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- Project 5 October 2018 Project Implementation for Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) The CTCN is the operational arm of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)’s Technology Mechanism. It is hosted by UN Environment in collaboration with United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and with the support of 11 independent organizations having expertise in climate technologies, including UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre. The CTCN is a demand-driven mechanism as its services are offered upon request by developing countries, and the volume and…
- Project 3 October 2018 Adaptation Mitigation Readiness (ADMIRE) ADMIRE supports a total of 6 projects focused on adaptation or joint adaptation/mitigation: In Cambodia, this joint mitigation-adaptation project aims to develop a NAMA for sustainable charcoal. Adaptation benefits are also achieved through direct economic contributions to community forest groups, and indirect benefits of restored ecosystems. Through this project, in Ghana, farmers are able to subscribe to text and voice messages alerting them to weather variability and good practice…
- Project 30 September 2018 Technology, Markets and Investment for Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Development (TEMARIN) The TEMARIN project is a three-year, Danida funded project covering the countries of Kenya and Uganda with the overall aim to support countries in accelerating the transfer, diffusion and uptake of specific climate technologies. The project focus is on strengthening domestic markets for climate technologies, removing bottlenecks for domestic firms operating in these markets and increasing cooperation among private actors, public actors and international actors to build global and national…
- News 10 September 2018 Surging momentum, shifting burden and missed opportunities in review of non state climate action Ahead of the Global Climate Action Summit a chapter from the UNEP DTU Partnership and UN Environment Emissions Gap Report on the crucial role of non-state actors in reducing emissions and reaching climate targets is pre-released today. Ranging from city, state and regional governments to companies, investors, higher education institutions and civil society organizations, non-state actors are increasingly committing to bold climate action. As most national governments continue to come up short…
- News 18 July 2018 Chilean delegation visits Copenhagen to learn from Danish experiences in district energy, energy efficiency and waste to energy The delegation participated in workshops, site visits and roundtables held at the UN City between June 18-22 2018. The activity was initiated by Fundación Energía para Todos and UN Environment, supported by UNEP-DTU partnership and the Confederation of Danish Industries and was financed by the Chilean Embassy in Denmark. Two days of site visits in Copenhagen During two days during of site visits in Copenhagen, the delegation experienced on-the-ground technologies from Danish companies working…
- News 2 July 2018 Energy Efficiency Investment at the Municipal Level - Time to Think Bigger By Mark Lister, Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency. Global targets for emissions reductions set forth in the Paris Climate Agreement have put energy efficiency high on the political, industrial and social agenda. Energy efficiency at a global level is an essential response to climate change and fundamental to achieving the goals of the 2015 Paris climate agreement. But energy efficiency is not only about saving our climate. Multiple benefits arise from energy efficiency actions, including…
- News 4 June 2018 Copenhagen Centre in Spotlight Interview with SEforALL As part of a series looking at Partners in the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) network, SEforALL spoke with the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency about their partnership and the key role of energy efficiency in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals – specifically SDG7. In an interview with Gabriela Prata Dias, Acting Head of the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency, and Mark Lister, Senior Strategic Adviser at the Centre, they discuss the organization’s work to…
- News 4 June 2018 Transport Summit DTU: Where are the Indian EVs? Globally many countries are moving towards more electric vehicles (EVs) on the streets and worldwide the share of EVs has increased to more than 1%. In India, the government has also prioritised EVs in their nationally determined contribution (NDC). There is a favourable national climate when it comes to EVs, and the national government is pushing for electrification of transport. A lot of incentives are being provided to bring down the initial purchase costs. Usually this should translate into…