At the occasion of the UN Climate Conference in Bonn, Liechtenstein and Gold Standard Foundation hosted a Climate Ledger Initiative event. In 2018 the CLI published the report Navigating Blockchain & Climate Action, noting the high potential of IT to accelerate Paris Agreement implementation. This event focused on taking blockchain from theory to application-- highlighting experience to date and use cases in adaptation, renewable energy, international accounting and GHG markets. Representatives of LIFE provided information on how the upcoming Liechtenstein Blockchain Act may support climate action and sustainable development. The CLI is multi-stakeholder platform jointly operated by LIFE, INFRAS AG and Gold Standard Foundation. All presentation held at the occasion of the event can be downloaded here.

At the occasion of the 24^th UN Climate Conference in Katowice, Poland, CLI published a comprehensive report that navigates the opportunities and challenges of using blockchain technology for climate action and the implementation of the Paris Agreement. More than 40 experts (from over 20 countries) contributed to the report. 

The CLI is a joint endeavour of LIFE Climate Foundation, Gold Standard Foundation, Cleantech21 and INFRAS. The CLI is supported the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the Government of Liechtenstein and EIT Climate-KIC.

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Together with associations of foreign bank from Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, the UK and the Netherlands, the Liechtenstein Bankers Assoociation will host the 5th International Conference of the Associations of Foreign Banks in Vaduz on 30 November 2018. This year’s event is dedicated to the motto: Accepting responsibility and investing sustainably: the role of banks for allocating capital and how banks drive change actively for future generations. The event is supported by LIFE Climate Foundation Liechtenstein. 

Today, LIFE Climate Foundation Liechtenstein (LIFE) published its Annual Report for the year 2017. In the reporting year, LIFE launched together with partner organisations two comprehensive environmental projects. The first project is the "Climate Ledger Initiative", an international multi-stakeholder initiative that exploits the potential of blockchain technology in the context of international climate action. Secondly, LIFE contributed significantly to the launch of the Liechtenstein "Waterfootprint" at the occasion of the World Water Day 2017, making Liechtenstein the first country with a nationwide Waterfootprint.

The UNFCCC negotiations aim to conclude the so-called Paris Rulebook by the end of this year in order to enable the implementation of the Paris Agreement from 2020 onwards. On May 9^th 2018 LIFE Climate Foundation Liechtenstein together with the Climate Ledger Initiative are organising an event where international experts will discuss the potential of Blockchain Technology for Paris Agreement implementation.

Digitalization of data and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) may become core drivers for sustainable development of the global economy. The Climate Ledger Initiative (CLI) and #Hack4Climate are exploring
the potential of DLT in the context of digitization by means of research on innovation on how they may support sustainable development on a global scale. In an article published in the current issue of the Liechtenstein "Bankenmagazin" Sven Braden (LIFE Cllimate Foundation and CLI) and Nick Beglinger (Cleantech21 and Hack4CLimate) provide an overview of their recent research and innovation activities at the intersection of blockchain and climate. 

 

LIFE Climate Foundation Liechtenstein published its eighth annual report today and is looking forward to a future that is challenging but also rich in opportunities.

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At the occasion of the 6^th Blockchain Meet-Up at the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein in Vaduz End of June 2017, Sven Braden, Deputy Director of LIFE Climate Foundation introduced the Climate Ledger Initiative (CLI). The CLI aims at analysing and realizing the potential of the blockchain technology towards Paris Agreement implementation. The initiative is run by LIFE, Cleantech21, INFRAS and the Gold Standard Foundation and will be financed by public and private donors. In addition the CLI will promote a sound understanding of the blockchain technology within the climate community.

Liechtenstein joins 174 countries by having signed the Paris Agreement on Friday 22nd of April 2016 at the UN Headquarters in New York. The Agreement was signed by Christian Wenaweser, ambassador to the UN in New York. The Agreement commits countries to limit global warming to well below 2C above pre-industrial levels, with an aspirational new goal of 1.5C. Governments also agreed to slash their use of fossil fuels to the extent that humans release ‘net zero’ emissions by the second half of the century.

