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- Event 7 November 2023 WEBINAR: How can Non-State Actors strengthen Climate Action Transparency? The climate crisis is threatening our health, food and water security, nature, safety, and socio-economic development. And as the UNEP Emissions Gap Report shows, even though the curve of global emissions is bending, it is not happening quickly enough. To solve the climate crisis, we need all actors on board, including non-state actors. Industry, financial institutions, cities, and regions all have the potential to significantly impact climate action. But how? This webinar builds on the…
- News 7 November 2023 Energy efficiency renovations of municipal buildings started In a significant step towards sustainable and energy-efficient solutions, Three cities in Argentina have started ambitious energy efficient renovations of municipal buildings. These renovations mark the commencement of a broader initiative, designed to enhance energy efficiency within municipalities throughout this South American nation. Many municipalities across Argentina are grappling with the challenge of delivering public services amidst financial constraints. The opportunity to save…
- Publication 2 November 2023 Adaptation Gap Report 2023 The UNEP Adaptation Gap Report provides an annual science-based assessment of the global progress on adaptation planning, financing, and implementation. It also explores options for enhancing and advancing national and global adaptation efforts and provides an in-depth analysis of selected issues of interest. In addition to the update on adaptation planning and implementation, the 2023 edition provides a more in-depth finance assessment chapter and includes a thematic deep-dive chapter on loss…
- News 2 November 2023 Adaptation Gap Report: As climate impacts accelerate, finance gap for adaptation efforts at least 50% bigger than thought Progress on climate adaptation is slowing on all fronts when it should be accelerating to catch up with rising climate change impacts and risks, according to a new United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report. Released ahead of the COP28 climate talks taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Adaptation Gap Report 2023: Underfinanced. Underprepared – Inadequate investment and planning on climate adaptation leaves world exposed finds that the adaptation finance needs of developing…
- Project 1 November 2023 Measuring Uganda's Climate Vulnerabilities Climate change in Uganda is predicted to cause temperature rise and to make rainfall seasonality more erratic, including changes in onset, duration and intensity punctuated with intra-seasonal dry spells, which are expected to further increase climate vulnerabilities and risks. To respond to those risks, the Government of Uganda communicated its NDC in 2016 with adaptation as priority to the UNFCCC Secretariat in accordance with decision 1/CP.21 on adoption of the Paris Agreement. Furthermore,…
- Podcast 1 November 2023 District Heating and Energy Efficiency in Chile: An Example of Project Bundling in Practice Problem: Chile is pursuing plans and investment strategies to implement district energy systems in cities and regions across the country. The overall aim of the initiative is to improve well-being in urban communities currently dealing with severe air pollution, as well as to fulfil part of the country’s commitment to the Paris Agreement by decarbonizing heating. Key message: Replacing outdated and unhealthy heating systems with district energy simultaneously tackles local public health…
- News 31 October 2023 SPAR6C launch in Pakistan Today, a 5-year technical assistance project funded by the German government, the SPAR6C programme, is officially launched by the the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination supported by UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre and several international organizations. The Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation (SPAR6C) programme is implemented by a consortium of partners led by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and supported by the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre and…
- Webinar & E-Learning 27 October 2023 ESCOs in India – beyond cherry-picking (Webinar) - 03.10.2023 India’s per capita carbon emissions are low, about 1.8 tons, but the combined figure makes it the third largest emitter globally. The Energy Conservation Act in 2001 introduced energy service companies in the country to induce private capital into energy efficiency. This makes India one of the important markets for ESCO services, where ESCOs have been active for more than two decades. In this webinar, Ms Aarti Nain, Advisor at UNEP India’s Urban Cooling Program, is giving her insights on India…