• News 20 November 2025 Mauritius to use Energy Performance Contracting as Key Energy Efficiency Targets Mauritius is moving forward on meeting its climate commitments under its recently submitted Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0, identifying Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) as a central implementation framework for achieving its energy efficiency targets. The country aims for a 10% improvement in energy efficiency by 2035, as outlined in its NDC submission to the UNFCCC on 29 September 2025, ahead of COP30. To support this ambition, the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre, in…
• Webinar & E-Learning 14 October 2025 From Hard to Abate to Hard to Ignore: Shipping’s Historic Climate Regulation and the Impact on Developing States (Webinar) - 24.09.2025 This webinar, co-hosted by the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, explored the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net Zero Framework—described as the first global, legally binding climate regulation for an industry sector. Gabriela Prata Dias opened the session by emphasising the urgency of climate action, noting that “emissions need to be declining before 2030 to keep the 1.5 degree within reach.” She highlighted the shipping…
• News 3 October 2025 Financing the Future: Business Models for Sustainable Data and AI Artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalization have potential to advance inclusive development — but it needs to be supported by energy-efficient infrastructure and smart financing. The UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre has published a new policy brief examining how emerging economies can manage the growing energy footprint of IA and data centres through targeted business models and financial strategies. Read the full policy brief here: Business Models and Finance to Enhance Energy Efficiency in…
• Publication 2 October 2025 Business Models and Finance to Enhance Energy Efficiency in AI and Data Centres in Emerging Economies The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and digital services is fuelling a surge in electricity demand from data centres, particularly in emerging economies. While digital infrastructure is essential for development, the energy it consumes risks overwhelming fragile power systems, competing with other energy uses, driving up costs, and undermining climate goals. According to the IEA, global data centres consumed around 460 TWh in 2022, corresponding to about 2% of…
• Webinar & E-Learning 28 July 2025 International ESCO Symposium 2025 - Spotlight on the ESCO from a Development Perspective Moderated by Mark Lister (Chair, Efficiency Valuation Organization and Co-CEO, Asia Clean Energy Partners – Australia), this session explored how ESCO models are being supported and scaled in developing countries and conflict-affected regions. The panel featured development institutions and financiers who shared their strategies for enabling ESCO markets through policy, finance, and technical assistance. Key Insights by Speaker Anna Zhovtenko – Project Manager, Energy and Environment…
• 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…
• Webinar & E-Learning 28 July 2025 International ESCO Symposium 2025 - Financing and structuring ESCO investments at scale Moderated by Svetlana Adamek (Managing Director, adamek & adamek consulting GmbH), this session addressed one of the most persistent challenges in the ESCO sector: access to finance. The panel explored how to overcome financing barriers through aggregation, forfaiting, guarantee mechanisms, and energy efficiency funds, with insights from experts across Europe and Mauritius. Key Insights by Speaker Csaba de Csiky – Chairman, EnerSave Capital Sarl …

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