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- Event 12 November 2025 IPMVP application guide on M&V and Energy Performance Contracting for Facility Owners This IPMVP application guide provides measurement and verification (M&V) information to the facility owner who wants to implement an energy performance contract (EPC) involving guaranteed savings by an energy services company (ESCO). The topics discussed in the document are essential to provide a comprehensive representation of issues impacting the smooth operation of an EPC under various circumstances. This webinar covers a high-level review of the recent EPC guide for facility owners and…
- News 10 November 2025 From Lecture Halls to Climate Action: Carbon Market Research in Colombia Academia can play a vital role in supporting governments to implement Article 6 of the Paris Agreement with strong environmental and social safeguards. By building local capacity, fostering interdisciplinary research, and training the next generation of experts, universities can help ensure that carbon market mechanisms are not only technically sound but also socially inclusive and environmentally responsible. In October of 2025, UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre, visited eight university…
- News 7 November 2025 Dialogue in Copenhagen Highlights Critical Climate Challenges Before COP30 A high-level climate dialogue held at UN City Copenhagen brought together international leaders and experts to assess the findings of UNEP’s Emissions Gap Report and discuss the path forward ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil. The event took place on the 7th of November and was organized by the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre and Danish green think tank CONCITO. Anne Olhoff, Director of the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre and Chief Scientific Editor of the UNEP Emissions Gap Report, opened the event…
- News 3 November 2025 Pakistan: Building Carbon Market Capacity through Academia In a recent session in Lahore, the Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation (SPAR6C) and UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre engaged students and faculty to discuss the role of research and education in advancing Article 6 frameworks. The session spotlighted the Research Mentorship Programme, which empowers graduate students to contribute to national climate policy through applied research and internships. In collaboration with the Department of Environmental Sciences at Forman Christian…
- News 3 November 2025 Fiji Launches Sustainable Finance Roadmap to Advance Climate-Resilient and Inclusive Growth Today, 3rd November 2025, the Government of Fiji officially launched its Sustainable Finance Roadmap at a high-level event co-hosted by the Reserve Bank of Fiji and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. The roadmap was developed through close collaboration between the Bank and the Ministry, with technical support from the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre funded through the NDC Partnership. It sets out a strategic vision to align Fiji’s financial system with its climate and development…
- News 30 October 2025 Call for Applications: SPAR6C Article 6 Research Mentorship Programme The SPAR6C (Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation) Programme is inviting master’s and PhD students from Colombia, Pakistan, Thailand, and Zambia to apply for its Research Mentorship Programme. This initiative supports emerging researchers in aligning their academic work with national climate strategies and the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. More information about the Research Mentorship Programme and application process here Country criteria and application…
- Event 16 October 2025 Developing governance arrangements for loss and damage: Lessons from diverse national contexts Losses and damages are increasingly a reality, and country governments, local officials and international actors are seeking to respond. This translates into rapidly developing institutional landscapes and processes for assessing and addressing losses and damages - across local to global levels; state- and non-state actors; and topics of data and reporting, institutional coordination, capacity building, and participatory processes. Understanding these diverse developments, and related…
- Event 15 October 2025 Crowdfunding Meets ESCOs: Accelerating the Energy Transition Through Citizen Investment This webinar is the newest in the Global ESCO Network webinar series and explores the key role of building renovation in meeting EU energy and climate targets, focusing on Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs). Our Regulatory Barriers for Energy Service Companies 2024 (3rd edition) Report confirmed that access to affordable finance is one of the most prominent barriers faced by ESCOs. Consultations from Global ESCO Network Partners also confirmed that access to traditional finance from financial…