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- Event 1 September 2025 From Hard to Abate to Hard to Ignore: Shipping’s Historic Climate Regulation and the Impact on Developing States (Webinar) The recent approval of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO's) Net Zero Framework (NZF) marks a major turning point for the shipping industry - and presents a significant opportunity for developing countries. This webinar will take a closer look at what the NZF means in practice, especially for developing states. Together with the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping and the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, we will explore how this climate regulation can…
- News 18 August 2025 Together for Transparency: Countries convene to enhance evidence-based climate action Transparency is foundational to strong climate action and the success of the Paris Agreement. 2025 is a crucial year for strengthened climate action through updated pledges backed by greater transparency. With the 2024 deadline for the first Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs), the Paris Agreement’s Enhanced Transparency Framework moved from design to operationalisation as countries reported on their climate action progress. This milestone also marked a pivotal moment for countries to…
- News 1 August 2025 New ClimateTech Podcast Episodes Explore Scalable Energy Solutions The ClimateTech Podcast has released three new episodes that highlight practical, inclusive technologies driving climate action with a focus on sustainable energy solutions. From biogas and waste-to-energy to electric cooking, the episodes feature expert insights and on-the-ground experiences that demonstrate how these solutions can support emissions reductions, energy access, health, job creation and overall sustainable development. The three episodes are produced through the Smart Energy…
- Webinar & E-Learning 28 July 2025 International ESCO Symposium 2025 - Spotlight on the ESCO from a Development Perspective Moderated by Mark Lister (Chair, Efficiency Valuation Organization and Co-CEO, Asia Clean Energy Partners – Australia), this session explored how ESCO models are being supported and scaled in developing countries and conflict-affected regions. The panel featured development institutions and financiers who shared their strategies for enabling ESCO markets through policy, finance, and technical assistance. Key Insights by Speaker Anna Zhovtenko – Project Manager, Energy and Environment…
- Webinar & E-Learning 28 July 2025 International ESCO Symposium 2025 - National Regulation and Frameworks in Support of ESCO Moderated by Denis Tanguay (Efficiency Valuation Organisation), this panel explored how national regulatory frameworks can support the growth of ESCO markets. Panellists from the Philippines, the United States, Türkiye, and India shared their experiences, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in enabling energy performance contracting (EPC) and scaling energy efficiency investments. Key Insights by Country Alexander Ablaza – Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance (PE2),…
- Webinar & E-Learning 28 July 2025 International ESCO Symposium 2025 - Celebrating Success Stories: Showcase of ESCO Projects Moderated by Yasemin Somuncu (Secretary General, EYODER), this final session of the symposium celebrated successful ESCO projects from around the world. The panel featured representatives from Lumenstream (UK/Ireland), Energisa (Türkiye), Clean Energy Business Council (UAE), and the ESCO Association of Thailand, each sharing real-world experiences, lessons learned, and innovative models that are driving energy efficiency and sustainability. Key Insights by Speaker…
- Webinar & E-Learning 28 July 2025 International ESCO Symposium 2025 - Financing and structuring ESCO investments at scale Moderated by Svetlana Adamek (Managing Director, adamek & adamek consulting GmbH), this session addressed one of the most persistent challenges in the ESCO sector: access to finance. The panel explored how to overcome financing barriers through aggregation, forfaiting, guarantee mechanisms, and energy efficiency funds, with insights from experts across Europe and Mauritius. Key Insights by Speaker Csaba de Csiky – Chairman, EnerSave Capital Sarl …
- Webinar & E-Learning 28 July 2025 International ESCO Symposium 2025 - The Role of International Agreements and Supranational Regulation Moderated by Dr. Clara Camarasa (UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre), this panel explored how international agreements and supranational regulations—such as the Paris Agreement and EU directives—drive national energy efficiency targets and how these are translated into actionable frameworks. The session featured insights from representatives of Türkiye, Kosovo, Mauritius, and the Global ESCO Network. Key Themes and Insights Global Frameworks and Their Role Søren Lütken (UNEP, Global…