• Webinar & E-Learning 22 March 2022 Module 3 - Energy mapping and data collection to identify long-term opportunities for District Cooling Systems This module presents the background of energy mapping, a step-by-step introduction to a rapid assessment tool and subsequent data collection needed. After completing Module 3, participants will be able to: Describe, understand and discuss the role of energy mapping in district cooling planning Characterize main types of energy mappings in district cooling development Recognize and be able to apply key steps in the development of energy mapping across various levels of detail Become aware of…
• Webinar & E-Learning 22 March 2022 Module 2 - Stakeholder coordination in District Cooling Systems This module presents the fundamentals of stakeholder management in District Cooling Systems. After completing Module 2, participants will be able to: Describe, understand and discuss the role of stakeholder coordination in District Cooling development Recognize and be able to apply key steps for stakeholder coordination in District Cooling projects Become aware of best practices in stakeholder coordination in District Cooling projects at a national and local level Identify key measures to…
• Webinar & E-Learning 4 March 2022 Module 4 - Strategy development: Incorporating district energy into a local energy and low-carbon heat/cool strategies This module presents the background of strategy development in DES planning. The module is composed of five main parts: Part I. Context for strategy development Part II. Definition of strategy development Part III. Key steps in strategy development Part IV. Best practices from Sweden, China and the Netherlands Part V. Synthesis & conclusions After completing Module 4, participants will be able to: Describe, understand and discuss the role of strategy development in local energy and low…
• News 16 September 2021 The DigiGreen podcasts: Digital transformation and sustainability Digitalisation is an ever-increasing part of our lives, driving change and development at speeds hitherto unimaginable. In a new series of podcasts, we look at how information and communication technologies (ICTs) can help drive climate action and sustainable development. Listen to the first episode here. While ICTs could help address climate concerns and enable the much-needed shift toward a circular economy, new technology also contributes to global carbon emissions and generates waste during…
• Project 27 August 2021 Build Back Better: Using Green and Digital Technologies to Reduce Food Waste at Consumer Level This project aims to Support countries in harnessing green and digital technologies to reduce food waste at consumer level; contribute to the attainment of the SDGs and climate goals; support countries in Building Back Better from the COVID-19 pandemic. Project report Downloads: Full report Full report - Spanish version Fact sheet Technology flyer Webinar presentation     Listen to the podcast "Preventing food waste with tech and policy"     Food waste exacerbates our…
• News 17 July 2020 Focus on efficient cooling in post-pandemic recovery plans Global temperature rise fosters increased need for cooling The Cooling Emissions and Policy Synthesis Report, which launches today, estimates that some 3.6 billion cooling appliances are currently in use worldwide. Yet, if cooling is provided to everyone who needs it – and not just those who can afford it – this would require as many as 14 billion cooling appliances by 2050. Download the report here The COVID-19 pandemic underlines the essential nature of cooling services as lockdowns force…
• Webinar & E-Learning 6 September 2019 MRV for District Energy Systems (Webinar) – 06.09.2019 District heating and district cooling, also known as district energy systems, is a crucial technical solution for clean and liveable cities. The UN Environment, together with many other partners, is providing technical support to a dozen countries in their efforts for district energy development. How to measure and report the energy, climate change mitigation, and other social and economic benefits of these projects is a common challenge faced by many countries and cities. This webinar will…
• News 8 April 2019 New coalition to tackle cooling blind spot As global temperatures rise and the growing energy demands of air conditioning threaten to emit more greenhouse gases, over 20 leaders committed to a new global effort on clean and efficient cooling. The commitments mark the launch of the Cool Coalition, aimed at making a positive impact on climate change, help achieve sustainable development and save money. Launched at the First Global Conference on Synergies between the 2030 Agenda and Paris Agreement, the Cool Coalition aims to inspire…

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