• News 16 June 2021 Multinational companies and the green transition As the global transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy gathers pace, it is becoming clear that unlocking sustainable economic, industrial, environmental and social development along with the green transition requires more than just financial investments. The development of large-scale renewable energy projects, such as wind and solar power, increasingly involves large multinational companies operating as project developers, investors and technology suppliers. However, we generally…
• News 10 June 2021 Flexibility services in the zero-emissions smart grid: market models, regulations, actors and technologies - WEBINAR 15 June, 3-5 PM CEST This webinar explores the role of different actors, regulations and market models, and digital data and technologies in the provision of flexibility in energy demand that is so critical for the transition to a zero-emission energy system and smart grid characterised by high shares of volatile renewable energy resources. In line with the focus on institutional change and transitions management of the ISGAN Annex 7 Smart Grid Transitions programme, the webinar will discuss…
• Event 2 June 2021 Energy Efficiency in the MENA: Status and Outlook Changes are taking place in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region that impact energy efficiency, with reforms being implemented by governments that include electricity and fuel pricing increases and the launch of new energy efficiency programs. Since the early 2010s, the MENA region has witnessed a substantial decrease in government subsidies, particularly for electricity tariffs and fuel pricing. What are the impacts on…
• Event 2 June 2021 ESCO market: US vs MENA in collaboration with NAESCO This webinar aims to give a comparative overview of the energy services market (ESCO) in the United States and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and provide some key learnings and recommendations for the MENA region as a developing market based on the developments and experience from the US market. The webinar will be useful to policy makers with the ESCO market in MENA, industry professionals in both MENA and the US as well as students. This webinar is organised by Clean Energy…
• Event 31 May 2021 Flexibility services in the zero-emission smart grid: market models, regulations, actors and technologies This webinar explores the role of different actors, regulations and market models, and digital data and technologies in the provision of flexibility in energy demand that is so critical for the transition to a zero-emission energy system and smart grid characterised by high shares of volatile renewable energy resources. In line with the focus on institutional change and transitions management of the ISGAN Annex 7 Smart Grid Transitions programme, the webinar will discuss the importance of…
• News 27 May 2021 First ICAT workshop in China prepares for Paris Agreement rules Last week, the Chinese team organized its first workshop under the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) project, looking at the challenges in the IPCC 2006 inventory guidelines. The workshop aimed at developing concrete recommendations to the Department of Climate Change, to better prepare for the implementation of the new transparency rules under the Paris Agreement. At the workshop, Madam Ding Ding, a senior official from the DCC, welcomed the timely support from the ICAT project…
• News 26 May 2021 New Partnership for energy efficiency in building supply chain UNEP DTU Partnership has joined a new project to improve energy efficiency of the global building supply chain. The project is led by UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and aims to deliver high-performance buildings in Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. Buildings play a key role in reducing emissions, improving energy security and increasing circularity in the economy. The building and construction sector is integral to achieving the…
• Event 17 May 2021 Webinar: How the private sector can transparently assess and report on its greenhouse-gas emissions To achieve the Paris Agreement’s long-term goal of limiting warming to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels, large reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions are needed across all economic sectors.  Complementing governmental efforts, the private sector is taking steps to cut its emissions of greenhouse gases.  However, at present, mechanisms to account for private sector-driven emission reductions are sub-optimal.  The goal of our project is to help strengthen such mechanisms. A…

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