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- Publication 27 February 2024 Working with the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus This policy note provides a summary and perspectives of the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus for climate-resilient sustainable development. It showcases the strong inter-relationship between water resources, energy generation, food production and freshwater ecosystems and the links between the WEFE nexus and integrated water resources management (IWRM). The WEFE nexus emphasizes using a systems approach to give equal consideration to all four sectors and accelerate sustainable,…
- News 23 February 2024 Morocco: pioneering a long-term and coordinated approach to achieving its NDCs Recently, the NDC Action Project embarked on a week-long mission to Rabat, Morocco, convened by Morocco’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development with the support of the NDC Partnership. The objective was twofold: to assess Morocco's progress in NDC implementation and to facilitate preparations for the forthcoming NDC cycle revision, slated for submission to the UNFCCC ahead of COP30 in Brazil in 2025. The mission was led by the UNEP NDC Action team. Ministerial departments…
- News 21 February 2024 An introduction to GACMO 2.0 An upgraded version of the Greenhouse Gas Abatement Cost Model (GACMO) is now available, enabling informed decision-making on climate change. GACMO 2.0 provides countries with a clear understanding of the implications of their climate mitigation actions, to enact meaningful change and contribute to global emissions reduction. Last week an introductory webinar delved into how GACMO’s rapid, yet precise scenario analysis can be used for preparing and updating NDCs and to prepare national climate…
- News 13 February 2024 New emissions projection tool ready for use in Cuba January marked a significant milestone for Cuba in its efforts to meet the transparency requirements of the Paris Agreement. A capacity building workshop introduced key stakeholders to the new version of the Greenhouse Gas Abatement Cost Model (GACMO), equipping them with tools for NDC tracking and reporting. GACMO 2.0 can be downloaded here. The Enhanced Transparency Framework of the Paris Agreement requires countries to report on national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions projections. The…
- News 6 February 2024 GACMO 2.0: New tool for enhanced climate action An upgraded version of the Greenhouse Gas Abatement Cost Model (GACMO) is now available, enabling informed decision-making on climate change mitigation. Providing countries with a clear understanding of the implications of their climate mitigation actions, the new GACMO version allows countries to enact meaningful change and contribute to global emissions reductions. The new version of GACMO can be downloaded freely here. Transparent climate action Data on current and future greenhouse gas…
- Event 2 February 2024 Webinar: GACMO 2.0 - for enhanced climate action An upgraded version of the Greenhouse Gas Abatement Cost Model (GACMO) is now available, supporting informed decision-making on climate change - addressing the climate crisis and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The GACMO tool can be downloaded here. This webinar will delve in to how GACMO 2.0 can provide countries with a clear understanding of the implications of their climate actions to enact meaningful change and contribute to global emissions reduction goals. The new GACMO version…
- News 25 January 2024 First stage of energy efficiency renovations completed In Argentina, the first stage of renovating municipal buildings for increased energy efficiency has been has completed as part of the Sustainable Energy in Municipal Buildings project. Sustainable Energy in Municipal Buildings works directly with 13 provinces and 32 municipalities in Argentina to catalyze energy efficiency on a local level by creating programmes and support mechanisms for local authorities to develop, finance, and implement energy-efficient public policies. Based on capacity…
- News 23 January 2024 Kick-starting the market for e-cooking for displaced people and host communities UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre is helping to design a new financing model to boost access to clean energy for displaced populations. Energy poverty among displaced populations in low-income countries is a major challenge leading to deforestation, relatively high greenhouse emissions and a range of risks to human life and health. This includes indoor air pollution, conflict with local communities and violent crimes committed against women and children who are often responsible for collecting…