October 24, 2013
UN Secretary-General and UNEP Open New Energy Efficiency Centre in Copenhagen
Read moreCopenhagen, 23 October, 2013 – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) today opened a new global centre for Energy Efficiency in Copenhagen, Denmark. The new centre is part of the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) initiative, a global multi-stakeholder partnership between governments, the private sector, and civil society. […]
Copenhagen, Denmark – The UNEP Energy Efficiency Hub on 7 March 2014 convened a meeting with representatives from leading Danish industries with interest and strong experience in energy efficiency. This involved participation from private companies such as Danfoss, Grundfoss, Novo Nordisk, Novozymes, Velux, Maersk group, Rockwool, Seimens and Vestas. The meeting aimed at informing the Danish industry stakeholders on the […]
A SE4All workshop on the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) Action Agenda and Investment Prospectus Process in East, Central and Southern Africa was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 29-30 May 2014. The workshop came at a critical moment for the advancement of SE4All in Africa and intended to accelerate the country action process ensuring the highest degree of coherence, […]
By June 2014, two years will have passed since Rio+20, where world leaders declared: “we are all determined to act to make sustainable energy for all a reality and, through this, help to eradicate poverty and lead to sustainable development and global prosperity.” To mark this milestone and celebrate the first year of the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Energy […]
A two-day stakeholder workshop on “Doubling the Global Rate of Improvement in Energy Efficiency by 2030; Options, Implementation Issues and Way Forward” was held on 16- 17 June in Copenhagen, Denmark at the UN City. Forty-six participants from national governments, non-government organisations, private sector companies, global institutions, and inter-governmental institutions participated in the workshop. Insightful presentations and discussions highlighted the […]
July 2, 2014
Danish Minister for Trade and Development Cooperation endorses photo exhibition on Energy Efficiency
Read moreTuesday, 24 June – On the day of the European launch of the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa(SEFA) in the UN City, Copenhagen, Denmark, H.E. Mogens Jensen, Minister for Trade and Development Cooperation endorsed the ‘WE HAVE THE POWER Efficient, Renewable, Affordable’ photo exhibition. The photos take direction from the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s initiative; Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) […]
Sustainable Energy for All will feature at the UN Climate Summit 2014 and will launch the Global Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform. On Monday, 22 September, the day before the Summit, a special event will be held on ‘Implementing Sustainable Energy for All’. The session, from 9:00 to 13:30 in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium, will include high-level multi-stakeholder panels on financing SE4ALL, investing in […]
UNEP ‘Ask an Expert’ column on the UNEP website has today invited Time Farrel from the Copenhagen Centre om Energy Efficiency to respond to questions received from the general public. He will be responding to queries on the topic of ‘Actions to Accelerate Energy Efficiency’. Tim Farrell is a Senior Advisor at the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2), which […]
The Copenhagen Centre for Energy Efficiency (C2E2), which provides the institutional structure for the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) Energy Efficiency Hub has since its inception in October 2013 finalised its work plan, built key partnerships and has been analysing and promoting the acceleration of energy efficiency globally. In June this year, C2E2 convened an international workshop of stakeholders to consult on […]
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Group of Experts on Energy Efficiency elected Tim Farrell from the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2) as its first chair at its first session on 17-18 November 2014. The Chair provided introductory remarks and gave a keynote address on the role of the Global Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform in increasing the […]
February 27, 2015
Modernizing District Energy Systems Could Reduce Primary Energy Consumption by up to 50%
Read moreNairobi, 25 February 2015 – A transition to modern district energy systems could contribute to 60 per cent of required energy sector emissions reductions by 2050, and reduce primary energy consumption by up to 50 per cent, according to a new report launched today by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2), […]
On Thursday, 21 May, twenty five members of the Danish Society of Engineers (IDA) visited UN City to learn more about the UNEP DTU Partnership (UDP) and its work on energy and climate change. Members got an opportunity to learn about UNEP DTU Partnership’s work through a presentation made by Tim Farrell, who described in detail the work of UDP’s […]
June 2, 2015
UN releases new publication ‘Best Policy Practices for promoting Energy Efficiency’
Read moreThe United Nations Economics Commission for Europe has recently launched a new publication ‘Best Policy Practices for promoting Energy Efficiency’ under the framework of the United Nations Development Account project “Promoting Energy Efficiency Investments for Climate Change Mitigation and Sustainable Development”. The Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency, which serves as the Energy Efficiency Hub of the Sustainable Energy for All […]
wo papers were presented by C2E2/UNEP DTU Partnership at the ECEEE Summer Study 2015 on energy efficiency held on June 1-6, 2015 at Presqu’île de Giens Toulon/Hyères, France, and have been published in the Conference’s proceedings: The paper ‘NAMAs as a tool to deliver energy efficiency measures in buildings‘ was presented by by Maryna Karavai, and Ksenia Petrichenko. . And the paper ‘Duet of solar energy and energy efficiency […]
The Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency, in its role as the energy efficiency hub of SE4ALL, plans to produce a book on best practices and case studies for industrial energy efficiency. Interested expert/institution needs to submit the following: 1) Expression of interest (please indicate as author or reviewer) 2) CV(s) 3) Detailed table of contents and summary of contents based […]
