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- News 28 August 2019 Reaching the potential of renewable energy and development Around the world, companies and governments are developing wind and solar projects, as well as other renewable energy schemes at an increasing pace. However, while greenhouse gas mitigation and energy security are strong drivers for these investments, large-scale renewable energy projects do not automatically benefit everyone, and are not necessarily welcomed by all. In a number of countries – including Denmark – large-scale wind- and solar power schemes sometimes face opposition by citizens…
- Event 27 August 2019 2nd Regional Capacity Building Workshop for the Caribbean The workshop is intended to provide inputs and training to the National Consultants /Experts with regard to: Identifying barriers and inefficiencies by using market mapping and other tools Identifying activities aimed at overcoming the identified barriers and inefficiencies; Identifying enabling framework activities to accelerate technology deployment; Enhancing outreach and awareness on the technology needs at a national level to attract funding for implementation of the priority technologies…
- Event 27 August 2019 2nd Regional Capacity Building Workshop The workshop is intended to provide inputs and training to the National Consultants /Experts with regard to: Identifying barriers and inefficiencies by using market mapping and other tools Identifying activities aimed at overcoming the identified barriers and inefficiencies; Identifying enabling framework activities to accelerate technology deployment; Enhancing outreach and awareness on the technology needs at a national level to attract funding for implementation of the priority technologies…
- Event 27 August 2019 2nd Regional Capacity Building Workshop for the Francophone group of countries in TNA III The workshop is intended to provide inputs and training to the National Consultants /Experts with regard to: Identifying barriers and inefficiencies by using market mapping and other tools Identifying activities aimed at overcoming the identified barriers and inefficiencies; Identifying enabling framework activities to accelerate technology deployment; Enhancing outreach and awareness on the technology needs at a national level to attract funding for implementation of the priority…
- News 26 August 2019 LAC Climate Week Calls for Urgent, Ambitious Action The Latin American and Caribbean Climate Week closed last week with calls for more ambition and stronger collaboration among all levels of government, the private sector and civil society. Around 4,000 people participated in the Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week (LACCW) with a focus on implementing national climate plans and achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. Taking place in the Brazilian city of Salvador, the Climate Week sent a message of solidarity with all the people of…
- Event 23 August 2019 MRV for District Energy Systems (Webinar) District heating and district cooling, also known as district energy systems, is a crucial technical solution for clean and liveable cities. The UN Environment, together with many other partners, is providing technical support to a dozen countries in their efforts for district energy development. How to measure and report the energy, climate change mitigation, and other social and economic benefits of these projects is a common challenge faced by many countries and cities. This webinar will…
- Event 22 August 2019 Engaging citizens in renewable energy projects Renewable energies are a key component in global efforts to address climate change. Around the world, companies and governments are developing wind and solar projects, as well as other renewable energy schemes at an increasing pace. However, while greenhouse gas mitigation is a strong driver for these investments, large-scale renewable energy projects do not automatically benefit everyone, and are not necessarily welcomed by all. In a number of countries – including Denmark – large-scale wind-…
- Publication 9 August 2019 TNA III: Newsletter 5 Latest updates from the Technology Needs Assessment Project III, Newsletter 5, June 2019.