• Event 13 February 2025 African Energy Efficiency Fund – Facilitating energy efficiency investments The African Energy Efficiency Fund (FAEE) launched by Attijariwafa Bank Corporate and Investment Banking in Morocco is a recent example of a private Super ESCO, an innovative solution to overcome the financial, technical and operational obstacles that companies face in the development and implementation of energy efficiency and decarbonization projects. A key partnership in the FAEE is with Econoler, which has more than 40 years of experience in the design, implementation, evaluation, and…
• Project 7 February 2025 Mitigation Action Facility – Detailed Preparation Phase Mauritius has communicated an ambitious economy wide energy efficiency target of 10% by 2030, and needs to develop concrete implementation instruments for its achievement. Under the Energy Efficiency (Energy Consumer & Energy Audit) Regulations 2017, large energy consumers in the public and private sectors must commission a mandatory energy audit when notified by the Energy Efficiency Management Office in Mauritius. The government has also introduced a grant programme for the manufacturing…
• News 6 February 2025 Driving climate ambition in conflict prone regions Climate change presents a pressing global challenge everywhere. However, in fragile and conflict-prone settings, climate impacts can accelerate political instability, food insecurity, economic weakness, and large-scale movement of people, all drivers of conflicts. The Technology Needs Assessments (TNAs) for Yemen and Somalia underscore how climate technology can be a lifeline in even the most vulnerable contexts. Both countries face extreme climate challenges, from water scarcity to food…
• News 6 February 2025 Driving climate ambition in conflict prone regions Climate change presents a pressing global challenge everywhere. However, in fragile and conflict-prone settings, climate impacts can accelerate political instability, food insecurity, economic weakness, and large-scale movement of people, all drivers of conflicts. The Technology Needs Assessments (TNAs) for Yemen and Somalia underscore how climate technology can be a lifeline in even the most vulnerable contexts. Both countries face extreme climate challenges, from water scarcity to food…
• News 3 February 2025 SPAR6C empowers Thai youth to engage in carbon market talks at COP29 In November 2023, four university students from Thailand had the unique opportunity to attend COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, thanks to the support of the Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation (SPAR6C) programme. Selected through a competitive process, these young students brought their passion and dedication to the global stage. Two of the students, Ponpakin Phruttiwongwanit and Romchat Poungcham, were part of the first cohort of participants in the Research Mentorship Programme of the…
• Event 28 January 2025 Tackling barriers to solar irrigation in sub-Saharan Africa: Regional insights from entrepreneurs Solar-powered irrigation technologies are increasingly recognized as a vital solution for addressing water access challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa, where agriculture is the backbone of livelihoods and food security. With 90% of cropland dependent on unpredictable rainfall and smallholder farmers producing 80% of the region’s food, sustainable irrigation systems are essential for improving productivity and resilience. Despite this potential, solar irrigation companies across Africa face diverse…
• News 17 January 2025 Pakistan publishes carbon market guidelines The Government of Pakistan has approved the country’s Policy Guidelines for Trading in Carbon Markets, establishing the framework for leveraging carbon market finance to advance its climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. The new guidelines aim to establish a clear regulatory framework for governing both voluntary and compliance carbon market activities in Pakistan, following international best practices. Read the new Carbon Market Policy Guidelines here. The guidelines were developed…
• News 13 January 2025 Driving energy efficiency: Ukraine joins global ESCO Network The Ukrainian Association of Energy Service Companies (UAESCO) has become the newest member of the Global ESCO Network. UAESCO, which represents 37 companies, has been at the forefront of advancing energy modernization in Ukraine, even amidst the challenges of wartime. By joining the Global ESCO Network, UAESCO aims to leverage international expertise, strengthen knowledge sharing, and align with global energy efficiency goals. Energy Efficiency Progress and Potential in Ukraine Since 2016,…

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