For the first time, the recently released Renewables Global Status Report (GSR) by REN21 includes a chapter on Energy Efficiency and its potential synergies with renewable energy. Prepared by the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency, the chapter ‘Energy Efficiency: Renewable Energy Twin Pillar’ provides a concise overview of energy efficiency status across sectors: buildings and appliances, transport and industry. The chapter discusses important […]
Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2) invites developers to submit their bids for development of a Knowledge Management System (KMS) for energy efficiency. The “Instructions for Bids” that includes the expected contents of the bids, the bid submission procedure, and bid evaluation criteria are included in the document “Bid Requirements“. The document also includes information about C2E2, as well as […]
Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency conducted a webinar alongside Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21), to discuss the findings released in the latest Renewable 2015 Global Status Report and its relation to energy efficiency. Hosted by The Clean Energy Solutions Center, in partnership with REN21, the webinar launched the new report as well as examined energy efficiency within European and North American […]
August 5, 2015
C2E2 participates in Asian Regional Workshop on Roadmaps for Energy Efficiency, Singapore
Read moreCopenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2) participated in a workshop organized by the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS) on Roadmaps for Energy Efficiency for countries of the Asia-Pacific region from 27-31 July, 2015. Organized with support from the Asian Development Bank and the SE4All Global Facilitation Team, the main aim of the workshop was to facilitate development of a rough skeleton of a […]
A first of its kind collaboration between the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2) and International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has produced a joint working paper Synergies Between Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency that illuminates crucial synergies that can help to ensure a sustainable global energy future. The paper finds that when energy efficiency and renewable energy potentials are combined, total global energy demand […]
The Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2) , which serves as the Energy Efficiency Hub of the SE4ALL initiative, as one of its core activities, works to analyse and promote opportunities for accelerating energy efficiency uptake globally. As part of this broad mandate the Centre has engaged four regional partners in a detailed assessment of current energy efficiency policies, priorities and […]
4 September – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomes the announcement by the Sustainable Energy for All Executive Committee of the selection of Ms. Rachel Kyte of the United Kingdom as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the international not-for-profit organization “Sustainable Energy for All Partnership” (SE4All Partnership) to be hosted by the Government of Austria. The Secretary-General announced […]
The Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2) is organizing a Global Workshop to Accelerate Energy Efficiency from 9 to 12 November 2015 in Copenhagen, Denmark. As the Energy Efficiency Hub of the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) initiative, C2E2 is working to meet SE4ALL’s objective of doubling the energy efficiency improvement rate by 2030. This requires action on various fronts […]
UNEP DTU Partnership is pleased to release The Multiple Benefits of Measures to Improve Energy Efficiency. This report represents a unique effort where energy modelling has been combined with a comprehensive survey of twenty-five national programmes on energy efficiency. The report provides energy use and greenhouse-gas emission projections to 2030 globally and for G20 countries. The report is released at a […]
October 14, 2015
C2E2 co-organizes 6th International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development
Read moreThe Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2) co-organised the 6th International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development from 29 September – 2 October in Yerevan, Armenia. More than 250 government officials and experts from 50 countries participated in the forum. The Forum is one of the important events of the UN Decade of Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) 2014-2024. Like […]
On November 20, Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2) and World Resource Institute (WRI) co-organised the Building Efficiency Accelerator Round Table as part of the 3rd Liveable Cities Symposium in Istanbul, Turkey. The Round Table gathered local representatives of public, private and civil sectors, as well as academia, with the aim to discuss needs and gaps for green and efficiency building […]
Earlier this month, the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2) hosted a gathering of government, finance institutions, researchers and other experts to mobilize energy efficiency initiatives in both the public and private sectors. Entitled the Global Workshop to Accelerate Energy Efficiency: Challenges, Opportunities and Roadmaps, the event was held from November 9 to 12 at UN City in Copenhagen. At […]
Beijing, 5 January: A one-day workshop in Beijing, organized as part of a research project funded by the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency, brought together leading experts and officials from key Chinese ministries to identify high impact opportunities for energy efficiency in the country and policies and measures to realise these opportunities. At the workshop, the C2E2 representative explained the […]
February 16, 2016
New Publication Released – Best Practices for Improving Industrial Energy Efficiency
Read moreCopenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency has released a new publication on Best Practices and Case Studies for Industrial Energy Efficiency Improvement. Improving energy efficiency in the industrial sector is being prioritised in many countries. Investment to improve industrial energy efficiency can deliver large energy savings, improved productivity, and reduced environmental pollution. However, in many cases information, financial, and regulatory barriers are […]
