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- News 27 May 2019 New approach for tech transfer and diffusion UNEP DTU Partnership is piloting a new analytical approach to investigate the processes of technology transfer and diffusion, converting this into actionable recommendations, in close partnership with government and private sector actors. The Technology, Markets and Investment for Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Development (TEMARIN) project draws upon insights gathered from UNEP DTU's research in the areas of climate technologies and systems innovation. TEMARIN will operate in Kenya and…
- News 27 May 2019 New approach for tech transfer and diffusion By James Haselip, UNEP DTU Partnership UNEP DTU Partnership is piloting a new analytical approach to investigate the processes of technology transfer and diffusion, converting this into actionable recommendations, in close partnership with government and private sector actors. The Technology, Markets and Investment for Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Development (TEMARIN) project draws upon insights gathered from UNEP DTU’s research in the areas of climate technologies and systems innovation…
- Webinar & E-Learning 23 May 2019 Cooling your home: How to connect residential buildings to district cooling? (Webinar) - 29.05.2019 Demand for space cooling is set to rise to 30% of buildings’ electricity demand by 2050 with nearly 70% of the increase coming from the residential sector (IEA, The Future of Cooling, 2018). In both developed and developing countries, such cooling demand will bring numerous benefits to the economy and our health, but will have profound impacts on the environment and power system unless we shift from business-as-usual technologies. Governments around the world are turning to district cooling to…
- Project 22 May 2019 Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency – Technical educational training The Copenhagen Centre supports project implementation by supporting the development of technical and vocational training programmes on energy efficiency.When it comes to implementing energy efficiency projects in developing countries, the lack of practitioner skills can be a barrier. This is repeatedly identified through the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency's direct engagement with governments around the world. To support to the energy transition of developing economies and project…
- Project 14 May 2019 District Energy in Cities Initiative The Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency provides technical support to UN Environment's District Energy in Cities Initiative, engaging with more than 40 municipalities in 14 different countries.The Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency provides expertise in district energy solutions to cities, as a means of unlocking decentralised energy. We support cities to connect district energy with efficient buildings, waste heat resources and renewables to achieve greater sustainability. Our team…
- News 14 May 2019 Technology event: Achieving the Paris Agreement and SDGs With the completion of the Paris Agreement Work Programme at COP24, urgent focus is now on scaling up climate action and on closing the ambition gap through new or updated nationally determined contributions. During the 4th annual Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) for the SDGs the 14-15 May 2019 at UN Headquarters in New York, UNEP DTU Partnership will co-host an event on Synergies between the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable…
- News 10 May 2019 Partnerships for climate action: Sustainable schools A public private partnership in Chile, based on the UNEP DTU Partnership ADMIRE project, is supplying schools with green energy while proving that there is a business case in investments in sustainable energy in public institutions. The Adaptation Mitigation Readiness (ADMIRE) project creates commercially viable business models for climate action in partnership with public and private sector actors. It is based on the fact that private investments are key to reach the goals in the Paris…
- News 10 May 2019 Data Center Conference to focus on IT sustainability The data center industry is facing significant energy challenges as demand for data is escalating worldwide, while the severity of climate change and urgency of climate action is increasing. Denmark, being at the forefront of cleantech innovation and renewable energy, is the host for a sustainability call to action event on 15th May 2019 at the UN City in Copenhagen. “Currently, the world’s data centres consumes about 3% of global electricity, and by 2025 up to 20% of all electricity in the…