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- News 6 February 2025 Driving climate ambition in conflict prone regions Climate change presents a pressing global challenge everywhere. However, in fragile and conflict-prone settings, climate impacts can accelerate political instability, food insecurity, economic weakness, and large-scale movement of people, all drivers of conflicts. The Technology Needs Assessments (TNAs) for Yemen and Somalia underscore how climate technology can be a lifeline in even the most vulnerable contexts. Both countries face extreme climate challenges, from water scarcity to food…
- News 6 February 2025 Driving climate ambition in conflict prone regions Climate change presents a pressing global challenge everywhere. However, in fragile and conflict-prone settings, climate impacts can accelerate political instability, food insecurity, economic weakness, and large-scale movement of people, all drivers of conflicts. The Technology Needs Assessments (TNAs) for Yemen and Somalia underscore how climate technology can be a lifeline in even the most vulnerable contexts. Both countries face extreme climate challenges, from water scarcity to food…
- Event 28 January 2025 Tackling barriers to solar irrigation in sub-Saharan Africa: Regional insights from entrepreneurs Solar-powered irrigation technologies are increasingly recognized as a vital solution for addressing water access challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa, where agriculture is the backbone of livelihoods and food security. With 90% of cropland dependent on unpredictable rainfall and smallholder farmers producing 80% of the region’s food, sustainable irrigation systems are essential for improving productivity and resilience. Despite this potential, solar irrigation companies across Africa face diverse…
- News 13 January 2025 Driving energy efficiency: Ukraine joins global ESCO Network The Ukrainian Association of Energy Service Companies (UAESCO) has become the newest member of the Global ESCO Network. UAESCO, which represents 37 companies, has been at the forefront of advancing energy modernization in Ukraine, even amidst the challenges of wartime. By joining the Global ESCO Network, UAESCO aims to leverage international expertise, strengthen knowledge sharing, and align with global energy efficiency goals. Energy Efficiency Progress and Potential in Ukraine Since 2016,…
- Event 3 January 2025 ESCO in Ukraine: 8 Years of Progress and Resilience Amid War Join us for an in-depth discussion on how the ESCO mechanism has been pivotal in advancing energy modernization in Ukraine’s municipal sector over the past eight years, even amidst the unprecedented challenges of wartime. This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the foundational ESCO legislation in Ukraine, emphasizing the state and municipal guarantees that ensure investment returns for ESCO companies—facilitating the successful implementation of over 700 energy performance…
- News 19 December 2024 Season's Greetings With virtual certainty, 2024 will be the warmest year on record and the first calendar year in which the world is 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. This does not mean that the Paris Agreement goal has been permanently missed, but it is evident that the climate crisis continues to define our world. From the UN Secretary-General calling for urgent action on extreme heat to the desperate need for climate action voiced by Island States and others at COP29, events this year have again illustrated…
- 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…