In 2014 photovoltaic installations in Liechtenstein generated around 481 Watt per capita  surpassing Germany, who has been leading the photovoltaic ranking until now. Italy is ranked on the third position. These are the result of this year’s SolarSuperState-Ranking. The ranking list provided by the the SolarSuperState association, a non-profit organisation based in Switzerland. Every year the association screens the solar- and wind-based electricity production performance of all 197 countries in the world.     

The Liechtenstein Government has passed its climate goals for 2030. The decision on 2030 climate goals states a contribution to the currently ongoing UN negotiations for a new climate agreement which shall be concluded in Paris later this year. Liechtenstein aims at a reduction of greenhouse gases by 40 % compared to 1990 by 2030. The assumptions underlying Liechtenstein’s climate targets are based on the possibility to achieve emission reductions abroad which may be accounted towards Liechtenstein’s reduction target in 2030.

LIFE Climate Foundation has awarded Simon Egger (Ruggell) and his team this year’s Special Climate Price within the so called “Ideenkanal” for their idea of free-velo-points in Liechtenstein. Until next year Simon wants to install at least 5 bicycle stands in 5 Liechtenstein communities which provide 5 rental bicycles for free. The price money of 2000 Swiss Francs is dedicated to financially support the realization of the free-velo-points idea throughout Liechtenstein.  

Since 2005 the University of Liechtenstein organizes the so called Kids-University. The Kids-University aims at providing complex issues of todays economy and society to children in a child-oriented way. During the “2015 semester” LIFE Climate Foundation will act as a core partner of the Kids-University. “This year’s program of the Liechtenstein Kids-University will therefore encompass various aspects of sustainability and environmental issues” said Liechtenstein’s Prime Minister and Chairman of the Foundation Board Adrian Hasler at a press briefing on January 30^th 2015.

At December 11th 2014 LIFE Climate Foundation Liechtenstein together with the University of Freiburg (Germany) organised a Side Event during the UN Climate Conference in Lima, Peru. International experts discussed the role of climate finance within the 2015 global agreement on climate change. Marlies Amann-Marxer, Minister of the Environment of Liechtenstein delivered the keynote speech to this event.

On thursday 23rd October several experts from Germany, Liechtenstein and Switzerland discussed various aspects of with regard to the opportunities and risks of the global energy transition. From the left: Prof. Dr. Marco J. Menichetti, Chair of Business Administration, Banking and Financial Management (University of Liechtenstein), Prof. Dr. Dirk Schiereck, Departement of Law and Economics (Technical University of Darmstadt), Dr. Thomas Zwiefelhofer, Deputy Prime Minister of Liechtenstein, Roland Stulz, Fachstelle 2000-Watt Gesellschaft Zurich and Sven Braden, Deputy Director LIFE Climate Foundation. The presentation of LIFE Climate Foundation on the "Energy Transition - The Global Context" is available here.

ITU, the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs), in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) is looking for innovative ideas on how ICTs can help smart cities to slow down or mitigate the effects of climate change and thereby improve people’s health. Are you an entrepreneur under the age of 30 and interested in winning up to USD 5 000 in funding, plus mentorship, networking, and high-level exposure before an influential global audience of decision-makers? Apply now until Tuesday, October 7 2014 at: https://ideas.itu.int  

More than 200 representatives from Liechtenstein's industrial, financial and public sector participated during the Green Summit 2014 at the University of Liechtenstein. Various sustainable products and services were introduced from around 20 small and medium sized enterprises from Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Austria and Germany.

On May 5th experts from industry and science discussed experiences and lessons-learnt within the area of 3D printing. The event which took place at the University of Liechtenstein showed the great potential as well as the respective limits of future industry productions provided by 3D printing.

In order to find an appropriate title cover for Liechtenstein's 6th UN Climate Report the Government and LIFE Climate Foundation organized a photo competition in November 2013. A jury comprised of representatives from the Government and LIFE Climate foundation has awarded 15 pictures out of over 130 pictures including the title cover picture of abovementioned report. The managing office of LIFE Climate Foundation herby wishes to thank all participants for their participation in our competition. The winners of the competition will receive their prices on Tuesday January 28th 2014, 18.00, at the Winterzelt (Kunstmuseum), Vaduz by Environmental Minister Marlies Amann-Marxer.