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- News 16 June 2021 Multinational companies and the green transition As the global transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy gathers pace, it is becoming clear that unlocking sustainable economic, industrial, environmental and social development along with the green transition requires more than just financial investments. The development of large-scale renewable energy projects, such as wind and solar power, increasingly involves large multinational companies operating as project developers, investors and technology suppliers. However, we generally…
- Event 15 June 2021 Policies and investment on energy efficient lighting: models for success (Webinar) Lighting, appliances and equipment account for more than 50% of total global electricity demand which is expected to more than double by 2050 in developing countries. However, energy-efficient lighting, appliances and equipment can save energy, emissions and in all global regions more than $60 Billion annually. Right energy efficiency policies can represent 40% of the emissions reductions to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. However, this potential is not being grasped and investment in…
- News 11 June 2021 Helping Sudan access climate finance While the needs for climate change mitigation and adaptation is growing at an alarming rate in many developing countries around the world, the access to finance for climate action is lacking behind. In a process of capacity building, UNEP DTU Partnership is working with a broad range of stakeholders in Sudan, to help the country access climate finance from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). With the support of the Climate Technology Centre & Network (and NDC Partnership), UNEP DTU Partnership is…
- News 10 June 2021 Flexibility services in the zero-emissions smart grid: market models, regulations, actors and technologies - WEBINAR 15 June, 3-5 PM CEST This webinar explores the role of different actors, regulations and market models, and digital data and technologies in the provision of flexibility in energy demand that is so critical for the transition to a zero-emission energy system and smart grid characterised by high shares of volatile renewable energy resources. In line with the focus on institutional change and transitions management of the ISGAN Annex 7 Smart Grid Transitions programme, the webinar will discuss…
- News 10 June 2021 Taking climate tech towards implementation Taking climate tech towards implementation Developing concept notes through the Technology Needs Assessment project is a powerful tool to ensure financing green technology The Technology Neds Assessment project adds capacity building for concept notes, to increase implementation of climate technology for climate mitigation and adaptation. The focus on concept notes is a new addition from UNEP DTU Partnership to both the ongoing round three of the TNA project and the recently launched fourth…
- News 7 June 2021 Matchmaking for technology investments Investments in green technology, sustainability and climate action are urgently needed all over the world. However, the gap between current investment trends and what’s needed is particularly large in emerging markets and developing countries. In an effort to help close this gap, the UNFCCC and UNEP DTU Partnership last week set up a matchmaking event between countries with finalised plans for climate technology investments and major global financing institutions. The event was the first in a…
- News 7 June 2021 Matchmaking for technology investments Matchmaking for technology investments Investments in green technology, sustainability and climate action ate urgently needed all over the world. However, the gap between current investment trends and what’s needed is particularly large in emerging markets and developing countries. In an effort to help close this gap, the UNFCCC and UNEP DTU Partnership last week set up a matchmaking event between countries with finalised plans for climate technology investments and major global financing…
- News 3 June 2021 Water management in Pakistan Climate change impacts on Pakistan's water sector Pakistan’s climate vulnerability is linked to its arid to semi-arid climate, as well as its high dependency on a single river system along with snow and glacial meltwater to provide its agricultural water supply. A solution: Rainfall harvesting Pakistan’s TNA prioritised rainwater harvesting either by collecting rainfall from the ground surfaces or harvesting floodwater flows from a river, stream, or other natural watercourses. The technology…