• News 18 July 2025 Sierra Leone Joins TNA V Between the 28 and 30 of May the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held an inception workshop in Sierra Leone to formally launch the country’s first phase of work under the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) phase five. The inception workshop sought to provide insights into Sierra Leone’s climate change regulatory and institutional framework, to highlight national climate change strategies and priorities, and to…
• News 18 July 2025 Sierra Leone Joins TNA V Between the 28 and 30 of May the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held an inception workshop in Sierra Leone to formally launch the country’s first phase of work under the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) phase five. The inception workshop sought to provide insights into Sierra Leone’s climate change regulatory and institutional framework, to highlight national climate change strategies and priorities, and to…
• News 17 July 2025 From Silos to Synergy: South Sulawesi Charts Path to Harnessing Renewable Energy as Economic Driver The Socially Inclusive Sustainable Energy Transition (SISET) initiative in Indonesia aims to mainstream renewable energy development and support energy transition planning and implementation at the sub-national level, with a focus on South Sulawesi and West Java. The project is led by the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre (UNEP-CCC), supported by the local partner Dala Institute, and funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denmark. From June 17-19, 2025, the SISET initiative held a three-day…
• Webinar & E-Learning 25 June 2025 E-Training Programme on Energy Efficiency in Buildings in Zambia and Mauritius (Webinar) - 03.06.2025 Day 1: Understanding Energy Efficiency in Buildings Session 1: Introduction to Energy Efficiency in Buildings Session 2: Key Energy Efficiency Strategies for Building Design Session 3: Case Studies & Best Practices Session 4: Panel Discussion & Q&A The first day of the three-day webinar series on energy efficiency in buildings, with a focus on Zambia and Mauritius, opened with a strong call for collaboration and knowledge exchange. The event, part of the Global Platform for…
• Event 25 February 2025 Webinar: Scaling Clean Cooking in Schools Many schools in East Africa, schools supported by the World Food Programme (WFP), still rely on traditional three-stone fires for meal preparation. This practice not only is a major source of GHG emissions, household air pollution and driver deforestation but also burdens local communities, especially women and children who gather firewood. Furthermore, it impacts food security, with undercooked meals affecting students' nutrition. This webinar, organized in collaboration with WFP, explores…
• Event 14 November 2024 Webinar: Clean Cooking with Agricultural Residues Creating access to clean cooking is essential for climate action and was underscored at the recent high-level summit on clean cooking for Africa, organized by the IEA in May 2024. Charcoal and firewood remain major contributors to deforestation and account for 60-80% of black carbon emissions across Africa, driving substantial net carbon emissions. Using briquettes and pellets from agricultural residues as fuel can offer a sustainable alternative that protects forest ecosystems, supports local…
• News 10 November 2024 Solar e-cookers cut costs and emissions in Uganda Christine Nakanwagi Kagimu adds the peeled plantain to the water and pushes the button at the base of the green electric cooker. Running on batteries and using induction, the e-cooker promptly brings the water to a boil, and when Christine adds greens, her small kitchen on the outskirts of Kampala quickly fills with an appetizing aroma. Christine first saw the e-cooker at her father’s 87th birthday party. Her sister bought one for their parents explaining that using electricity to cook is both…
• News 3 November 2024 Healthier homes, greener futures: The shift to e-cooking in Uganda In Uganda, the shift towards electric cooking technologies represents a promising alternative to traditional cooking methods reliant on unsustainable charcoal and firewood. These conventional fuels are not only becoming increasingly expensive but also pose significant health risks, including respiratory diseases caused by household air pollution. Electric cooking systems offer substantial savings, often allowing users to recover their initial investment within one to two years. The Ugandan…

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