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- Event 1 September 2025 From Hard to Abate to Hard to Ignore: Shipping’s Historic Climate Regulation and the Impact on Developing States (Webinar) The recent approval of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO's) Net Zero Framework (NZF) marks a major turning point for the shipping industry - and presents a significant opportunity for developing countries. This webinar will take a closer look at what the NZF means in practice, especially for developing states. Together with the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping and the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, we will explore how this climate regulation can…
- News 18 August 2025 Together for Transparency: Countries convene to enhance evidence-based climate action Transparency is foundational to strong climate action and the success of the Paris Agreement. 2025 is a crucial year for strengthened climate action through updated pledges backed by greater transparency. With the 2024 deadline for the first Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs), the Paris Agreement’s Enhanced Transparency Framework moved from design to operationalisation as countries reported on their climate action progress. This milestone also marked a pivotal moment for countries to…
- News 18 August 2025 Building Momentum for Carbon Markets in Support of Pakistan’s Climate Goals Advancing Pakistan’s preparedness for cooperative approaches under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC) conducted a strategic mission under the Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation (SPAR6C) programme. Over the course of engagements in Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, and Karachi, the mission worked closely with federal and provincial governments, the private sector, and development partners to translate policy frameworks into actionable pathways…
- News 12 August 2025 Building Capacity of Lusophone Youth in the Climate Transparency Process As host of this year’s COP30, Brasil has been a lead advocate for climate transparency and the transition of countries ad-hoc reporting requirements to efficient, evidence-based and institutionalised processes for reporting their climate change progress and commitments. The path to COP30 is thus a unique opportunity to introduce Lusophone youth to climate governance. COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago has stated that “as countries prepare and communicate their next NDCs and Biennial…
- News 1 August 2025 New ClimateTech Podcast Episodes Explore Scalable Energy Solutions The ClimateTech Podcast has released three new episodes that highlight practical, inclusive technologies driving climate action with a focus on sustainable energy solutions. From biogas and waste-to-energy to electric cooking, the episodes feature expert insights and on-the-ground experiences that demonstrate how these solutions can support emissions reductions, energy access, health, job creation and overall sustainable development. The three episodes are produced through the Smart Energy…
- Webinar & E-Learning 28 July 2025 International ESCO Symposium 2025 - Spotlight on the ESCO from a Development Perspective Moderated by Mark Lister (Chair, Efficiency Valuation Organization and Co-CEO, Asia Clean Energy Partners – Australia), this session explored how ESCO models are being supported and scaled in developing countries and conflict-affected regions. The panel featured development institutions and financiers who shared their strategies for enabling ESCO markets through policy, finance, and technical assistance. Key Insights by Speaker Anna Zhovtenko – Project Manager, Energy and Environment…
- Webinar & E-Learning 28 July 2025 International ESCO Symposium 2025 - National Regulation and Frameworks in Support of ESCO Moderated by Denis Tanguay (Efficiency Valuation Organisation), this panel explored how national regulatory frameworks can support the growth of ESCO markets. Panellists from the Philippines, the United States, Türkiye, and India shared their experiences, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in enabling energy performance contracting (EPC) and scaling energy efficiency investments. Key Insights by Country Alexander Ablaza – Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance (PE2),…
- Webinar & E-Learning 28 July 2025 International ESCO Symposium 2025 - Aggregation and Financing Through Super ESCOs Moderated by Svetlana Adamek (Managing Director, adamek & adamek consulting GmbH), this session explored the role of Super ESCOs in unlocking large-scale energy efficiency investments by aggregating projects, reducing risk, and enabling financing solutions. The panel featured public and private sector leaders from the UAE, Philippines, Canada, Morocco, and Trinidad and Tobago, each sharing their unique SuperESCO models and experiences. Key Insights by Speaker Suhaib Al…