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- 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) 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 Africa. Through several local living labs, it is expected to facilitate the co-development of scalable…
- Project 4 October 2022 The Adaptation Working Group of the independent Global Stocktake (iGST) The 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 countries to take greater climate action. iGST includes four thematic working groups on adaptation, mitigation, finance and equity; and three regional civil…
- 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,…
- Publication 29 September 2022 Sustainable development as a framework for developing country participation in international climate change policies
- Event 29 September 2022 Unlocking clean energy finance & investments for Green Hydrogen (Webinar) During the webinar, our speaker from the OECD will present the main findings from their analysis of how Green Hydrogen can contribute to the decarbonisation of the economy and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. They will also present scenarios of global hydrogen demand in 2050 and the role of low-carbon hydrogen in cumulative emissions reduction. The OECD work primarily focuses on the role of green hydrogen for emerging and developing economies, to understand the enabling market conditions…