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- News 13 April 2026 Mongolia launches second technology needs assessment to advance climate action A new Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project in Mongolia is set to accelerate the identification and deployment of priority climate technologies, supporting both mitigation and adaptation efforts. By providing a structured, country-driven process to identify technology needs and related investments, the TNA and its Technology Action Plans (TAPs) helps strengthen national planning, mobilize finance, and align climate action with sustainable development goals. The Ministry of Environment and…
- News 13 April 2026 Mongolia launches second technology needs assessment to advance climate action A new Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project in Mongolia is set to accelerate the identification and deployment of priority climate technologies, supporting both mitigation and adaptation efforts. By providing a structured, country-driven process to identify technology needs and related investments, the TNA and its Technology Action Plans (TAPs) helps strengthen national planning, mobilize finance, and align climate action with sustainable development goals. The Ministry of Environment and…
- Project 7 April 2026 NDC PAF Georgia – Cost-effective mitigation planning Georgia has significantly increased its climate ambition under the draft NDC 3.0, committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 47% below 1990 levels by 2030 and 50% by 2035. Meeting these enhanced targets requires stronger data systems, sector‑specific mitigation planning, and a pipeline of investment‑ready climate projects. Although Georgia has made progress, supported by UNDP and the GEF in updating its NDC and preparing its first Biennial Transparency Report (BTR), important gaps remain…
- News 9 March 2026 Landfill Moves Forward with Article 6 Stakeholder Consultation Stakeholders from government, industry and civil society gathered in Lahore in February 2026 to discuss a landmark methane capture project at the Lakhodair landfill. The consultation focused on a proposed methane gas collection project being developed under the SPAR6C (Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation) programme. The Lakhodair project is being supported under the Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation (SPAR6C) programme. The core objective of SPAR6C is to help…
- News 23 January 2026 Guarantee mechanism could unlock energy efficiency investments in Mauritius Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) could unlock some of the largest and fastest energy and emissions reductions in Mauritius, particularly in hotels, resorts and shopping malls, according to speakers at a UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre-supported event held on 23 January 2026 in Port Louis. The event, Energy Performance Contracting for Hotels, Resorts & Malls – Unlocking your Energy Efficiency Potential, brought together energy service companies (ESCOs), hospitality and retail operators,…
- Webinar & E-Learning 29 December 2025 Cooling India’s Future: The Strategic Role of District Cooling Systems The webinar “Cooling India’s Future: The Strategic Role of District Cooling Systems” brought together experts to discuss how India can address its rapidly growing cooling demand through sustainable solutions. Moderated by Trupti Yargattimath from the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre, the session highlighted that cooling is no longer a luxury but a critical infrastructure need in India’s urban future. With cooling demand projected to grow eightfold in the next two decades, reliance on standalone…
- Webinar & E-Learning 29 December 2025 Modelos de Negocio y Finanzas para la Eficiencia Energética en Centros de Datos e IA en América Latina y el Caribe (Webinar) - 02.12.2025 El seminario comenzó con Andrea Viviana Heins dando la bienvenida a los participantes a una sesión centrada en modelos de financiamiento para la eficiencia energética en centros de datos e inteligencia artificial (IA). Andrea subrayó el crecimiento sin precedentes de la digitalización y la IA, señalando que “hoy nadie puede predecir la perspectiva futura; solo sabemos que el crecimiento es enorme”. Destacó el doble desafío: el aumento de la demanda energética y la necesidad de un suministro…
- Webinar & E-Learning 15 December 2025 DCS India – Module 6: Business Models & Finance [/video] In this module, you will learn how district cooling projects become bankable and financially sustainable through well-designed business models, tariff structures, and financing mechanisms. The module explains how ownership and service models—from fully public utilities to Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs), utility concessions, and Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS)—determine who invests, who operates, and who carries financial and performance risk. You will explore how cash flows, risk…