February 18, 2016
C2E2 Establishes Secretariat for the Global Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform
Read moreA Secretariat for the Global Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform was established has been coordinated from a new Secretariat housed in the Copenhagen Centre Since September 2015, the. While the Secretariat will take on an organisational role, a range of leading international energy efficiency organisations will offer targeted support for individual sectors such as buildings, industry, passenger vehicles, lighting, appliances, district energy, […]
The Paris Agreement has added urgency to the quest for a doubling of rates of energy efficiency improvement as universally agreed in the 7th Sustainable Development Goal in September at the United Nations. With zero net emissions in the global economy an inevitable outcome of the ambition of the Paris Agreement, and with NDCs mapping out a future temperature rise […]
On COP21’s Energy Day (December 7, 2015), Philips pledged to play its part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by cutting its own carbon footprint to zero by 2020. Since 2007, company has reduced its carbon footprint by 40 percent, and now aims to accelerate its emissions reductions and achieve carbon neutrality in the next five years. Philips plans to meet […]
Danfoss, a world leading provider of energy efficient technologies and solutions for heating and cooling systems, is accelerating its energy efficiency efforts by introducing ambitious climate targets. Noting that most of the world’s energy consumption comes from industry and buildings, has focused its Climate Strategy 2030 on doing more with less in its own business processes, production and buildings. By […]
As host of the SE4All Africa Hub, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is at the forefront in the design of national action process and strategies. The Bank provides guidance, training and feedback to countries in developing national SE4All Action Agendas and Investment Prospectuses. The AfDB directly supports the development of Action Agendas and Investment Prospectus in several countries. As of […]
Globally, industry accounts for about 29 percent of final energy consumption and employs some 23 percent of the world’s workforce. Best Practices and Case Studies for Industrial Energy Efficiency Improvement – An Introduction for Policy Makers is a new Copenhagen Centre publication geared towards countries seeking to implement and accelerate energy efficiency in industry. Designed to support policymakers, the report includes […]
Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2) (www.energyefficiencycentre.org) invites consultants to submit their bids for a detailed market study in the Dominican Republic of lighting technologies (LEDs, CFLs, linear and circular fluorescent, halogen, dichroic, incandescent etc.) using quantitative and qualitative means of assessment. This market analysis will include technical forecasts of key indicators including energy consumption and emissions. Basics about the […]
The Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency participated in a number of different capacities at the EE Global Forum on 11-12 May in Washington, DC. The event, organised by the Alliance to Save Energy, is a well-established annual gathering of energy efficiency leaders that come together to discuss how utilities, regulators, legislators and companies are incorporating cost-effective energy efficiency measures into their operations. Sustainable […]
On May 11, SE4All’s new CEO, Rachel Kyte, launched the Copenhagen Centre’s new Knowledge Management System (KMS) at EE Global in Washington DC. This state-of-the-art KMS is a one-stop system for accessing the latest in energy efficiency news, knowledge, publications, databases and tools from around the world. Accessible and user-friendly, the KMS provides targeted information for energy efficiency policy makers […]
2015 was a milestone year for the global transition towards sustainable development. Not only was there a global agreement on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but there was also the adoption of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda. The SDG agreement means that for the first […]
In 2015, India pledged to reduce the energy intensity of its economy by 33 to 35 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. The Indian government has also found that increased energy efficiency is critical to containing energy demand without jeopardising the country’s growth. Now India’s ambitious initiatives have won significant funding support from two major SE4All partners: the World Bank […]
The Paris agreement, according to Rachel Kyte, CEO of SE4All, increases the stakes for Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7): Affordable and Clean Energy. ‘What Paris did to the SDG,’ she explained during a briefing at the United Nations headquarters in New York last March, ‘is make it even more urgent that we get going on an energy transition that […]
By expanding demand reduction strategies and infrastructure investments, Bloomberg, the international financial software, data and media company, has committed to achieving 50 percent energy efficiency improvement by 2020 as compared to its 2007 baseline. One of the biggest challenges to achieving this goal will be reducing energy consumption at the company’s data centres. Possible energy saving measures under consideration include […]
The Sustainable Energy for All Partnership (SE4All) Global Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform (‘the Platform’) is a public-private partnership initiative to scale up energy efficiency policy, action and investment, with the aim of contributing to doubling the rate of improvement in energy efficiency worldwide by 2030. It is positioned as the lead UN-wide delivery vehicle for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development […]
July 15, 2016
SE4All’s Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform holds seminar during EU Sustainable Energy Week
Read moreIncreasingly, public officials and governments are showing interest in energy efficiency (EE) actions and have been turning to SE4All to find out how to fit EE into their sustainable energy plans and find private partners to help transform plans into reality. Last June, during the European Union’s Sustainable Energy Week in Brussels, SE4All’s Global Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform organized a […]
