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- News 16 June 2021 Multinational companies and the green transition As the global transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy gathers pace, it is becoming clear that unlocking sustainable economic, industrial, environmental and social development along with the green transition requires more than just financial investments. The development of large-scale renewable energy projects, such as wind and solar power, increasingly involves large multinational companies operating as project developers, investors and technology suppliers. However, we generally…
- Event 15 June 2021 Policies and investment on energy efficient lighting: models for success (Webinar) Lighting, appliances and equipment account for more than 50% of total global electricity demand which is expected to more than double by 2050 in developing countries. However, energy-efficient lighting, appliances and equipment can save energy, emissions and in all global regions more than $60 Billion annually. Right energy efficiency policies can represent 40% of the emissions reductions to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. However, this potential is not being grasped and investment in…
- News 3 June 2021 Water management in Pakistan Climate change impacts on Pakistan's water sector Pakistan’s climate vulnerability is linked to its arid to semi-arid climate, as well as its high dependency on a single river system along with snow and glacial meltwater to provide its agricultural water supply. A solution: Rainfall harvesting Pakistan’s TNA prioritised rainwater harvesting either by collecting rainfall from the ground surfaces or harvesting floodwater flows from a river, stream, or other natural watercourses. The technology…
- Event 2 June 2021 Energy Efficiency in the MENA: Status and Outlook Changes are taking place in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region that impact energy efficiency, with reforms being implemented by governments that include electricity and fuel pricing increases and the launch of new energy efficiency programs. Since the early 2010s, the MENA region has witnessed a substantial decrease in government subsidies, particularly for electricity tariffs and fuel pricing. What are the impacts on…
- News 2 June 2021 First tenders on solar and EVs for bundling trust fund The Trust fund for the Argentine Network of Municipalities against Climate Change (RAMCC) announced that for the first time it will hold a collective tender for solar panels and electric vehicles. This is one of the many results now emerging from a new approach with bundling of investments in energy efficiency at local level throughout the country. Earlier this year, municipalities were successful in procuring LED street lighting at favourable costs through the trust fund in two separate…
- Event 31 May 2021 Flexibility services in the zero-emission smart grid: market models, regulations, actors and technologies This webinar explores the role of different actors, regulations and market models, and digital data and technologies in the provision of flexibility in energy demand that is so critical for the transition to a zero-emission energy system and smart grid characterised by high shares of volatile renewable energy resources. In line with the focus on institutional change and transitions management of the ISGAN Annex 7 Smart Grid Transitions programme, the webinar will discuss the importance of…
- News 26 May 2021 New Partnership for energy efficiency in building supply chain UNEP DTU Partnership has joined a new project to improve energy efficiency of the global building supply chain. The project is led by UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and aims to deliver high-performance buildings in Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. Buildings play a key role in reducing emissions, improving energy security and increasing circularity in the economy. The building and construction sector is integral to achieving the…
- News 13 May 2021 Innovative finance model deemed "highly favourable" Energy efficient LED street lighting is being installed in 9 municipalities across Argentina, in a both climate and budget friendly series of green investments. The LED lights have been purchased through a trust fund, where several municipalities can bundle purchases of green technology, an approach recently called economically and environmentally "highly favourable" in an expert evaluation. The fund is a key pillar of a new innovative financing model for bundling energy efficient investments…