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- News 2 July 2025 Integrated Climate Solutions to Boost Urban Resilience in Mauritius Through close collaboration with national and municipal stakeholders, UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre is supporting the implementation of integrated climate strategies in Mauritius. By finding and focusing on synergies between nature-based solutions, energy efficiency measures, and approaches to address loss and damage, the initiative aims to enhance urban resilience and deliver long-term, sustainable impact. In June 2025, UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre experts joined local partners in Mauritius…
- Webinar & E-Learning 27 June 2025 Super ESCO approach for implementing energy efficiency in municipalities, the case of Canada (Webinar) - 19.06.2025 The 31st Global ESCO Network webinar focused on an innovative Super ESCO initiative in Quebec, Canada, designed to help small municipalities implement energy performance contracting (EPC) projects. The session was moderated by Federico Antonio Canu and featured a presentation by Pierre Langlois, President of Econoler, Co-Manager of SOFIAC, and Co-Chair of the Global ESCO Network. Langlois introduced the EcoEnergy 360 program, which addresses the challenges faced by over 1,100…
- Webinar & E-Learning 25 June 2025 E-Training Programme on Energy Efficiency in Buildings in Zambia and Mauritius (Webinar) - 05.06.2025 Day 3: Practical Implementation & Capacity Building for Architects & Engineers Session 1: Integrated building performance design for green buildings Session 2: Implementation examples of green building tool EGDE and building resilience tool BRI in Zambia and Mauritius Session 3: Implementation example of green buildings in Lusaka, Zambia Session 4: Interactive Discussion The final day of the virtual training on building energy efficiency, part of the Global Platform for Urban…
- Webinar & E-Learning 25 June 2025 E-Training Programme on Energy Efficiency in Buildings in Zambia and Mauritius (Webinar) - 04.06.2025 Day 2: Policy & Regulatory Framework for Energy Efficiency in Buildings Session 1: Energy Efficiency Policies & Building Regulations Session 2: Role of Policy Makers, Architects, and Engineers Session 3: Panel Discussion & Q&A The second day of the e-training program on energy efficiency in buildings, hosted by the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre in collaboration with stakeholders from Zambia and Mauritius, focused on the practical implementation of energy efficiency…
- Webinar & E-Learning 25 June 2025 E-Training Programme on Energy Efficiency in Buildings in Zambia and Mauritius (Webinar) - 03.06.2025 Day 1: Understanding Energy Efficiency in Buildings Session 1: Introduction to Energy Efficiency in Buildings Session 2: Key Energy Efficiency Strategies for Building Design Session 3: Case Studies & Best Practices Session 4: Panel Discussion & Q&A The first day of the three-day webinar series on energy efficiency in buildings, with a focus on Zambia and Mauritius, opened with a strong call for collaboration and knowledge exchange. The event, part of the Global Platform for…
- News 23 June 2025 New report: Financing and business models for PV-supported clean cooking A new report provides an actionable set of business and financing options for low-carbon clean cooking access where it is most urgently needed. Addressing both supply and demand-side barriers through innovative financing and business models, it shows how to unlock sustainable transitions in displaced, off-grid, and peri-urban communities, in alignment with national strategies, guided by the ‘leave no one behind’ principle of the SDGs. Download the full report here In partnership with the World…
- Event 12 June 2025 Meet us in Bonn EVENT CALENDAR: 16. June 13.30-14.45 Technology Action Plans for Energy Systems Transformation Official side event - Room Bonn 13.30-14.45 International cooperation for ETF support: Leaving no country behind Official side event - Room Berlin 14.30-16.00 Article 6 Capacity Building Side Event Joint event with UNFCCC - Auditorium Hall, GIZ Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 32, Bonn 18. June 10.00-13.00 Workshop to facilitate the sharing of experiences of developing country Parties in preparing their…
- Event 27 May 2025 E-Training Programme on Energy Efficiency in Buildings in Zambia and Mauritius Improving energy efficiency in buildings is a critical step toward reducing energy consumption, lowering carbon emissions, and enhancing energy security, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions like Africa. As buildings are among the largest energy consumers, integrating energy-efficient strategies not only reduces environmental impact but also contributes to long-term cost savings, improved occupant comfort, and sustainable development. This three-day virtual training programme explores key…