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is changing its lending strategies to reflect the challenge of climate change and sustainable development. Last year, ADB set ambitious targets for investments that respond to climate change, and pledged to double its annual financing for mitigation and adaptation projects to USD 6 billion by 2020. Of this amount, USD 4 billion will be allocated […]
September 1, 2016
Buildings get an energy efficiency boost from new regulations in Mexico City
Read morePart of recent efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase sustainability in the Mexico City’s vast urban landscape, the municipal government recently integrated energy efficiency into the city’s latest construction regulations. Both new constructions and existing retrofits were addressed by the update, which was an initiative of Mexico City’s Ministry of the Environment (SEDEMA). The SE4All Building Efficiency Accelerator […]
September 5, 2016
IEA launches special report on energy efficiency in China during the G20
Read moreEnergy efficiency was a headliner at the G20 in China this month. At the Energy Efficiency Forum in Shaoxing on September 6, Brian Motherway, Head of Energy Efficiency at the International Energy Agency (IEA), released the agency’s special report on Energy Efficiency in China. The report, written with assistance from the Energy Research Institute of China, is the IEA’s first […]
September 9, 2016
Interest and investment in energy efficiency are at an all time high – Johnson Controls survey
Read moreSince 2007, Johnson Controls has been conducting its Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI), an in-depth survey covering current and planned investments, key drivers and organizational barriers for improving energy efficiency across their facilities. The 2016 EEI survey queried over 1,200 energy and facility management leaders in the United States, Brazil, China, Germany and India. The good news is that interest and […]
September 12, 2016
Integrating energy efficiency into 10YFP— C2E2 contributes to on-site workshop
Read moreC2E2 experts were on hand September 8 and 9 for a workshop highlighting the importance of integrating energy efficiency into the 10-year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Production and Consumption (10YFP). Representatives of 10YFP’s programmes from around the world gathered at UN City in Copenhagen for two days of lectures, seminars and discussion groups with experts from C2E2, UNEP-DTIE, UNEP […]
September 15, 2016
GCF and the IDB jointly fund EE Green Bonds in Latin America and the Caribbean
Read moreJoining forces to help fill the gaps in financing for demand-side energy efficiency, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have committed USD 328 million to promote energy efficiency green bonds in Latin America and the Caribbean. GCF funding includes a grant of USD 2 million and USD 20 million in guarantees, while the IDB is […]
The Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) held its largest-ever global training and networking event in Paris on June 9th and 10th 2016. Over 70 participants attended from some fifty countries, including many countries that made commitments to improving fuel economy as part of the COP21 climate agreement. The event presented a unique opportunity for participants to learn from GFEI experts, […]
September 27, 2016
Net-Sights Workshop: Exploring new collaboration opportunities in the Danish cleantech industry
Read moreThe Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2) was invited as a guest speaker to the Net-Sights Workshop: Using data and network science to explore new collaboration opportunities in the Danish cleantech industry at the House of Green, Copenhagen. At the workshop, Xiao Wang introduced the audiences to the Global Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform’s partnership identification and mapping tool. This tool was developed […]
Two high-level Chinese delegations visited Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency for exploration of research collaboration and international cooperation opportunities to facilitate energy efficiency development in China. Two delegations representing China National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and China National Energy Conservation Centre (NECC) visited the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2) as part of their study tour to Denmark. The visit, […]
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change provide a new international framework for action on energy by all countries. With these agreements in place, the global focus is shifting to action and delivery on the commitments made by governments in 2015. For many developing countries this is a formidable challenge, one that requires international […]
The Sustainable Energy for All Partnership (SE4All) Global Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform (‘the Platform’) is a public-private partnership initiative to scale up energy efficiency policy, action and investment, with the aim of contributing to doubling the rate of improvement in energy efficiency worldwide by 2030. It is positioned as the lead UN-wide delivery vehicle for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development […]
November 1, 2016
ADB provides USD 200 million in loans for energy-efficient lights and water pumps across India
Read moreIn India, energy-efficiency is about to receive a major boost from The Asian Development Bank (ADB). The bank has announced that it will provide India with USD 200 million in loans to finance the installation of millions of energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) lights in streets and homes, as well as energy-efficient water pumps for farms across the country. These installations […]
An overview of 50 energy-efficiency tools and information sources for buildings is the core of a new working paper produced by the Copenhagen Centre and World Resource Institute. Produced under the umbrella of SEforALL’s Building Efficiency Accelerator, Tools for Energy Efficiency in Buildings: A Guide for Policy Makers and Experts not only summarizes the tools but also maps them, linking them to […]
