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- News 17 March 2025 TNA V Workshop Seeks to Upscale Finance to Bridge Policy and Implementation Since 2009, more than 100 developing countries have undergone the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) processes to help them prioritise and plan for the implementation of climate technologies based on their social, economic, environmental, and climate contexts. The TNA process, including the Technology Action Plans (TAPs), are key elements of countries’ climate change mitigation and adaptation planning, and help countries to identify realistic measures to implement the commitments of their…
- News 17 March 2025 Technology Needs Assessment global workshop seeks to upscale finance to bridge policy and implementation The TNA process, including the Technology Action Plans (TAPs), are key elements of countries’ climate change mitigation and adaptation planning, and help countries to identify realistic measures to implement the commitments of their Nationally Determined Contributions and National Adaptation Plans. The TNA is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre in close collaboration with the…
- Project 3 March 2025 Loss and Damage Loss and Damage is a growing focus in climate negotiations, recognizing irreversible climate change impacts beyond adaptation and mitigation. It includes economic loss and damage (e.g., infrastructure damage) and non-economic loss and damage (NELD) (e.g., cultural and biodiversity loss). These arise from extreme events (e.g., hurricanes, floods) and slow-onset events (e.g., sea level rise, desertification). As climate disasters intensify, supporting developing countries in assessing and…
- Webinar & E-Learning 24 February 2025 ESCO in Ukraine: 8 Years of Progress and Resilience Amid War (Webinar) - 30.01.2025 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 provides 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 contracts worth more…
- News 21 February 2025 Article 6 carbon market pilot project in Lahore landfill To support the development of a pipeline of feasible projects in Pakistan for Article 6 carbon markets, the Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation (SPAR6C) programme has announced its intention to provide technical assistance to the Lakhodair Landfill in Punjab province of Pakistan. The announcement was made as part of a visit from representatives of SPAR6C’s donor agency, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) on 21st February 2025. The…
- Event 20 February 2025 Webinar: Reimagining Urban Growth: Scaling Nature-based Solutions for Climate Resilient Cities Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the transformative potential of nature-based solutions in fast-growing cities. As urbanization accelerates, NbS offers a promising path to address the challenges of climate change and urban resilience. This session will dive into how NbS can be scaled effectively, overcoming existing barriers to implementation. UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre's expertise gathered through extensive knowledge-sharing activities and the development of two key publications…
- Webinar & E-Learning 22 January 2025 Capacitación sobre Eficiencia Energética en Edificios (Presentation) El objetivo de esta sesión es proporcionar una visión general de la eficiencia energética y explorar su aplicación práctica en edificios. Se buscará destacar la importancia de implementar mejores prácticas y estrategias efectivas que puedan no solo reducir el consumo de energía en edificios, sino también contribuir a la sostenibilidad ambiental, el ahorro económico y la mejora de la calidad de vida en los espacios construidos. Durante esta sesión, se abordarán aspectos clave como la…
- 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,…