Climate

137. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if a hybrid warfare self-assessment to identify critical State functions and find vulnerabilities within and between critical State functions has been conducted; if so, if effective mechanisms to anticipate, avoid defeat or recover from hybrid attacks have been developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30997/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2020

137. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if a hybrid warfare self-assessment to identify critical State functions and find vulnerabilities within and between critical State functions has been conducted; if so, if effective mechanisms to anticipate, avoid defeat or recover from hybrid attacks have been developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30997/20]

112. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the new initiatives in education and research his Department is planning in 2021 designed to accelerate capacity to deliver the infrastructures and the practices to underpin ambitions for reductions in emissions damaging to climate. [30681/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2020

112. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the new initiatives in education and research his Department is planning in 2021 designed to accelerate capacity to deliver the infrastructures and the practices to underpin ambitions for reductions in emissions damaging to climate. [30681/20]

Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act of 2020

United States · United States Congress · 20 October 2020

Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act of 2020 This bill implements various ocean-based policies, programs, and goals to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including by establishing the Blue Carbon Program to further conservation objectives for fish and wildlife habitat conservation and restoration and coastal resilience.

Energy Resilient Communities Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 October 2020

Energy Resilient Communities Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a program that awards grants to make critical energy infrastructure more resilient to climate change hazards, such as grants for developing clean energy microgrids that support critical community infrastructure or customers of electric utilities with special energy needs due to medical conditions.

Ausgaben für den Klimaschutz

Germany · German Bundestag · 16 October 2020

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Welchen Prozentanteil des jährlichen Bundeshaushalts wurde seit 2017 für Klimaschutz (Anpassung und Minderung) ausgegeben, und wie hoch ist dieser Anteil am Bruttoinlandsprodukt (BIP)?

Stand der Erarbeitung der Förderrichtlinie für das Förderprogramm "Anpassung urbaner Räume an den Klimawandel"

Germany · German Bundestag · 16 October 2020

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Wie ist der Stand der Erarbeitung der Förderrichtlinie für das mit dem Bundeshaushalt 2020 aufgelegte Förderprogramm &quot;Anpassung urbaner Räume an den Klimawandel&quot;, für das im Bundeshaushalt 2020 im Jahr 2019 für den Zeitraum 2020 bis 2023 ein Finanzvolumen in Höhe von 100.000.000 Euro bereitgestellt wurde und aus dem das Förderprogramm &quot;Modellvorhaben zur Anpassung an den Klimawandel in Stadt und Land&quot; hervorgegangen ist, und welche Maßnahmen sind über das neue Programm &quot;Anpassung urbaner Räume an den Klimawandel&quot; förderfähig?

Duurzaamheidskader biogrondstoffen

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 16 October 2020

Duurzaamheidskader biogrondstoffen

Tussenrapportage onderzoek Betalen naar gebruik

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 16 October 2020

Tussenrapportage onderzoek Betalen naar gebruik

Rapportages 'hand aan de kraan' - fiscale stimulering emissievrije auto's

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 16 October 2020

Rapportages 'hand aan de kraan' - fiscale stimulering emissievrije auto's

102. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the value of regional aid granted under the regional aid guidelines by his Department or agencies under the remit of his Department in each of the past seven years; the value by county or lowest possible NUTS level over the period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30896/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2020

102. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the value of regional aid granted under the regional aid guidelines by his Department or agencies under the remit of his Department in each of the past seven years; the value by county or lowest possible NUTS level over the period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30896/20]

101. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 191 of 6 October 2020, if he will provide a breakdown of the over 8,000 homes on the scheme waiting list by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30843/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2020

101. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 191 of 6 October 2020, if he will provide a breakdown of the over 8,000 homes on the scheme waiting list by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30843/20]

100. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if he will defer the community contribution required under the just transition fund in view of the difficulty for communities to fundraise during Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30796/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2020

100. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if he will defer the community contribution required under the just transition fund in view of the difficulty for communities to fundraise during Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30796/20]

99. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to broadband issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30794/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2020

99. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to broadband issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30794/20]

98. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the date on which the home of a person (details supplied) will be connected to high-speed broadband under the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30775/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2020

98. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the date on which the home of a person (details supplied) will be connected to high-speed broadband under the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30775/20]

97. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the options available to a person (details supplied) whose Internet provider is providing an inadequate service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30753/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2020

97. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the options available to a person (details supplied) whose Internet provider is providing an inadequate service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30753/20]

96. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the date on which high-speed broadband will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30716/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2020

96. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the date on which high-speed broadband will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30716/20]

95. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to introduce a waste waiver for persons and families with disabilities. [30649/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2020

95. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to introduce a waste waiver for persons and families with disabilities. [30649/20]

Reactie op verzoek commissie over een reactie op onderzoek dat het mkb veel meer betaalt voor klimaat/CO2-uitstoot dan de zware industrie

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 15 October 2020

Reactie op verzoek commissie over een reactie op onderzoek dat het mkb veel meer betaalt voor klimaat/CO2-uitstoot dan de zware industrie

Bundesgesetz, mit dem die Begründung von Vorbelastungen durch die Bundesministerin für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie genehmigt wird

Austria · National Council · 14 October 2020

Bundesgesetz, mit dem die Begründung von Vorbelastungen durch die Bundesministerin für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie genehmigt wird

104. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications when a fresh call will be made for projects under the Climate Action Fund; and if the criteria will be different than the last occasion. [30508/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2020

104. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications when a fresh call will be made for projects under the Climate Action Fund; and if the criteria will be different than the last occasion. [30508/20]

103. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if he has reviewed trends in the use of postal services since 28 March 2020; and if the trends point to a need to review An Post's current strategy (details supplied). [30490/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2020

103. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if he has reviewed trends in the use of postal services since 28 March 2020; and if the trends point to a need to review An Post's current strategy (details supplied). [30490/20]

102. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the status of An Post's restructuring plans with particular regard to the reduction in sorting and collection offices is concerned. [30489/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2020

102. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the status of An Post's restructuring plans with particular regard to the reduction in sorting and collection offices is concerned. [30489/20]

101. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the Climate Action Plan 2019 in view of the delays to electric vehicle manufacturing caused by Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30470/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2020

101. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the Climate Action Plan 2019 in view of the delays to electric vehicle manufacturing caused by Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30470/20]

100. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if he will clarify the situation for persons over 70 years of age who have been approved for SEAI grants to ensure warmer homes and so on and who are now being told they cannot get the work done, as over-70s are deemed at risk according to HSE guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30404/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2020

100. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if he will clarify the situation for persons over 70 years of age who have been approved for SEAI grants to ensure warmer homes and so on and who are now being told they cannot get the work done, as over-70s are deemed at risk according to HSE guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30404/20]

99. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to support persons with lifelong or long-term medical incontinence with their household waste disposal charges in view of the fact that more operators are moving towards pay-by-weight contracts. [30380/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2020

99. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to support persons with lifelong or long-term medical incontinence with their household waste disposal charges in view of the fact that more operators are moving towards pay-by-weight contracts. [30380/20]

90. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education the status of the review of the school transport system announced in October 2019; the actions being taken to increase the provision of school transport in view of Covid-19 and climate action obligations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29989/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2020

90. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education the status of the review of the school transport system announced in October 2019; the actions being taken to increase the provision of school transport in view of Covid-19 and climate action obligations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29989/20]

Voorstel van het lid Harbers (VVD) om het algemeen overleg Klimaat en energie d.d. 28 oktober 2020 geen doorgang te laten vinden maar samen te voegen met het algemeen overleg Klimaat en energie d.d. 26 november 2020

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 14 October 2020

Voorstel van het lid Harbers (VVD) om het algemeen overleg Klimaat en energie d.d. 28 oktober 2020 geen doorgang te laten vinden maar samen te voegen met het algemeen overleg Klimaat en energie d.d. 26 november 2020

REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS 2020 report on the State of the Energy Union pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 on Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action

European Union · European Commission · 14 October 2020

South Asia: Climate Change

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 October 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what further funding he plans to provide to help tackle climate change in (a) India, (b) Pakistan, (c) Nepal and (d) Bangladesh; and if he will make a statement.

49. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if the provision of electricity connection for a business (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30248/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2020

49. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if the provision of electricity connection for a business (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30248/20]

48. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the national retrofitting scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30082/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2020

48. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the national retrofitting scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30082/20]

47. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications his plans for an expansion of the SEAI better energy warmer homes scheme; his plans to allow persons that have availed of the scheme to be eligible again.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30081/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2020

47. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications his plans for an expansion of the SEAI better energy warmer homes scheme; his plans to allow persons that have availed of the scheme to be eligible again.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30081/20]

45. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the impact the large increase in the PSO will have on electricity customers during the Covid-19 pandemic in view of the fact hundreds of thousands of persons are already struggling financially. [29963/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2020

45. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the impact the large increase in the PSO will have on electricity customers during the Covid-19 pandemic in view of the fact hundreds of thousands of persons are already struggling financially. [29963/20]

44. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if he has contacted electricity and gas providers in relation to proposed increases in prices during the Covid-19 pandemic; the providers he has made contact with; the outcome of these discussions; his views on not increasing energy prices during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29962/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2020

44. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if he has contacted electricity and gas providers in relation to proposed increases in prices during the Covid-19 pandemic; the providers he has made contact with; the outcome of these discussions; his views on not increasing energy prices during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29962/20]

43. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if commercial grants are available to assist a business in becoming more energy efficient and environmentally friendly such as upgrading of in-store refrigeration units and installation of solar panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29950/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2020

43. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if commercial grants are available to assist a business in becoming more energy efficient and environmentally friendly such as upgrading of in-store refrigeration units and installation of solar panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29950/20]

42. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the status of wind energy production and projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29944/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2020

42. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the status of wind energy production and projections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29944/20]

41. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the incentives being designed to encourage greater commercial uptake of electric vehicles in the private and public sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29943/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2020

41. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the incentives being designed to encourage greater commercial uptake of electric vehicles in the private and public sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29943/20]

40. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which his Department is examining the need for increased involvement in local community groups to engage with climate action initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29942/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2020

40. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the extent to which his Department is examining the need for increased involvement in local community groups to engage with climate action initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29942/20]

39. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the banning of single-use plastics here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29941/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2020

39. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the banning of single-use plastics here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29941/20]

38. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the delay in the provision of the warmer homes grants due to increased demand; his views on whether this increased demand is due to a change in criteria; if he will allocate funding to meet the additional demand; if he will review a case and expedite an application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29909/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2020

38. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the delay in the provision of the warmer homes grants due to increased demand; his views on whether this increased demand is due to a change in criteria; if he will allocate funding to meet the additional demand; if he will review a case and expedite an application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29909/20]

37. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to a situation regarding houses on either side of an address (details supplied) whereby one house is covered by high-speed broadband but the other is not; if a timeline for full implementation of broadband at this address will be provided; and if he will expedite the implementation. [29841/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2020

37. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to a situation regarding houses on either side of an address (details supplied) whereby one house is covered by high-speed broadband but the other is not; if a timeline for full implementation of broadband at this address will be provided; and if he will expedite the implementation. [29841/20]

36. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 483 of 3 December 2019, when the review of the climate action plan will be completed, in particular, the recommendation in relation to the issue of revisits for additional works under the warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29666/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2020

36. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications further to Parliamentary Question No. 483 of 3 December 2019, when the review of the climate action plan will be completed, in particular, the recommendation in relation to the issue of revisits for additional works under the warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29666/20]

35. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if a person (details supplied) will be facilitated for broadband connection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29578/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2020

35. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if a person (details supplied) will be facilitated for broadband connection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29578/20]

34. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if he will investigate the existing grants that are available to assist in purchasing electric commercial vehicles through SEAI in view of the fact this only applies to vehicles such as vans; and if it has been considered to expand this to include cars for commercial use. [30103/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2020

34. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if he will investigate the existing grants that are available to assist in purchasing electric commercial vehicles through SEAI in view of the fact this only applies to vehicles such as vans; and if it has been considered to expand this to include cars for commercial use. [30103/20]

33. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the county councils that have applied for the electric vehicle public charge point grant; the reasons for the low uptake of the grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29693/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2020

33. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications the county councils that have applied for the electric vehicle public charge point grant; the reasons for the low uptake of the grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29693/20]

32. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if the criteria for the local enterprise office trading online voucher will be broadened to include social media (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29613/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2020

32. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if the criteria for the local enterprise office trading online voucher will be broadened to include social media (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29613/20]

Verzoek om uitstel van het Algemeen Overleg Klimaat en Energie op 28 oktober 2020

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 13 October 2020

Verzoek om uitstel van het Algemeen Overleg Klimaat en Energie op 28 oktober 2020

Gewijzigde motie van de leden Dik-Faber en Sienot over de doelstelling van 50% lokaal eigendom van hernieuwbare energie (t.v.v. 32813-585)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 13 October 2020

Gewijzigde motie van de leden Dik-Faber en Sienot over de doelstelling van 50% lokaal eigendom van hernieuwbare energie (t.v.v. 32813-585)

Tweede nader gewijzigde motie van de leden Beckerman en Agnes Mulder over een onderzoek naar het energieverbruik door datacenters (t.v.v. 32813-589)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 13 October 2020

Tweede nader gewijzigde motie van de leden Beckerman en Agnes Mulder over een onderzoek naar het energieverbruik door datacenters (t.v.v. 32813-589)

Climate Change: International Cooperation

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 October 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, which foreign Governments he has met with to discuss their nationally determined contribution ahead of COP26; and on which dates those meetings took place.