NDC & Net Zero
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- News 12 August 2025 Building Capacity of Lusophone Youth in the Climate Transparency Process As host of this year’s COP30, Brasil has been a lead advocate for climate transparency and the transition of countries ad-hoc reporting requirements to efficient, evidence-based and institutionalised processes for reporting their climate change progress and commitments. The path to COP30 is thus a unique opportunity to introduce Lusophone youth to climate governance. COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago has stated that “as countries prepare and communicate their next NDCs and Biennial…
- Webinar & E-Learning 28 July 2025 International ESCO Symposium 2025 - National Regulation and Frameworks in Support of ESCO Moderated by Denis Tanguay (Efficiency Valuation Organisation), this panel explored how national regulatory frameworks can support the growth of ESCO markets. Panellists from the Philippines, the United States, Türkiye, and India shared their experiences, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in enabling energy performance contracting (EPC) and scaling energy efficiency investments. Key Insights by Country Alexander Ablaza – Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance (PE2),…
- Webinar & E-Learning 28 July 2025 International ESCO Symposium 2025 - Message from ESCO Associations Session Overview Moderated by Pierre Langlois, Co-chair of the Global ESCO Network, this session brought together leaders from ESCO associations across Malaysia, Spain, Mexico, and Thailand. The discussion focused on the role of ESCO associations in shaping national markets, promoting energy performance contracting (EPC), and overcoming regulatory, financial, and market barriers. Key Speakers and Highlights Zulkifli Zahari – President, MAESCO (Malaysia) Context: Malaysia targets a 45%…
- Webinar & E-Learning 28 July 2025 International ESCO Symposium 2025 - Welcoming Remarks The symposium, held in Istanbul and hosted by EYODER (Energy Efficiency and Management Association of Türkiye), in collaboration with UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre and other partners, gathered nearly 200 participants from 42 countries. It aimed to elevate the global ESCO (Energy Service Company) industry and promote energy efficiency as a key solution to climate and energy challenges. Welcoming Remarks Highlights Søren Lütken – Co-chair, Global ESCO Network, UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre …
- Webinar & E-Learning 28 July 2025 International ESCO Symposium 2025 - Celebrating Success Stories: Showcase of ESCO Projects Moderated by Yasemin Somuncu (Secretary General, EYODER), this final session of the symposium celebrated successful ESCO projects from around the world. The panel featured representatives from Lumenstream (UK/Ireland), Energisa (Türkiye), Clean Energy Business Council (UAE), and the ESCO Association of Thailand, each sharing real-world experiences, lessons learned, and innovative models that are driving energy efficiency and sustainability. Key Insights by Speaker…
- Tools 25 July 2025 World’s Best MEPS: Tracking Leaders in Appliance Energy Efficiency Standards The World’s Best MEPS Toolkit by CLASP is a comprehensive benchmarking tool designed to evaluate and compare the stringency of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for six high-impact appliance categories: lighting, air conditioners, refrigerators, electric motors, water heaters, and space heating equipment. It assesses MEPS across ten of the world’s highest carbon-emitting economies—such as the U.S., China, the EU, and India—against international best practices and…
- Tools 25 July 2025 Net Zero Appliances NDC Toolkit The Net Zero Appliances NDC Toolkit, developed by CLASP, is a comprehensive resource designed to help governments integrate appliance energy efficiency into their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. Recognising that appliances and equipment account for nearly 40% of global energy-related CO₂ emissions, the toolkit emphasises the critical role of efficient appliances in achieving climate goals. It provides actionable guidance for policymakers, including how 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…