Considering that buildings currently consume around forty percent of the world’s energy and emit approximately one-third of global greenhouse gases, sustainably-constructed buildings have enormous potential for reducing emissions. In response to this challenge, the Velux Group, a Danish skylight manufacturer, has initiated a number of projects aimed at catalyzing a more sustainable building design. Velux is a founding partner of […]
10 November 2016 10:15 – 10:40 Blue Zone Buildings Day – showcase on Buildings and Climate (Buildings Workstream) 11 November 2016 15:00 – 15:45 Nordic Business Pavilion, Area L (Green Zone) Side event: Unlocking District Energy Investments in Cities 12 November 2016 10:00 – 12:00 Green Zone meeting area SEforALL Energy Efficiency Accelerator meeting 14 November 2016 12:30 – 13:30 […]
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has published a new report highlighting progress made by energy efficiency policies around the world over the past year, particularly in China and other emerging economies. Energy Efficiency Market Report 2016 shows that energy intensity (the amount of energy used per unit of GDP) improved by 1.8 percent last year, indicating that the global economy needed […]
The Copenhagen Centre has collaborated on a new report featuring the most up-to-date data on the global building sector’s energy consumption and GHG emissions. The preparation of the Global Status Report 2016, which will be released on November 10 on Buildings Day at COP22 in Marrakesh, was led by the Copenhagen Centre in collaboration with UNEP, International Energy Agency and Global […]
Energy efficiency has come of age. What used to be a dry technical topic debated only by engineers and sometimes economists now finds a place in the speeches of heads of state. There is a growing and deeper appreciation that using energy more efficiently and more productively is a good thing for people and the planet both. Whether the motivation […]
Even if the ambitious goals of the Paris and Kigali agreements are achieved, we will still be far from reaching the 2030 emission levels required to avert disaster, according to the recently released Emissions Gap Report (EGR) for 2016. The report, which will be presented at COP22 in Marrakesh, estimates the 2030 emissions gap as being 12 to 14 gigatonnes above levels […]
On 30 October, the World Resources Institute and UNEP organized a kick-off workshop in Belgrade, Serbia to start up the city’s Building Efficiency Accelerator and District Energy in Cities initiative . Belgrade, which is one of the cities committed to SEforALL’s Global Efficiency Accelerator Platform, will receive technical support from the platform as it works to improve energy efficiency in […]
In October, some 400 international energy experts, government officials, and representatives of the private sector gathered in Baku, Azerbaijan to discuss how to turn national climate change commitments into reality, and how to speed up the process, given the urgent need for action. Jointly organized by the Copenhagen Centre, the Seventh International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development opened on […]
Demand side energy efficiency plays an important role in countries’ efforts for climate change mitigation, energy security, and pollution control. An international conference was held in New Delhi, India on 4-5 November to share experiences on demand side energy efficiency initiatives from different parts of the world and discuss how to speed up and scale up the efforts, especially in […]
A workshop on High Impact Opportunities (HIOs) to further energy efficiency in China was organised on 13 December in Beijing. The workshop was organised by the Tsinghua University and the Energy Research Institute of NDRC, which have been engaged by the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency to jointly carry out the study on identifying high impact opportunities for further and […]
A workshop on high impact opportunities (HIOs) for Energy Efficiency in India was organised on December 19 in New Delhi. The workshop was organised by the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) and the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), which have been contracted by the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency to jointly carry out the study on identifying high impact […]
January 20, 2017
Policy makers and companies explore improving industrial energy efficiency
Read moreThe inability to identify and assess energy efficiency projects and inadequate price signals on energy markets are key challenges to improving energy efficiency in industry. Without correct price signals, designing and implementing effective energy efficiency measures that mobilize companies to act is virtually impossible. These were the conclusions of 60 business leaders, government officials, academics, and representatives of civil society […]
The Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (the Centre) functions as the global thematic Energy Efficiency Hub of the Sustainable Energy for All Partnership (SEforALL), and accordingly works directly to the SEforALL objective of doubling the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency by 2030, while also retaining independence and flexibility to pursue other related energy efficiency functions. Operationally, the Centre […]
February 10, 2017
Let’s talk – Policy makers, engineers and the need to improve industrial energy efficiency
Read morePolicy makers and engineers may work towards the same energy efficiency goals, but they don’t always speak the same language. Last January, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s Group of Experts on Energy Efficiency brought together both of these key stakeholders at a workshop designed to let policy makers hear from the people who are responsible for implementing energy […]
Building standards were the subject of a workshop organized by the Energy Conservation Centre of Japan (ECCJ) from 14-16 February in Tokyo, Japan. In its role as an Energy Efficiency Facilitating Hub for SEforALL , the ECCJ gathered representatives from nine ASEAN countries: Japan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao DR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. The goal of the workshop […]
In January, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 75 million loan with Everbright Financial Leasing to add more low-emission buses on city roads in China. The funds are part of the USD 275 million Clean Bus Leasing program approved by ADB’s board in 2013. The project aims to improve quality of life for commuters, reduce air pollution, and […]
