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- Project 29 January 2026 Enhancing NDC Implementation in Zambia Zambia is strengthening its climate action framework as it updates its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) and advances implementation of its National Green Growth Strategy and 8th National Development Plan. While the country has made important progress, including the launch of its NDC Implementation Framework in 2023, there is a need to revise this framework to reflect the expanded scope of the updated NDC and to translate climate targets into bankable investment priorities aligned…
- News 23 January 2026 Guarantee mechanism could unlock energy efficiency investments in Mauritius Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) could unlock some of the largest and fastest energy and emissions reductions in Mauritius, particularly in hotels, resorts and shopping malls, according to speakers at a UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre-supported event held on 23 January 2026 in Port Louis. The event, Energy Performance Contracting for Hotels, Resorts & Malls – Unlocking your Energy Efficiency Potential, brought together energy service companies (ESCOs), hospitality and retail operators,…
- Publication 5 January 2026 Supporting central banks and financial regulators in emerging markets and developing economies in their response to climate change This UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre paper examines the challenges faced by central banks and financial regulators in emerging markets and developing economies and distils key lessons from the Reserve Bank of Malawi’s experiences that can guide other institutions beginning to integrate climate considerations into their operations.
- Webinar & E-Learning 29 December 2025 Cooling India’s Future: The Strategic Role of District Cooling Systems The webinar “Cooling India’s Future: The Strategic Role of District Cooling Systems” brought together experts to discuss how India can address its rapidly growing cooling demand through sustainable solutions. Moderated by Trupti Yargattimath from the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre, the session highlighted that cooling is no longer a luxury but a critical infrastructure need in India’s urban future. With cooling demand projected to grow eightfold in the next two decades, reliance on standalone…
- News 18 December 2025 Transparency takes center stage at UNEA-7 event on digital solutions for climate action A UNEA-7 event held on 10 December highlighted growing consensus that transparency is becoming one of the most critical drivers of trust, investment and ambition in global climate action. Convened under the title Data for a Changing Planet: Transparency as a Means for Accountability and Decision-Making in the Digital Age, the UNEA side event brought together government representatives, technical experts and institutions to discuss how digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) can…
- Webinar & E-Learning 15 December 2025 DCS India – Module 6: Business Models & Finance [/video] In this module, you will learn how district cooling projects become bankable and financially sustainable through well-designed business models, tariff structures, and financing mechanisms. The module explains how ownership and service models—from fully public utilities to Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs), utility concessions, and Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS)—determine who invests, who operates, and who carries financial and performance risk. You will explore how cash flows, risk…
- Webinar & E-Learning 11 December 2025 DCS India – Module 3: Project Development in District Cooling [/video] In this module, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of how district cooling (DC) projects evolve from initial concepts to full-scale implementation through a structured and methodical development process. The content walks you through the four essential phases of project development, beginning with the project preparation phase, where foundational assessments and strategic planning take place. It then moves into the approval and structuring phase, which focuses on…
- Publication 8 December 2025 Piloting the A6.4 Sustainable Development Tool – Lessons From Early Use With the Baku decisions on operationalizing Article 6, the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM) has made a decisive step towards implementation. The development is accompanied by the growing policy attention being given by major global economies to international market mechanisms. As of late, the European Union (EU) has announced in its latest 2040 target that it intends to utilize markets to reach its ambitious goals, emphasizing that these must adhere to strict standards. Specifically,…