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- News 25 June 2015 C2E2 contributes to Renewables Global Status Report 2015 For the first time, the recently released Renewables Global Status Report (GSR) by REN21 includes a chapter on Energy Efficiency and its potential synergies with renewable energy. Prepared by the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency, the chapter ‘Energy Efficiency: Renewable Energy Twin Pillar’ provides a concise overview of energy efficiency status across sectors: buildings and appliances, transport and industry. The chapter discusses important policy advancements, which took…
- News 27 April 2015 TNA project notes successful outcomes in Moldova When the first phase of the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project drew to a close in April 2013, Moldova was one of the 36 participating countries that had benefited from the project to identify what kinds of technologies are best suited to their climate change needs. The GEF-funded program, which is implemented by UNEP with the collaboration of UNEP-DTU Partnership, helps countries assess their needs for new equipment, techniques, knowledge, and skills that will both mitigate greenhouse…
- News 17 April 2015 ACF 2015- Private and Public sectors join in quest for market and finance opportunities Marrakech, Morocco, 15 April 2015 – Ministers from governments across Africa have renewed their call for a strong and universal climate change agreement with increased flows of funds, including through market and finance opportunities, sufficient to fulfill Africa’s development aspirations. With countries set to approve a new climate change agreement under the UN in Paris in December, African ministers stressed the region’s readiness and requirement for accelerated private and public financing…
- News 16 March 2015 Modernizing District Energy Systems Could Reduce Primary Energy Consumption by up to 50% A transition to modern district energy systems could contribute to 60 per cent of required energy sector emissions reductions by 2050, and reduce primary energy consumption by up to 50 per cent, according to a new report launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2), ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, and UN-Habitat. With cities accounting for 70 per cent of global energy use and for 40-50 per cent…
- News 27 February 2015 Modernizing District Energy Systems Could Reduce Primary Energy Consumption by up to 50% Nairobi, 25 February 2015 – A transition to modern district energy systems could contribute to 60 per cent of required energy sector emissions reductions by 2050, and reduce primary energy consumption by up to 50 per cent, according to a new report launched today by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2), ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, and UN-Habitat. With cities accounting for 70 per cent of…
- News 5 December 2014 UNEP launches first Adaptation Gap Report Lima, Peru, 5 December 2014 – Even if global greenhouse gas emissions are cut to the level required to keep global temperature rise below 2°C this century, the cost of adapting to climate change in developing countries is likely to reach two to three times the previous estimates of $70-100 billion per year by 2050, according to a new United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report. Released during a crucial round of climate talks in Lima, Peru, the first UNEP Adaptation Gap Report serves as…
- News 20 November 2014 C2E2 forges new partnerships in its first year The Copenhagen Centre for Energy Efficiency (C2E2), which provides the institutional structure for the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) Energy Efficiency Hub has since its inception in October 2013 finalised its work plan, built key partnerships and has been analysing and promoting the acceleration of energy efficiency globally. In June this year, C2E2 convened an international workshop of stakeholders to consult on the work plan and raise awareness about high impact opportunities…
- News 20 November 2014 C2E2 forges new partnerships in its first year The Copenhagen Centre for Energy Efficiency (C2E2), which provides the institutional structure for the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) Energy Efficiency Hub has since its inception in October 2013 finalised its work plan, built key partnerships and has been analysing and promoting the acceleration of energy efficiency globally. In June this year, C2E2 convened an international workshop of stakeholders to consult on the work plan and raise awareness about high impact opportunities that…