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- Event 26 May 2025 Webinar Series: Advancing Waste Management through Carbon Markets in Pakistan Following the success of the first webinar, which introduced the fundamental concepts of carbon markets and Article 6 and discussed project development in Pakistan, the second webinar will delve deeper into the waste management sector. The sector is a critical area of focus for Pakistan's climate action efforts. As urbanization and industrialization continue to rise, the country faces increasing pressure to manage its waste effectively, particularly to mitigate the methane emissions from…
- News 23 May 2025 Malawi Charts a Greener Financial Future In a move that could serve as a model for climate-vulnerable nations across Africa, the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has responded to the climate crisis by expanding its role in greening the financial sector. The initiative, supported by the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre and funded by the NDC Partnership, culminated in the release of a feasibility study and internal roadmap that lay out a phased, actionable plan for accounting for climate-related financial risk in…
- Publication 16 May 2025 Assessment of Net Zero Scenarios for Gujarat The report highlights the critical role of electrification, renewable energy, and green hydrogen in decarbonizing key sectors such as industry, transport, and urban development. It underscores Gujarat’s leadership in integrating advanced technologies into its energy ecosystem while addressing challenges like variable renewable energy integration, demand-side management, and infrastructure scaling. By focusing on pragmatic and actionable strategies, the report demonstrates how Gujarat can align…
- Project 22 April 2025 Supporting the Reserve Bank of Fiji to increase sustainable finance in Fiji As a small island state with an economy in development and reliant upon tourism and the primary sector, Fiji is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Given its high exposure, the Government of Fiji has been proactive in developing climate policies to mitigate climate change, and adapt to and address its impacts, while ensuring inclusive economic development. The mobilization of finance is a key for the implementation of Fiji’s ambitious policy programme. To this end, Fiji has…
- News 7 April 2025 Women, health, and productivity to benefit from Ghana-UNEP CCC net-zero transport planning The transport sector is a major contributor to global greenhouse (GHG) gas emissions globally, contributing to nearly 25% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 according to the International Energy Agency. Ninety-five percent of transport sector energy is sourced from fossil fuels, meaning decarbonizing the sector can yield significant steps towards the objectives of the 2015 Paris Agreement on reducing global emissions. Decarbonising the transport sector is especially important in…
- News 21 March 2025 Azerbaijan embraces climate transparency mission Azerbaijan’s demonstrated commitment to enhanced climate reporting and transparency began with its participation in the first round of Mutual Learning Programme implementation in 2023, along with, Uzbekistan, and Japan; and Moldova, Georgia, and Japan. This participation has led to an expanded role as a transparency advocate within its region of Central Asia and the Caucasus. With Global Environment Facility support Azerbaijan has also implemented capacity building initiatives through its…
- News 17 March 2025 TNA V Workshop Seeks to Upscale Finance to Bridge Policy and Implementation Since 2009, more than 100 developing countries have undergone the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) processes to help them prioritise and plan for the implementation of climate technologies based on their social, economic, environmental, and climate contexts. The TNA process, including the Technology Action Plans (TAPs), are key elements of countries’ climate change mitigation and adaptation planning, and help countries to identify realistic measures to implement the commitments of their…
- News 17 March 2025 Technology Needs Assessment global workshop seeks to upscale finance to bridge policy and implementation The TNA process, including the Technology Action Plans (TAPs), are key elements of countries’ climate change mitigation and adaptation planning, and help countries to identify realistic measures to implement the commitments of their Nationally Determined Contributions and National Adaptation Plans. The TNA is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre in close collaboration with the…