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- News 1 June 2024 TNA stories: Framework for renewable energy investments in Liberia Liberia is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. 70% of the population work in the agriculture sector and with the country’s dependency on agricultural goods, the increased frequency of extreme weather events threatens the livelihoods of millions. In its Technology Needs Assessment, Liberia prioritized renewable energy technologies for both mitigation and adaptation in the agriculture sector. With the right climate technologies, the significant availability of biomass generated by…
- News 1 June 2024 TNA stories: Sustainable livestock in Mongolia Mongolia has seen average temperatures going up by 2.1°C over the past 70 years, as a result of climate change. Average rainfall is declining, and extreme weather events are becoming more frequent creating challenges for livestock production and the country’s vast pasturelands. In response to this, Mongolia prioritized the agricultural sector in its Technology Needs Assessment, with special attention given to the husbandry and livestock production and sustainable pasture management. Building on…
- News 31 May 2024 TNA stories: Bus Rapid Transit in Karachi Pakistan has the highest rate of urbanization in South Asia often characterized by unplanned and unmanaged growth resulting in informal settlements, environmental degradation, and poverty. At the same time, Pakistan’s public transport is characterised by slow commutes in vehicles that are mostly old and poorly maintained, leading to high fuel consumption, increased emissions, and higher operating costs. In Pakistan’s Technology Needs Assessment, the transport sector, and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)…
- News 30 May 2024 Global Transparency Forum tackles urgent need for climate transparency In May, the first Global Transparency Forum brought together over 180 government officials, experts, and representatives from international organizations for in-depth discussions on the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) of the Paris Agreement. Held from the 20-21 May in Tokyo, Japan, the two-day Forum marked a pivotal moment in international climate policy. Enhancing global collaboration ahead of BTRs and NDC updates As countries prepare for the first-ever submission of their Biennial…
- Event 30 May 2024 Meet us at Bonn 2024 (SB60) UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre is joining the Bonn Climate Change Conference from June 3 to 13. The Centre will join panels and events on climate technology, transparency and reporting under the Paris Agreement and the updates to NDC 3.0. The UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre is also hosting a Technology Needs Assessment impact exhibition, showcasing some of the global results of the project. UNEP-CCC event overview: 4/6/2024 10.00-18.00 Room – Santiago de Chile SBI 60 in-session workshop on…
- News 24 May 2024 REE-IEGM Joins the Global ESCO Network The mission of the REE-IGEM is to support the promotion of energy efficiency and gender integration in access to energy. The general objective of the REE-IGEM is to contribute to the improvement of political, strategic, regulatory and investment frameworks in favour of an increased and sustainable national market in terms of energy efficiency and gender integration in access. to energy. The specific objectives are: Promote energy efficiency in buildings, industry and residential on behalf of…
- News 22 May 2024 Transparency awards celebrating commitment at Global Transparency Forum The Global Transparency Forum concluded this week with a spotlight on exemplary country efforts in climate transparency. Ten countries were awarded for their commitment and contributions within the Regional Transparency Networks of the Capacity-building Initiative for Transparency - Global Support Programme (CBIT-GSP). These awards recognize countries that have excelled in knowledge sharing, active engagement, and active participation on climate transparency. Award Recipients: Excellence in…
- Project 22 May 2024 Assessing and managing loss and damage: Local-level evidence to inform global-level action in developing countries Creating a city-specific framework to assess climate change-induced loss and damage and develop tailored adaptation strategies addressing urban challenges to advocate for disaster response and recovery funding.The UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre supports India, Zambia, and Mauritius in assessing and managing climate-induced loss and damage (L&D). The project aims to increase awareness about the linkages between adaptation costs and disaster recovery costs, and the drivers of non-economic L…