The 1.5o Compatible Solution Framework will enable public and private investors to identify the technologies that have the greatest potential to tackle climate change. 100 global innovations with the combined potential to avoid almost 3 gigatonnes CO2e per year by 2030 were showcased at MI-4. Launched at the 3rd Mission Innovation Ministerial (MI-3), MI’s 1.5o […]
Year: 2019
Pushing MI forward: Insights from the outgoing Chair
As we recently saw at the 4th Mission Innovation (MI-4) Ministerial in Vancouver, MI has built a great deal of momentum since its launch at COP21 in 2015. When I assumed the role of Steering Committee Chair after MI-3 in Malmö, MI had, under Patrick Child’s (European Commission) leadership, already solidified partnerships with IRENA, WEF, […]
Mission Innovation demonstrates impact of investments made since launch and raises ambition among members, business leaders and innovators around the world
Heads of Delegation gather at the 4th Mission Innovation Ministerial meeting NEWS RELEASE Vancouver, Canada, 29 May 2019 – Today, at the 4th Mission Innovation (MI) Ministerial meeting, MI members announced bold new projects and collaborations that will push clean energy research and innovation forward with the aim of bringing affordable, reliable clean energy to […]
Canada partners with Breakthrough Energy to launch game-changing program to accelerate clean energy innovations
Minister Sohi, Natural Resources Canada Canada is helping to build the low-carbon economy. That is why we are investing in the development of new and innovative technologies that will help us fight climate change, boost the economy and create good jobs for Canadians. Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, announced an investment […]
Mission Innovation and Global Covenant of Mayors enter into formal collaboration
Collaboration to Accelerate Climate Action by Bringing Cities and National Governments Together on Research and Innovation Agenda May 28, 2019, Vancouver –– Mission Innovation and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy today announced their commitment to strengthen collaboration and build deeper engagement between cities and citizens, local governments, and national governments […]
New international partnership established to increase the use of energy storage in developing countries
A global partnership convened by the World Bank Group to foster international cooperation to adapt and develop energy storage solutions for developing countries VANCOUVER, May 28, 2019 – On the occasion of the 10th Clean Energy Ministerial and 4th Mission Innovation Ministerial, a new international partnership has been established to help expand the deployment […]
Entrepreneurs pitch innovative, impactful projects at the PFAN-MI Clean Energy Investment Forum
VANCOUVER, 27 May 2019 – Six clean energy entrepreneurs from Africa, Asia and Central America had the opportunity to pitch their projects today at the Private Financing Advisory Network’s (PFAN) and Mission Innovation’s (MI) Clean Energy Investment Forum. The Forum was held in conjunction with the Tenth Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM10) and the Fourth […]
19 clean energy innovators announced as inaugural cohort of Mission Innovation Champions
Vancouver, Canada – Mission Innovation (MI) unveiled the inaugural cohort of Mission Innovation Champions as part of the global MI Champions Program. The program seeks to celebrate and support innovative individuals who are accelerating the clean energy revolution. During the MI Champions Awards Ceremony held at the Fourth Mission Innovation Ministerial (MI-4) event in […]
“Hydrogen Valleys”: demonstrating the power of hydrogen
The Antwerp workshop was held in the spectacular setting of the Antwerp Port House designed by Zaha Hadid. Photo credit to Bernard Frois, CEA Members of Innovation Challenge 8: Renewable and Clean Hydrogen (IC8) are identifying focus areas where global research and innovation effort is likely to generate the most impact in the short term. The […]
Bringing New Perspectives on Innovation to MI
Diversity is one of the four themes of the CEM10/MI-4 Ministerial, with women, youth, and diverse populations (i.e. Indigenous, rural, remote) bringing new perspectives to the discussions. Delegates will engage with members of the Youth Leaders Forum and exceptional researchers and innovators from around the world who have been selected to participate in the Ministerial. […]
