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- News 27 November 2023 Consultancy Opportunity – AfDB Request for Expression of Interest The Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (hosting the Global ESCO Network) has successfully supported the Kenyan Ministry of Energy in its efforts to develop the country’s first National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy in 2020, and its Implementation Plan in 2022. One of the priority areas identified in the Strategy is the creation of a SuperESCO in Kenya, which is backed by the African Development Bank and has been recently approved by the Kenyan Government to be established at…
- Event 22 November 2023 Meet us at COP28 From 30 November – 12 December, COP28 will convene in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. World leaders, experts, organizations and the private sector meet to tackle the urgent threat of global climate change. Together with our partners, UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre joins the efforts to prevent global temperatures from rising above 1.5C and protect our planet and people from the intensifying impacts of climate change. COP28 marks the conclusion of the first Global Stocktake, the main mechanism to…
- News 20 November 2023 Organización Latinoamericana de Energía (OLADE), Asociación Nacional de ESCOs de Chile (ANESCO) and the Global ESCO Network (GEN), promote the creation of an ESCO NETWORK in LATAM During the Energy Week 2023 in Montevideo, Uruguay, from November 6-10, OLADE, ANESCO, and GEN jointly announced the establishment of a Latin American network of ESCOs. This initiative aims to set the groundwork for the formation of ESCO associations across the region, along with a comprehensive Work Plan encompassing training programs, the exchange of best practices, understanding various contract types, and the dissemination of success stories. The plan also focuses on identifying…
- Event 20 November 2023 International ESCO Symposium 2024 The first International ESCO Symposium will bring together ESCOs, ESCO associations, government representatives, financial institutions, and associated partners to inspire government actions for scaling up the contribution of ESCOs to the global response for mitigating the threat of climate change and the goals set out by the Paris Agreement. Participants will have the opportunity to gain insights on the current ESCO market situation, and barriers, drivers and enablers for ESCO Market…
- News 20 November 2023 Emissions Gap Report: Nations must go further than current Paris pledges or face global warming of 2.5-2.9°C As global temperatures and greenhouse gas emissions break records, the 2023 Emissions Gap Report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) finds that current pledges under the Paris Agreement put the world on track for a 2.5-2.9°C temperature rise above pre-industrial levels this century, pointing to the urgent need for increased climate action. Released ahead of the 2023 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Emissions Gap Report 2023: Broken Record – Temperatures hit new highs, yet…
- News 7 November 2023 Energy efficiency renovations of municipal buildings started In a significant step towards sustainable and energy-efficient solutions, Three cities in Argentina have started ambitious energy efficient renovations of municipal buildings. These renovations mark the commencement of a broader initiative, designed to enhance energy efficiency within municipalities throughout this South American nation. Many municipalities across Argentina are grappling with the challenge of delivering public services amidst financial constraints. The opportunity to save…
- Podcast 1 November 2023 District Heating and Energy Efficiency in Chile: An Example of Project Bundling in Practice Problem: Chile is pursuing plans and investment strategies to implement district energy systems in cities and regions across the country. The overall aim of the initiative is to improve well-being in urban communities currently dealing with severe air pollution, as well as to fulfil part of the country’s commitment to the Paris Agreement by decarbonizing heating. Key message: Replacing outdated and unhealthy heating systems with district energy simultaneously tackles local public health…
- Webinar & E-Learning 27 October 2023 ESCOs in India – beyond cherry-picking (Webinar) - 03.10.2023 India’s per capita carbon emissions are low, about 1.8 tons, but the combined figure makes it the third largest emitter globally. The Energy Conservation Act in 2001 introduced energy service companies in the country to induce private capital into energy efficiency. This makes India one of the important markets for ESCO services, where ESCOs have been active for more than two decades. In this webinar, Ms Aarti Nain, Advisor at UNEP India’s Urban Cooling Program, is giving her insights on India…