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- Webinar & E-Learning 1 May 2018 District Energy in Cities; Heating, Cooling and Methodologies for assessing District Energy Strategies (Webinar) - 17.05.2018 Aiming at enhancing the development of district energy systems, the District Energy Initiative combines awareness raising, technical assistance, policy advice and capacity building activities to cities worldwide. The initiative is coordinated by UN Environment and has a vast network of partners from various sectors and institutions, including the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency. This webinar looks at exploring the Initiative and the role of the Copenhagen Centre, while providing…
- News 1 May 2018 Which technologies can save the climate, and what stands in their way? What kind of technologies are best suited to a country’s specific climate change situation? To better understand needs and priorities for technology that can help climate change mitigation and adaptation in developing countries, UNEP DTU Partnership has analysed technology priorities from our Technology Needs Assessment programme funded by the Global Environment Facility. From solar farms in Guyana to smart water meters in Tanzania, the analysis uncovers not only where there is a need, but also…
- News 10 April 2018 UNEP DTU in Parliament hearing: We need to boost climate ambitions Denmark is not only home to the UNEP DTU offices, the Scandinavian country is also known for its green policies and technical expertise when it comes to climate solutions. But as successful as the country might be it cannot escape the global need to enhance climate ambitions. That was the message the Danish Energy, Utilities and Climate Committee of the Danish parliament got, when it invited UNEP DTU and other experts to a hearing on Denmark's climate efforts and the goals in the Paris…
- News 9 April 2018 Energy and research policy on the agenda Politicians, energy researchers and companies gathered at the Energy and Research Policy Conference in UN City in Copenhagen on 9 April to discuss the role of energy research in the future. During the Conference, UNEP DTU presented findings based on our work on the UN Environment Emissions Gap Reports and stressed the importance of more action on energy and climate. Based on UNEP DTU research, participants in the conference were given an overview of where Denmark and the world currently is in…
- Event 9 April 2018 Training Course - Efficient Energy Management in Argentinian Municipalities The Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency, the Argentinian Network of Municipalities in the face of Climate Change (RAMCC) and the Secretariat of Science and Technology of the University of Buenos Aires have designed a training course on 'Efficient Energy Management in Municipalities'. The training course consists of 56 virtual hours, and another 6 hours of project tutoring for each participating municipality, in order to provide training that updates the skills of the…
- Webinar & E-Learning 22 March 2018 BEA Finance Work Group Webinar: Choosing the right financing solution for your energy efficiency project (Webinar) - 16.04.2018 This BEA webinar aims to help cities learn about the different existing financing mechanisms for new green buildings and building renovations, as well as select the best solution for their project or program. Topics to be covered include: A taxonomy of energy efficiency financing mechanisms Resources to learn about energy efficiency financing and guide your work Tools to develop bankable projects Approaches to building energy efficiency financing from the IFC Examples of…
- News 16 March 2018 Energy Efficiency Brief - Malawi The Copenhagen Centre is working with Malawi to improve and support its energy efficiency across different sectors with a focus on transport, buildings and industry. Like many other sub-Sahara countries, expanding access to modern energy is the top priority on Malawi’s energy policy agenda and strategies for sustainable development. Malawi’s National Energy Policy was published in 2003 and the associated energy law was enacted in 2004. Together they set in motion direction for a holistic use of…
- News 16 March 2018 DES Leverages EUR 17.8 million in Energy Efficiency and Renewables Investments Highlights: - City signs €8.4 million loan with European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to fund construction of a new biomass energy plant. - Switch from oil to green heating is expected to slash C02 and sulphur dioxide emissions by over 90%, and save millions in fuel costs. A new renewable power plant made up of 10 biomass boilers will heat homes and businesses in the second-largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, slashing emissions and air pollution while saving money. At a ceremony…