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- News 3 August 2023 From waste to wheels: Transforming Jordan's transport sector A concrete project concept to reshape Jordan's transport sector was presented in Amman in July. The aim is to convert Jordan’s waste collection fleet to run on bio compressed natural gas (bio-CNG) instead of diesel, using methane captured from landfills as sustainable transport fuel. The concept outlines how to convert biomethane into bio-CNG, transforming waste into a valuable transport fuel and to initially upgrade the country’s waste collection trucks, significantly reducing Jordan’s…
- Publication 17 July 2023 Green and blue spaces Energy efficiency and nature‐based solutions can help cities combat excessive heat amid rising temperatures. Energy efficiency mitigates excessive heat, whereas nature‐based solutions adapt and withstand it. Better construction, building energy efficiency, and sustainable transportation policy, planning, and technology can help cities cope with high heat. Reduced energy consumption reduces greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Nature‐based solutions, such as green roofs, green walls,…
- News 15 July 2023 New round of technology needs assessments announced As our planet continuous to show the catastrophic impacts of the climate crisis, endangering lives, communities and entire ecosystems, countries are looking to technology to not only limit the future rise in temperatures, but also adapt to the new reality of climate change facing the globe. But what kind of technologies best fit a country’s specific situation? Through a new phase of the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project, 17 countries will assess and analyze their needs, and develop…
- News 15 July 2023 New round of technology needs assessments announced As our planet continuous to show the catastrophic impacts of the climate crisis, endangering lives, communities and entire ecosystems, countries are looking to technology to not only limit the future rise in temperatures, but also adapt to the new reality of climate change facing the globe. But what kind of technologies best fit a country’s specific situation? Through a new phase of the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project, 17 countries will assess and analyze their needs, and develop…
- Project 10 July 2023 Integrated Assessment for Article 6 (IAA6) Supporting countries to build capacity for the strategic use of cooperation under Article 6, enabling increased climate ambition and promoting sustainable development. Carbon markets have the potential to facilitate more ambitious climate action through cost-savings and targeted channeling of financial resources. However, countries are lacking the technical capacities to easily assess how Article 6 can be aligned with a broad set of goals. This includes climate and development priorities as…
- News 4 July 2023 Article 6 community meets for inaugural event 48 practitioners and researchers in Article 6 community met and discussed Article 6 emissions trading during the 2023 Bonn Climate Change Conference and left equipped with knowledge and tools to contribute to sustainable practices in use of international carbon markets. To raise awareness and build capacity, the Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation (SPAR6C) programme hosted its first annual Community of Practice for Article 6 Implementing Countries (CoP-ASIC) event in Bonn from the…
- News 23 June 2023 Botswana: Drought resistant cattle moving in 162 cattle imported from Texas landed in Gaborone last month to help improve climate resilience and productivity of local breeds. The Texan herd consisted of several breeds of cattle such as the American Brahman, that are more drought and disease resistant, better suited for the impacts of climate change in Botswana. By breeding the imported cattle and mixing with local breeds, it is expected that Batswana farmers will be able to increase production and income, in the end leading to greater…
- News 22 June 2023 Kyrgyz delegation tours Danish climate technologies A delegation from the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic visited the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre19-21 June, to get first-hand experience on the use of climate technologies, as prioritised in the country’s Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) funded by the Green Climate Fund. The 3-day mission was opened by Mr. Rajiv Garg, acting director of the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) who oversee the project. Dr. Azamat Temirkulov, Deputy Minister of Environment for the Kyrgyz Republic,…