The Russian city of Astrakhan will soon be partnering with the Copenhagen Centre to improve its energy efficiency. Having expressed its desire to become a flagship sustainable city and a model for regional replication, last December Astrakhan signed a Statement of Intent that formally established the partnership. On 27 February 2017, this new alliance was officialised at a kick-off meeting […]
According to a new World Bank Report, an increasing number of developing countries—including Mexico, China, Turkey, India, Vietnam, Brazil, and South Africa—are emerging as leaders in sustainable energy, with robust policies to support energy access, renewables and energy efficiency. The report, entitled Regulatory Indicators for Sustainable Energy, assesses the policy and regulatory support of 111 countries for each of the […]
March 13, 2017
Pumping up the volume on global energy efficiency action – The role of the Copenhagen Centre
Read moreThe multiple benefits of energy efficiency are becoming increasingly clear to governments and policy makers, and it is encouraging to see that countries are beginning to prioritise energy efficiency in the pursuit of climate change mitigation and sustainable development. The vast majority of the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions submitted for the Paris Agreement feature energy efficiency actions. Certain cities have […]
March 14, 2017
Energy Efficiency in China and India – Reports on Best Practices and Success Stories
Read moreFuel efficiency standards, solar rooftop systems, public transport improvements—these are just a few of the success stories detailed in two new Copenhagen Centre reports on energy efficiency in China and India. Going back as far as 2000, the reports present the most successful and effective policies and measures of the world’s two largest developing countries as part of an ongoing […]
A wide array of high-profile leaders from government, business, civil society and international organisations will be on hand at this year’s Sustainable Energy For All (SEforALL) Forum. Held in New York from 3-5 April 2017, the forum brings stakeholders together to accelerate progress on Sustainable Development Goal 7: ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. This […]
The German G20 presidency, in cooperation with China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC), has invited G20 partners and guest countries, international organisations, as well as research institutions, think tanks and business representatives to the G20 Energy Efficiency Forum 2017 today at Hamburg, Germany. The forum […]
Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficency has released two new publications, Enhancing Energy Efficiency in India: Assessment of sectoral potentials and Enhancing Energy efficiency in China: Assessment of sectoral potentials, which are part of the China and India Energy Efficiency report series that emerged from the High Impact Opportunities studies supported by the UNEP DTU Partnership in China and India. Energy efficiency delivers not […]
As the global energy efficiency hub of Sustainable Energy for All, the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency acts to connect aspiring countries, cities and districts with the technology, service and finance providers who can convert their ambition into agreed policies, funded projects and real results. These direct engagements can then be used to provide a model of coordination that can […]
July 10, 2017
Alibaba Cloud adopts eco-friendly approach to advancing data center technology
Read moreWith temperatures falling as low as -38℃, the harsh winter in Hebei Province, China makes outdoor work impossible for up to six months of the year. But it is these adverse climate conditions that also make possible the unique cooling system used in Alibaba Cloud’s North China Data Center. Engineers introduce clean and natural cold air into the server room, […]
The Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency works on building the evidence base for energy efficiency, transferring knowledge about best-practices to committed national and local governments, connecting partners and facilitating technical assistance that can help governments and local authorities to develop energy efficiency policy and initiatives that can attract finance and communicating those models and activities as widely as possible to […]
Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency has released a new publication, High Impact Opportunities for Energy Efficiency in China, which is part of the China Energy Efficiency report series that emerged from the High Impact Opportunities (HIO) studies supported by the UNEP DTU Partnership in China. It presents an analysis of energy efficiency opportunities and actions in a number of key sectors […]
The Copenhagen Centre is seeking a consultant to study energy efficiency in buildings in the City of Astrakhan. Read the background of the project and the details of the consultancy in the Terms of Reference. The purpose of the assignment is to assess the current state of energy efficiency in buildings in Microdistrict 6 and elaborate a range of technical […]
August 24, 2017
SEforALL reveals new initiative to address growing challenge of providing cooling solutions for all
Read moreAs global temperatures reach record highs, Sustainable Energy for All has announced a new initiative to identify the challenges and opportunities of providing access to affordable, sustainable cooling solutions for all. The new Cooling for All initiative will focus on how we embed growing cooling demands that can reach everyone within a clean energy transition, and in turn, support faster […]
In order to achieve very low CO2 emissions by 2050, transportation will need to shift strongly away from fossil fuels. For light-duty vehicles, the most obvious pathway now is toward electric vehicles. With over 2 million of such vehicles on the world’s roads today, this pathway is taking shape and appears promising. However, there will be 2 billion light-duty vehicles […]
The 2017 Sustainable Energy for All Forum kicked off with a stark warning: The world is not on track to reach its 2030 energy goals, including those on efficiency. To speed action, leaders in government and finance will need to better coordinate policy and investment to move more money toward clean energy. More than ever before, investors see opportunities to […]
September 1, 2017
Watch webinar – How to make internet data centres more energy efficient?
