In October 2020, the Japanese government presented a plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Fitch Ratings has assigned Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. a first-time Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'BBB-' with a Stable Rating Outlook.

India was an attractive market for the US for innovation, alternative energy, and investment avenues.

Since 1990, GHG emissions in the EU have been steadily declining, with emissions in the EU 27 falling to 24% below their 1990 levels in 2019.

China estimates its hydropower potential at around 700 GW

Next year, the global economy is forecast to return to growth, expanding by an estimated at 4.4%, and oil demand growth is expected to be high, in the tune of 6.1 mb/d.

Heating and cooling based on renewable energy has emerged as an urgent priority for countries striving to meet climate goals and build resilient, sustainable economies.

85pc of issuers and investors in the Middle East to reallocate capital towards green financing goals by 2025.

Russia ratified the Paris agreement on climate change in September 2019. Russia’s energy-related CO2 emissions in 2019 were around 20% below their 1990 level, at around 1 750 MtCO2.

Clean energy technologies still depend on natural resource extraction, so the ongoing energy transition is better conceptualized as a shift toward the extraction of different resources, rather than the extraction of fewer.

The circular carbon economy concept has been endorsed by G20 member states but has yet to be put into practice, and the kingdom has not revealed any timelines or targets associated with the plan.

"The macroeconomic situation has had a negative impact on the long-term development prospects of the LNG industry," Gazprom said, adding that so far in 2020 only one final investment decision had been made for a new LNG production project.

In the shale gas sector, the most affected player has been the United States, which accounts for about 95 per cent of global shale gas production. According to analysts, the growth rates of U.S. shale gas production may show a considerable decrease in the coming years.

Canada targeted an 80% reduction in GHG emissions by 2050 compared to 2005 levels.

These objectives will require a total investment of close to EUR 800 billion (USD 949.5bn) between now and mid-century, the commission estimates.