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- Publication 10 March 2022 A methodological framework to assess the gaps from national energy efficiency policies to local actions within a multilevel governance system The role of cities has recently gained attention in the global energy arena, for instance when a delegation of 25 cities pledged to become carbon neutral by 2050 during COP23. Scientific evidence shows that cities are essential partners to work with to achieve a sustainable energy transition, while organisations such as Covenant of Mayors, ICLEI and C40 are supporting the movement towards a larger inclusion of local institutions. Historically, local governments were considered policy-takers, as…
- Publication 10 March 2022 High Energy-Efficient District Cooling System and Its Engineering Applications in India This paper introduces the studies and experience learned in district cooling project development in developed countries and adaptation process in India for city-level rapid assessment. There are five pilot Indian cities chosen to go through all the process of rapid assessment so as to outline the barriers, challenges, and potential to develop high energy-efficient district cooling system. The paper also instructs the tech-eco analysis tools for rapid assessment, which is developed by the UNEP…
- Publication 8 March 2022 Experience from preparing gender responsive TNAs This briefing note presents and discusses key trends and insights regarding efforts to mainstream gender in the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) process and the role that climate technologies can play in ensuring gender-responsive climate action. Reflecting on the gender considerations included in reports from the first countries conducting TNAs since the publication of the Guidance for a gender-responsive Technology Needs Assessment in 2018, we conclude this brief with some lessons learnt…
- Publication 8 March 2022 Climate negotiations: How to break the impasse and deliver
- Publication 7 March 2022 The forest and agricultural sector optimization model (FASOM): Model structure and policy applications
- Event 5 March 2022 Release of the 2022 IPMVP Core Concepts - Highlights The International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP®) is the global standard to guide ESCOs in conducting their measurement and verification (M&V) activities. The Efficiency Valuation Organization (EVO), the non-profit owner of the IPMVP, initiated a statutory review of the protocol in 2019 and is now releasing an updated and expanded version for the IPMVP’s 25th Anniversary. The new 2022 IPMVP incorporates a significant amount of material from the IPMVP Issues and…
- Webinar & E-Learning 4 March 2022 Module 1 - Introduction to District Energy This module presents the fundamentals of district energy. It is composed of five parts: Part I. Context for district energy Part II. Definition of district energy Part III. Benefits of district energy Part IV. Key steps in DES Planning Part V. Best practices from France, Armenia, Mauritius and Egypt After completing Module 1, participants will be able to: Describe the role of district energy in the decarburization of building sector Describe, understand and discuss fundamentals of DES…
- Webinar & E-Learning 4 March 2022 Module 2 - Stakeholder coordination for district energy development This module presents the fundamentals of stakeholder management in DES. It is composed of five parts: Part I. Context for stakeholder coordination Part II. Definition of stakeholder coordination Part III. Benefits of stakeholder coordination Part IV. A systematic framework to develop stakeholder coordination within DES planning Part V. Best practice from Thane, India After completing Module 2, participants will be able to: Describe, understand and discuss the role of stakeholder coordination…