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- Publication 16 August 2021 Policy brief: Action needed to level the playing field for domestic solar PV companies
- Publication 16 August 2021 Latest Technology Developments in Consumer Electronics and Their Impacts on Household Energy Use and the Design of Policies and Programmes in Developing Countries Technology developments reflect changes in market demand and can further influence the energy use of domestic appliances. This report examines the major development trends in household appliances for entertainment purposes, also known as consumer electronics, and their impacts on the energy use of these appliances. It analyses the design and implementation of policies and programmes to influence consumers’ purchase choices and everyday appliance use for energy efficiency and conservation…
- Publication 16 August 2021 Indicators to monitor policy progress in health adaptation to climate change: do they really do the job? There is a need for urgent adaptive action to protect human health against climate change. Overall assessments based on a selection of indicators suggest that we are unable to cope with current climate impacts on health and unprepared to respond to increased pressures on climate-sensitive exposures and outcomes. The health sector has been addressing climate adaptation to health, through siloed approaches limited to the health system, which reduces their capacity and effectiveness. Successful…
- Publication 16 August 2021 Global progress on adaptation and outlook
- Publication 16 August 2021 Framing the Adaptation Gap Report
- Publication 16 August 2021 Setting the scene
- Publication 16 August 2021 Adaptation Gap Report 2020
- Publication 16 August 2021 China’s Remarkable Success in Developing ESCOs: Current Status, Policy Drivers, and Prospects China accounts for around 59% of the global ESCO market. The history of the Chinese ESCO market goes back to 1998, over a decade after the appearance of ESCOs in the US and other parts of the developed world. The rapid increases inthe number of ESCOs in the market and their growth in market revenue make China a remarkable success story in using ESCO business models as an important instrument for improvements to energy efficiency in industry, commercial and public buildings, and public…