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- Webinar & E-Learning 13 October 2022 The USA ESCO market – Trends and Barriers (Webinar) - 27.09.2022 NAESCO presents the ESCO market in the United States and thus continues our presentations of central markets for ESCOs! NAESCOs Timothy Unruh, Executive Director and Donald Gilligan, President, each present their perspectives on the American ESCO market, which has existed for over 40 years and has developed a strong market and robust set of ESCOs engaged. It is the longest in existence, and the speakers share their insights as to what has created it, how the US market functions and finally,…
- Event 12 October 2022 The Chinese ESCO market – Trends and Barriers While ESCOs are trying to get a foothold in many markets, China has been standing out for two decades as the place where ESCOs seem to thrive. Half the world’s ESCO turnover, according to IEA, stems from the Chinese market! To update us on the state and trends of the Chinese ESCO market, Jingwen Wang from the ESCO Committee of China Energy Conservation Association (EMCA) will share her perspectives on a market that has achieved remarkable results for energy efficiency through ESCOs – but still…
- Publication 11 October 2022 Foresight for science and technology parks in a smart specialisation context The purpose of this paper is to propose and discuss an alternative approach to the identification and selection of ‘transformative activities’ of smart specializing strategy by integrating the use of foresight, the concept of regional innovation system and science and technology parks. We used desk study, interview and Delphi method to collect data, develop in-depth anal yses and set policy priorities from experts in Songkhla province, Thailand. The practical outcomes imply the direction of…
- News 6 October 2022 Renewable energy for refugees: How to make a difference More and more people are forced to flee their homes, as a result of persecution, conflict, violence and human rights violations. As the number of forcibly displaced hits a new record of than 100 million, UNHCR and host countries are struggling to accommodate growing numbers of refugees and internally displaced persons, approx. 80% of whom reside in low or middle-income countries. A new Research Paper published today on “Scaling sustainable energy services for displaced people and their hosts:…
- Publication 5 October 2022 Assessment of Skills and Knowledge Gaps in EE in manufacturing and Commercial Sectors in Kenya In line with Kenya's commitment to climate issues, Kenya's Ministry of Energy strives to promote the efficient use of energy resources in all sectors. There is a strong recognition that energy is an enabler for Kenya's Vision 2030, which aims to transform Kenya into a newly industrialized middle-income country that offers its citizens a high quality of life. In addition, the government's "Big 4 Agenda" depends on providing sufficient and affordable energy. Energy efficiency and energy…
- Project 4 October 2022 Smart Energy Solutions for Africa (SESA) Green business models for energy access and local opportunities for economic development and social cohesion.Smart Energy Solutions for Africa (SESA) is a collaborative project between the European Union and nine African countries (Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and Tanzania ) that aims at providing energy access technologies and business models that are easily replicable and generate local opportunities for economic development and social cohesion in…
- Project 4 October 2022 The Adaptation Working Group of the independent Global Stocktake (iGST) Supporting the Global Stocktake (GST) in assessing progress made on adaptation towards the Global Adaptation Goal (GGA) defined in the Paris AgreementThe Global Stocktake (GST) is a process that periodically takes stock of collective progress toward the long-term goals established by the Paris Agreement. The Independent Global Stocktake (iGST) aligns the independent community to increase the accuracy, transparency, accountability, and relevance of the official GST process that empowers…
- Publication 3 October 2022 Africa-Europe Research and Innovation Cooperation: Global Challenges, Bi-regional Responses This edited volume is concerned with the evolution and achievements of cooperation in research and innovation between Africa and Europe, and points to the need for more diversified funding and finance mechanisms, and for novel models of collaboration to attract new actors and innovative ideas. It reflects on the political, economic, diplomatic and scientific rationale for cooperation, while also examining practical developments, illustrated with examples, in the fields of food security, health,…