Read moreWith the massive innovations brought by the “Cloud” and the “Internet of Things”, the world is becoming ever more connected. The increased internet usage requires tremendous amounts of data to be stored, and we are already witnessing mushrooming growth in data centres over the past decade. At present, the amount of energy consumed by the world’s data centres amounts to […]
September 12, 2017
Materializing the multiple benefits of energy efficiency: Accelerating global action
Read moreAmong Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) three core energy goals, energy efficiency stands out as an opportunity that all individuals, businesses and governments can take advantage of. Energy efficiency offers a range of opportunities to improve business productivity and curb carbon emissions at the same time. It can also provide social and environmental benefits via improved health and well-being, cleaner […]
The Copenhagen Centre, with support from the Danfoss Foundation under the UN Environment District Energy in Cities Initiative, is working with the City of Astrakhan to improve and support its energy efficiency across different sectors with a focus on buildings and district energy. Russia has acknowledged energy efficiency as an important direction for its policy development. In 2008, an economy-wide […]
Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2) (www.energyefficiencycentre.org) invites developers to submit their bids for the maintenance of the Copenhagen’s Centre Knowledge Management System (KMS), the Global Buildings Performance Network (GBPN) and the Institute for Industrial Productivity platforms (IIP). Contents of the bid The bid should include the following information in the sequence indicated below: • Brief introduction about the developer. […]
December 20, 2017
UDP and IKEM to collaborate to promote energy conservation and efficiency
Read moreThe executive representatives of the Institute for Climate Protection Energy and Mobility (IKEM) and the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency at the UNEP DTU Partnership have agreed upon co-operation on research and capacity building activities promoting energy conservation and energy efficiency and through a new Memorandum of Understanding. The MoU will become the basis for the two research institutes aiming […]
The Alliance to Save Energy will hold the 11th annual Energy Efficiency Global Forum (EE Global) – the premier international energy efficiency conference – in Copenhagen May 21-22, 2018. EE Global brings together several hundred energy efficiency leaders from the private, public and non-profit sectors across the world to drive the next generation of progress in improving energy productivity. This year’s event […]
January 31, 2018
Overcoming Barriers to Investing in Energy Efficiency – New Study Brings Insights to Accelerate Climate Action
Read moreEnergy efficiency implementation at a global level is an essential dimension of climate action, and is considered fundamental to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. An overwhelming majority of the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions to the agreement submitted by countries recognize energy efficiency as a primary delivery strategy. Improving energy efficiency comes with multiple social, economic, and environmental benefits. […]
Ksenia Petrichenko from the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency, a UNEP DTU programme, has won the ‘Best Young Energy Efficiency Researcher Award’ at the World Sustainable Energy Days held in Austria last week. The World Sustainable Energy Days is one of Europe’s largest annual conferences in this field and brings together more than 700 delegates from over 50 countries from […]
More than 750 leaders from government, business, civil society and international organizations will gather 2-3 May 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal for the 2018 Sustainable Energy for All Forum. The 2018 Forum, “Leaving No One Behind”, will take place at a pivotal juncture for accelerating progress on global sustainable energy goals — under Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 — and the […]
United for Efficiency has received funds totalling $5 million from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Kigali Cooling Efficiency Program (K-CEP) to support developing and emerging economies over the next three years in planning and implementing energy efficiency policies for lighting and appliances. With these policies, countries can save up to 20 per cent in electricity consumption, while reducing […]
The Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) is continuing to drive policy change around the world towards cleaner, more efficient vehicles, including recent progress in Peru, South Africa and Ukraine. GFEI has rapidly expanded the number of countries it supports since the Paris Climate Change Conference in November 2015, in recognition of the urgent need to reduce CO2 emissions from transport […]
On May 21-22, EE Global will kick off Nordic Clean Energy Week (NCEW) with two days of unparalleled content, partnership building and networking aimed at advancing energy efficiency worldwide. Over the last decade, EE Global has established itself as the energy efficiency elite’s gathering place – the one event that draws together over 400 business executives, government leaders and advocates […]
March 13, 2018
Schneider Electric becomes new Delivery Partner of Sustainable Energy for All
Read moreSustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) has signed a new Delivery Partnership with Schneider Electric, a leading digital energy management and automation company to support SEforALL on achieving universal energy access. The four-year partnership was signed at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, by Rachel Kyte, CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for […]
March 16, 2018
DES Leverages EUR 17.8 million in Energy Efficiency and Renewables Investments
Read moreHighlights: – City signs €8.4 million loan with European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to fund construction of a new biomass energy plant. – Switch from oil to green heating is expected to slash C02 and sulphur dioxide emissions by over 90%, and save millions in fuel costs. A new renewable power plant made up of 10 biomass boilers will […]
The Copenhagen Centre is working with Malawi to improve and support its energy efficiency across different sectors with a focus on transport, buildings and industry. Like many other sub-Sahara countries, expanding access to modern energy is the top priority on Malawi’s energy policy agenda and strategies for sustainable development. Malawi’s National Energy Policy was published in 2003 and the associated […]
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Call for Consultant to Work on Aggregation of Typical Energy Efficiency Renovation Projects in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia
Read moreThe Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency is seeking to hire a Consultant (Individual or Firm) to develop the methodology for identification and aggregation of typical building renovation projects in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia into a sizable portfolio based on the required technical solutions. Click to read the full Terms of Reference Background to the assignment Through its previous […]
The Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency, the Argentinian Network of Municipalities in the face of Climate Change (RAMCC) and the Secretariat of Science and Technology of the University of Buenos Aires have designed a training course on ‘Efficient Energy Management in Municipalities’. The training course consists of 56 virtual hours, and another 6 hours of project tutoring for each participating municipality, in order to […]
