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- Webinar & E-Learning 28 July 2025 International ESCO Symposium 2025 - Celebrating Success Stories: Showcase of ESCO Projects Moderated by Yasemin Somuncu (Secretary General, EYODER), this final session of the symposium celebrated successful ESCO projects from around the world. The panel featured representatives from Lumenstream (UK/Ireland), Energisa (Türkiye), Clean Energy Business Council (UAE), and the ESCO Association of Thailand, each sharing real-world experiences, lessons learned, and innovative models that are driving energy efficiency and sustainability. Key Insights by Speaker…
- Webinar & E-Learning 28 July 2025 International ESCO Symposium 2025 - The Role of International Agreements and Supranational Regulation Moderated by Dr. Clara Camarasa (UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre), this panel explored how international agreements and supranational regulations—such as the Paris Agreement and EU directives—drive national energy efficiency targets and how these are translated into actionable frameworks. The session featured insights from representatives of Türkiye, Kosovo, Mauritius, and the Global ESCO Network. Key Themes and Insights Global Frameworks and Their Role Søren Lütken (UNEP, Global…
- Tools 25 July 2025 World’s Best MEPS: Tracking Leaders in Appliance Energy Efficiency Standards The World’s Best MEPS Toolkit by CLASP is a comprehensive benchmarking tool designed to evaluate and compare the stringency of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for six high-impact appliance categories: lighting, air conditioners, refrigerators, electric motors, water heaters, and space heating equipment. It assesses MEPS across ten of the world’s highest carbon-emitting economies—such as the U.S., China, the EU, and India—against international best practices and…
- Tools 25 July 2025 Net Zero Appliances NDC Toolkit The Net Zero Appliances NDC Toolkit, developed by CLASP, is a comprehensive resource designed to help governments integrate appliance energy efficiency into their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. Recognising that appliances and equipment account for nearly 40% of global energy-related CO₂ emissions, the toolkit emphasises the critical role of efficient appliances in achieving climate goals. It provides actionable guidance for policymakers, including how to…
- News 18 July 2025 Sierra Leone Joins TNA V Between the 28 and 30 of May the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held an inception workshop in Sierra Leone to formally launch the country’s first phase of work under the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) phase five. The inception workshop sought to provide insights into Sierra Leone’s climate change regulatory and institutional framework, to highlight national climate change strategies and priorities, and to…
- News 18 July 2025 Sierra Leone Joins TNA V Between the 28 and 30 of May the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held an inception workshop in Sierra Leone to formally launch the country’s first phase of work under the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) phase five. The inception workshop sought to provide insights into Sierra Leone’s climate change regulatory and institutional framework, to highlight national climate change strategies and priorities, and to…
- News 17 July 2025 From Silos to Synergy: South Sulawesi Charts Path to Harnessing Renewable Energy as Economic Driver The Socially Inclusive Sustainable Energy Transition (SISET) initiative in Indonesia aims to mainstream renewable energy development and support energy transition planning and implementation at the sub-national level, with a focus on South Sulawesi and West Java. The project is led by the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC), supported by the local partner Dala Institute, and funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denmark. From June 17-19, 2025, the SISET initiative held a three-day…
- News 4 July 2025 Thailand Steps Up Climate Action With Second TNA Thailand’s 2012 TNA focused on key sectors such as water, agriculture, and energy and contributed to the formulation of the country’s first Nationally Determined Contribution. Thailand’s first TNA was successful in helping secure $58.7 million in funding through two major Green Climate Fund (GCF) projects focused on enhancing climate resilience in Thailand through effective water management and sustainable agriculture in the Great Chao Phraya River Basin area. The GCF funding packages provided…