• Publication 14 December 2022 Evolution of the minimum mortality temperature (1983–2018): Is Spain adapting to heat? The objective of this study was to analyze at the level of Spain’s 52 provinces province level the temporal evolution of minimum mortality temperatures (MMT) from 1983 to 2018, in order to determine whether the increase in MMT would be sufficient to compensate for the increase in environmental temperatures in Spain for the period. It also aimed to analyze whether the rate of evolution of MMT would be sufficient, were it to remain constant, to compensate for the predicted increase in…
• Publication 14 December 2022 The implications of how climate funds conceptualize transformational change in developing countries The search for globally coordinated mitigation strategies that could contribute effectively towards bridging the gap between current emissions reduction efforts and a rapidly closing 2°C climate target remains contentious. The participation of developing countries through Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) is emerging as a crucial feature to attain this goal. Against this background, two of the major NAMA funding agencies have embraced ‘transformational change (TC)’ and ‘paradigm…
• Publication 14 December 2022 Unpacking local agency in China–Africa relations: Frictional encounters and development outcomes of solar power in Kenya China is a ‘rising power’ in Africa, and growing Chinese investments in the renewable energy sector in SSA (e.g. in wind and solar) are gaining traction. The ways in which China is shaping low-carbon energy transitions in SSA and the implications of it doing so merit attention. While existing research has tended to focus on fossil fuels and hydropower, it is crucial to undertake analysis of Chinese-backed wind and solar projects and of the micro-level engagements of Sino-African actors in order…
• Webinar & E-Learning 14 December 2022 The Chinese ESCO market – Trends and Barriers (Webinar) - 25.10.2022 While ESCOs are trying to get a foothold in many markets, China has been standing out for two decades as the place where ESCOs seem to thrive. Half the world’s ESCO turnover, according to IEA, stems from the Chinese market! To update us on the state and trends of the Chinese ESCO market, Jingwen Wang from the ESCO Committee of China Energy Conservation Association (EMCA) will share her perspectives on a market that has achieved remarkable results for energy efficiency through ESCOs – but still…
• Publication 14 December 2022 Blockchain application for the paris agreement carbon market mechanism-a decision framework and architecture This paper evaluates the suitability of blockchain technology for the Article 6.2 carbon market mechanism of the Paris Agreement. The bottom-up approach of the Paris Agreement causes challenges to the robust accounting of mitigation outcomes and information asymmetry, both of which result from a high number of heterogeneous emission accounting systems. Blockchain is an innovative technology that can act as an aggregation platform for these fragmented systems while enhancing transparency and…
• Publication 14 December 2022 Too complicated and impractical? An exploratory study on the role of energy system models in municipal decision-making processes in Denmark Energy system models can contribute to the transition to low-carbon energy systems by helping devise pathways and calculate costs of energy policies and targets. As such, they are intended to provide support for energy planning, especially at the national level. Since energy system models are often developed outside urban contexts, their municipal policy relevance cannot be taken for granted. It is still unclear to what extent and how energy system models are applied to create municipal energy…
• Publication 14 December 2022 How Can Blockchain Technology Accelerate Energy Efficiency Interventions? A Use Case Comparison This paper qualitatively evaluates the application of blockchain technology for three energy efficiency use cases. To achieve the Sustainable Development Agenda, energy efficiency improvements have to double by 2030. However, the adoption of energy efficiency interventions is slow due to several market barriers. Blockchain technology is a nascent technology with the potential to address these barriers or even fundamentally change energy system designs, by enabling transparent, decentralised,…
• Publication 14 December 2022 Electric vehicles penetration in India for enhanced energy efficiency deployment in the transport sector

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