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adaptation technologies in developing countries - Publication 22 November 2022 Review of solar PV policies, interventions and diffusion in East Africa Previous research on the diffusion of solar PV in Africa has mainly focused on solar home systems (SHS) in individual countries and thus overlooked developments in other PV market segments that have recently emerged. In contrast this paper adopts a regional perspective by reviewing developments in supportive policies, donor programs and diffusion status in all PV market segments in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, as well as identifying the key factors put forward in the literature to explain…
- Publication 22 November 2022 Technology priorities for transport in Asia: assessment of economy-wide CO2 emissions reduction for Lebanon This paper analyses the technology choices of countries that prioritized transport as a sector in Asia under the Technology Needs Assessment project. The countries used a wide variety of criteria to prioritize technologies which were related to the benefits technologies would provide, costs of technologies and availability of technology characteristics. Non-motorized transport, mass transit and technologies that improve vehicle energy efficiency emerged as the three most preferred technology…
- News 21 November 2022 A new marketplace for energy efficiency A new concept has taken shape to bring together investors and energy efficiency projects. To create the synergies we urgently need to increase the rate of energy efficiency improvements. It aims to bring together project developers and financing stakeholders in order to achieve better success rates implementing energy efficiency projects. Mission Efficiency brings together energy efficiency stakeholders to elevate energy efficiency in the development agenda, support global progress and increase…
- Publication 19 November 2022 Clean Development Mechanism and Least Developed Countries: Changing the Rules for Greater Participation The clean development mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol is designed not only to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) but also to contribute locally to sustainable development. As a market-based mechanism, CDM has the potential to channel private investments into development activities with economic, social, and environmental benefits. Unfortunately, investments have tended to flow where CDM activities provide higher returns with limited economic and political risks, that is, outside of…
- News 17 November 2022 Global community of practice for Article 6 launched During COP27, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) along with UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre launched the Community of Practice for Article 6 Implementing Countries (CoP-ASIC). The CoP-ASIC is one component of “Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation” or SPAR6C, a program of the International Climate Initiative (IKI). As one of the largest Article 6 technical assistance programs globally, SPAR6C aims to…
- Event 17 November 2022 High Level Investor Workshop Workshop Scope The goal of this workshop is to reduce the financing gap for local solar MSMEs and define requirements to building deal flow initially focusing on agribusiness and industry opportunities. Key discussion points will include: What are the proposed solutions/alternatives for access to finance? What is the size and need of the existing pipeline of solar investments? Investors: What are the investors’/funders’ assessment of the portfolio? What more information is needed? What type of…
- Webinar & E-Learning 16 November 2022 Enabling energy service companies: catalysts for European energy independence and decarbonisation (Webinar) - 21.09.2022 ESCOs are a proven tool to increase energy efficiency and decarbonize priority sectors for a sustainable energy transition which are key in achieving Europe’s energy independence. The session will discuss the needs of the ESCO industry, the existing enabling framework and emerging opportunities in Europe, that are complemented by insights from global ESCO markets.