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- Publication 16 August 2021 Reducing the energy use of video gaming: energy efficiency and gamification Video games have environmental impacts due to their energy consumption, which drives climate change, and life cycle issues related to the equipment used for gaming and for the distribution of games – for example extraction of raw materials, manufacturing, and disposal at the end of life. However, video games also have a powerful influence on people’s lifestyles, and through gamification people can be influenced to adopt pro-environment behaviour. Therefore, this brief looks at energy use in…
- Publication 16 August 2021 Data Centres: Digitalisation Powerhouse and Energy Efficiency Potential
- Publication 16 August 2021 Klima og Miljø - nye udviklingsudfordring
- Publication 16 August 2021 The effect of cold waves on daily mortality in districts in Madrid considering sociodemographic variables While there is much research that focuses on the association between cold waves and their impacts on daily mortality at the city level, few analyze the impact related to social context and demographic variables at levels lower than the municipal. The objective of this study was to determine the role of the percentage of people over age 65, income level and percentage of homes without heating in the analysis of the impact of cold waves on daily mortality between January 1, 2010 and December 31,…
- Publication 16 August 2021 Technology for small-scale farmers doubles crop yield - Stepping stones on the road to food security in Ghana Agricultural production in Ghana falls seriously short of its very high potential. This counteracts efforts to create employment in rural areas, to feed a growing population, and to protect natural habitats. New research on sustainable intensification shows that resources are available in smallholder agriculture that can at least double yield. Making and using biocharas soil amendment -from waste products such as straw -increased soil fertility and dwindled greenhouse gas emissions. The new…
- Publication 16 August 2021 The Growth of Small-Scale Irrigation in Kenya This report contributes to the first aim of the TEMARIN project through a study of the market for small-scale irrigation technologies in Kenya. It specifically analyses the strategies and capabilities of irrigation technology suppliers and their role in developing the small-scale irrigation market in the country. This includes outlining recent developments in the sector and providing an assessment of growth opportunities and business models for the diffusion of irrigation technologies to…
- Publication 16 August 2021 Finance Guide for Implementation of Technology Action Plans The results of the TNA process are available for integration into national planning processes and for funding and implementation by interested stakeholders. Participating countries gain improved in-country capacity on the methodologies and process of conducting a TNA, including stakeholder engagement, multi-criteria analysis, barrier analysis and preparation of project concepts, including financial proposals. The outputs of the project will be generated using a transparent participatory…
- Publication 16 August 2021 Reporting adaptation through the biennial transparency report: A practical explanation of the guidance Acknowledging that climate action is urgently needed, the Paris Agreement – adopted in 2015 – establishes a series of long-term goals across climate change mitigation, adaptation, and the provision of support. Unlike under its predecessor,the Kyoto Protocol, the contributions of countries party to the agreement towards achieving the Paris Agreement’s goals are self-determined, i.e. countries decide on how and to what extent they reduce their national GHG emissions, implement adaptation, and…