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How can we keep cool without intensifying climate change? / Summer. A time for sunshine and outdoor activities. But what happens when the summer sun gets out of control and the heat becomes unbearable?
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How do we measure global average temperature? / A paper explaining a "Hothouse Earth" scenario describes how our planet may be locked into unavoidable global warming if global temperatures rise by 2C. But how do we measure global temperature?
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Yes, Ashden is an Awards scheme, but it's also so much more
How three months revealed the true extent of Ashden's work and its impact across the sustainable energy sector.
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We announce a new Ashden Award for 2019
We will be working on this Award with the Kigali Cooling Efficiency Programme and Sustainable Energy for All.
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Seven for 7
Seven global leaders in the sustainable energy movement were honored on Monday 16 July at Seven for 7 – a celebration by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and Ashden.
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Ashden International Conference 2018 - Financing the Future
How do we accelerate investment in inclusive, sustainable energy systems to make clean energy more affordable and drive us toward a low-carbon future?
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Rising to the Challenge: Our visit to some of East London’s most Sustainable Buildings
A recap of our recent tour of sustainable buildings in London, written by Jack Ithell, Fundraising Officer
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2018 Ashden Awards Ceremony Recap
This year's winners are going further and faster, tackling climate change from every angle with inspiring and innovative sustainable energy solutions.
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Announcing the 2018 Ashden Award Winners
We are excited to announce the 2018 Ashden Award Winners. Ten innovative organisations have been chosen as the best in sustainable energy. Read on to see who our four UK winners and six International winners are, and to learn more about their impressive work in the sector.
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African Winners at the Helm of the Sustainable Energy Revolution - Africa Day 2018
Ashden is proud to recognise eight innovative African organisations on this year’s shortlist.
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Adding Value on Sustainability: What should Metro Mayors focus on?
We’ve been building up Ashden’s sustainable cities programme over the last few months and reached a milestone on Monday, when we held our first network event.
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5 ways to get pupils excited about energy
Alex Green, LESS CO2 Programme Manager, reveals her secrets to engaging pupils with energy.
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Is planning the secret weapon in making our cities more sustainable?
At Ashden we believe that the new metro mayoral city regions offer an exciting opportunity for environmental leadership
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Electrifying India's villages
India says electrified all villages ahead of prime minister's deadline
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Announcing our 2018 shortlist
Twenty cutting edge organisations working on the frontline of sustainable energy and energy innovation have been selected as finalists for this year’s Ashden Awards.
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Event Summary – Leave No One Behind: Investing in Access to Clean Energy
At Ashden and Shine’s event at the Skoll World Forum yesterday, we heard from inspiring social entrepreneurs on how they deliver sustainable energy to those most in need. From new business models, new financing, and innovative technology, these organisations are at the forefront of new energy provision.
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Healthy lives through sustainable energy
For World Health Day 2018, we want to highlight some incredible organisations on our longlist that are striving to achieve SDG3: Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all, using sustainable energy to do so.
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Key findings: 2017 Climatescope report
Dario Traum from Bloomberg New Energy Finance paid a visit to the Ashden offices on 21 February to give a talk around the key findings from the Climatescope 2017 report. First published in 2012, over 40 people helped to put the Climatescope report together this year.
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Women at the forefront of clean energy - International Women's Day 2018
Recently, the world has witnessed momentous movements towards gender equality and women’s empowerment. Today, International Women’s Day, we at Ashden celebrate the women who are at the forefront of another movement – the transition towards sustainable energy for all.
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Mobility is key to delivering environmental, social and economic goals
We’re delighted that our knowledge partner for the 2018 Ashden Award for Sustainable Mobility is WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, a global research organisation working with some of the fastest growing cities in the developing world to understand the disruption taking place in transport today.
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How the 2018 Ashden longlist are breaking the finance barrier
Finance is one of the biggest barriers to universal energy access. See how our longlist are tackling this hurdle through financial innovation.
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Positive solutions for cold homes
Fuel Poverty Awareness Day is this Friday, 23 February. We shine a light on some positive solutions to the problems faced by those struggling to keep warm.
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Gauging the temperature for sustainable energy in the UK
Every year we welcome inspiring new winners, and every year, we take the temperature of our alumni by checking in with them on their progress.
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2017 Impact Report
In 2017 another 13 organisations from around the world joined our very special alumni, when they won an Ashden Award for their outstanding work.