When it comes to implementing energy efficiency projects in developing countries, the lack of practitioner skills can be a barrier.

Based on analysis of potential and opportunities for energy efficiency projects as well as countries and cities own priorities, the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency helps develop business models and structuring projects for implementation.

The Green Facility project supported sub-Saharan African countries become more engaged in the Clean Development Mechanism (CMD) market by focusing on project development and capacity building, laying the groundwork for long-term CDM investments.

The CD4CDM created an enabling business and regulatory environment that was conducive for identification, preparation, approval, financing and implementation of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects in the target countries.

This project promoted environmental sustainability in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group of nations within the context of Millennium Development Goal number 7. The project also worked in line with the international obligations and related commitments under the various Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) signed by the respective countries. The project enhanced the capacity of ACP countries to implement their respective obligations under MEAs and honour related commitments thereby resulting in the sound management of the environment and natural resources.