such as how turbines are moored to the seabed, undersea cabling, and developing foundation solutions.
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UK Green Jobs Taskforce and North Sea Transition Deal
…The green jobs lifecycle is defined as employment in an activity that either directly or indirectly contributes to the United Kingdom’s net zero emissions target and mitigates climate risks, and therefore covers a broad range of economic sectors. It builds upon reforms to the skills system established under the government’s Skills for Jobs White Paper that introduced new T Levels technical qualifications, flexible apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps and occupational traineeships. The task force’s report notes that one in five jobs in the United Kingdom (6.3 million workers) will require skills that may see increased demand (10% of…
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EITI Standard
…United Kingdom and Zambia. Countries that previously implemented the EITI but withdrew or were delisted include Azerbaijan, Equatorial Guinea, Solomon Islands, the United States and Yemen. Supporting countries are not counted among members but contribute to the EITI through financial, technical and political support at the international level and in implementing countries. These countries assure the long-term funding of the EITI International Secretariat and are represented in the EITI Board and Board committees. Supporting countries/regions are Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the European Union, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United…
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2018 - 2030 Methane Reduction Plan
…and 46.5%, respectively, from 2018 levels by 2030. For the energy sector, the methane reduction plan identifies several actions, including reducing consumption fossil fuels by reducing coal and LNG power generation and improving energy efficiency. The plan notes that Korea will work towards calculating natural gas fugitive emissions based on country-specific emissions factors rather than default factors. The plan requires relevant ministries to prepare a 2030 implementation plan that takes these targets into account. The government further committed to actively work together with key partners on methane, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.
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Kuwait
Kuwait is wholly reliant on fossil fuels for energy generation and by 2030, its energy demand will triple. In order to diversify its energy mix, the country targets to increase the share of renewable generation to 15% by 2030.
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Brunei Darussalam
In 2014, Brunei adopted a strategic plan to achieve 10% share of renewables in the national energy mix by 2035. The plan provides the outline to introduce renewable energy policy and regulatory frameworks and to scale-up market deployment of solar PV.
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