• Project 1 May 2024 Implementation of Urban Nature-based Solutions for Mitigation and Adaptation Nature-based solutions (NbS) are increasingly understood to be effective and efficient options for addressing both mitigation and adaptation challenges in a wide range of settings. In urban contexts, they contribute to mitigation by sequestering and storing carbon in their biomass and in soils or by reducing the demand for cooling. NbS are also powerful options to reduce climate risk by significantly lowering the impacts of climate hazards, such as reducing the impact of wave height and…
• Project 1 May 2024 Transition of Cities Towards Net Zero Transport in Developing Countries The Paris Agreement establishes a mechanism to fight climate change by contributing to the mitigation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In 2019, GHG emissions from Transport accounted for about 23% of global energy-related CO2 emissions, of which 70% are from road transport. Thus, urban transport is vital for mitigating GHG emissions within road transport. Even more so in fast-developing Asian and African cities, where rapid urbanization has resulted in a very high demand for motorized…
• Webinar & E-Learning 27 October 2023 ESCOs in India – beyond cherry-picking (Webinar) - 03.10.2023 India’s per capita carbon emissions are low, about 1.8 tons, but the combined figure makes it the third largest emitter globally. The Energy Conservation Act in 2001 introduced energy service companies in the country to induce private capital into energy efficiency. This makes India one of the important markets for ESCO services, where ESCOs have been active for more than two decades. In this webinar, Ms Aarti Nain, Advisor at UNEP India’s Urban Cooling Program, is giving her insights on India…
• Webinar & E-Learning 26 July 2022 Upscaling E-Mobility in Developing Countries for Climate Mitigation (Webinar) - 07.07.2022 Transportation is responsible for 24% of the direct global CO2 emissions due to fossil fuel combustion. The Paris agreement on climate change set the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels. Electric Vehicles (EVs) are widely considered a powerful mitigation option to reduce CO2 emissions from buses, passenger cars and two and three-wheelers in the transport sector. The global push toward EVs is reflected in…
• Webinar & E-Learning 22 March 2022 Module 6 - Business models, financing options and procurement of sound sustainable District Cooling Systems This module presents the background to develop sound business models in District Cooling Systems planning. After completing Module 6, participants will be able to: Describe, understand and discuss the importance of developing business models for sound and sustainable District Cooling Systems Recognize and apply the key steps in developing business models for sustainable District Cooling Systems Define key actions from local authorities to ensure this List the strengths and limitations of each…
• Webinar & E-Learning 22 March 2022 Module 1 - Introduction to District Cooling This module presents the fundamentals of district energy. After completing Module 1, participants will be able to: Describe the role of district cooling in the decarburization of the building sector Describe, understand and discuss fundamentals of District Cooling Systems including types of projects, networks and components Identify and develop the main benefits of District Cooling Systems across various stakeholders Recognize and apply key steps in the development of District…
• Webinar & E-Learning 22 March 2022 Module 5 - Policy development; Integrating District Cooling Systems into urban planning This module presents the background of policy development in District Cooling Systems planning. After completing Module 5, participants will be able to: Describe, understand and discuss the role of integrating District Cooling Systems in urban planning Recognize key steps to integrate District Cooling Systems in urban planning Define key actions from local authorities to ensure the integration in the process List the strengths and limitations of integrating District Cooling Systems into urban…
• Webinar & E-Learning 22 March 2022 Module 4 - Strategy development; Incorporating District Cooling into local energy & low-carbon heatcool strategies This module presents the background of strategy development in District Cooling Systems planning. After completing Module 4, participants will be able to: Describe, understand and discuss the role of strategy development in local energy and low-carbon District Cooling strategies Recognize and apply key steps to integrate District Cooling in local energy and low-carbon heating and cooling strategies Identify best case practices in incorporating district cooling planning in local energy…

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