The Copenhagen Centre for Energy Efficiency (C2E2) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced consultants to provide technical, financial and political insight and expertise on district energy at the global and country-level as ongoing support to implementation of the UN Environment-led District Energy in Cities Initiative in Chile. C2E2 is a lead partner of this global Initiative. The consultant will […]
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Call for consultant to conduct pre-feasibility study on district energy in Chile
Read moreThe Copenhagen Centre for Energy Efficiency (C2E2) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced consultants to support the data collection process to undertake a project pre-feasibility study on district energy in the city of Temuco, Chile. The district energy pre-feasibility study will contribute to the ongoing support of the UN Environment-led District Energy in Cities Initiative to Temuco. C2E2 is […]
The Copenhagen Centre for Energy Efficiency (C2E2) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced consultants to provide technical, financial and political insight and expertise on district energy at the global and country-level as ongoing support to implementation of the UN Environment-led District Energy in Cities Initiative in India and Malaysia. C2E2 is a lead partner of this global Initiative. The […]
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Call for consultant to conduct rapid assessments and pre-feasibility studies in Chile
Read moreThe Copenhagen Centre for Energy Efficiency (C2E2) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced consultants to prepare city-wide district energy rapid assessments for the cities of Santiago, Recoleta, Independencia, Renca and Coyhaique in Chile. The district energy rapid assessments will contribute to the ongoing support of the UN Environment-led District Energy in Cities Initiative to the government of Chile. C2E2 […]
Mark Lister, Head of the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency, explains why more innovation and investment is needed if the barriers to scaling up energy efficiency are to be successfully dismantled. 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 […]
May 23, 2018
UNECE explores ways to increase investments in energy efficiency at the EE Global 2018
Read moreImproving energy efficiency can bring multiple economic, social and environmental benefits and is widely viewed as one of the most effective ways to accelerate progress towards the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement. Investments in energy efficiency are increasing globally and have reached over USD 231 billion in 2016, constituting 12 percent of total […]
Hundreds of energy leaders from all across the world gathered in Copenhagen for the 11th Energy Efficiency Global Forum, making it the most global “EE Global” do date. Here are the highlights from the first day of the conference, which took place at the UN City and also included the Nordic Clean Energy Week Opening Reception. Opening Plenary at the UN […]
Highlights from the second day of EE Global, which gathered hundreds of high-level energy efficiency leaders at the Odd Fellow Palace in Copenhagen for a day of learning, networking and inspiring conversations on energy efficiency. Day Two of EE Global started with a call to action from Alliance President Jason Hartke, conveying the message to the audience gathered at Copenhagen’s […]
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 […]
The Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2) invites developers to submit their bids for the maintenance of the Copenhagen’s Centre Knowledge Management System (KMS), the Global Buildings Performance Network (GBPN) and the Institute for Industrial Productivity platforms (IIP). Contents of the bid The bid should include the following information in the sequence indicated below: • Brief introduction about the developer. […]
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 […]
The Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2) invites developers to submit their bids for the development of an online tool where end users will be able to input data on a number of pre-defined parameters via a developed survey format. Requirements: The data must be accessible for extraction. The end users must log in to the platform before they can […]
July 18, 2018
Chilean delegation visits Copenhagen to learn from Danish experiences in district energy, energy efficiency and waste to energy
Read moreThe 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 […]
By Xianli Zhu, Senior Economist, Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency Summer in Scandinavian countries is typically sunny, yet brief and refreshing (some may say a little too brief and refreshing), with day temperatures rarely exceeding 25°C and night temperatures often below 10°C. It is almost like living in an air-conditioned room under the blue sky, surrounded by sea and nature. […]
September 14, 2018
International meetings in Buenos Aires to enhance energy efficiency actions
Read moreThe Red Argentina de Municipios frente al Cambio Climatico (RAMCC) organised the International Workshop for Energy Efficiency at Local Level, together with UN Environment, the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (UNEP DTU Partnership), the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES), the District Energy in Cities Initiative, United for Efficiency (U4E) and the Agency for Environmental Protection of the Government of the City of Buenos […]
Two projects creating efficient district energy have won awards for Demonstration of energy efficient district energy systems in China. Both projects were designed in their initial phase by Zhuolun Chen, senior advisor at UNEP DTU Partnership’s Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency. The awards were given by the China Association of Building Energy Efficiency – China District Energy Association in September 2018 […]
UNEP DTU Partnership senior advisor for energy Dr. Romanas Savickas has been named part of The Global Smart Energy Elites 2019 The Global Smart Energy Elites is an annual publication recognising a selection of leaders and projects that are at the helm of the global smart energy revolution It highlight leaders and innovative projects from around the world, and demonstrates […]
Today UNEP DTU Partnership and Indian Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) signed a new agreement for long-term cooperation. The agreement establishes a framework between EESL and UNEP DTU Partnership’s Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency, to support faster and further energy efficiency improvement in India. This will be done through experience and knowledge sharing, joint international funding application, national policy study, […]
The Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2) invites developers to submit their bids for the maintenance of the Copenhagen’s Centre Knowledge Management System (KMS), the Global Buildings Performance Network (GBPN) and the Institute for Industrial Productivity platforms (IIP). Contents of the bid The bid should include the following information in the sequence indicated below: Brief introduction about the developer. Experience […]
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Vacancy Announcement – Research Assistant for the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency
Read moreThe Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency is recruiting a Research Assistant to support project management and implementation on energy efficiency. The successful candidate will join the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency’s international team of professionals in an interdisciplinary work environment that combines research, methodology development, capacity building and project implementation in developing countries. The work will be carried out in collaboration with […]
March 1, 2019
UNEP DTU Partnership researchers join the Young Energy Researchers Conference
Read moreTwo researchers from UNEP DTU Partnership joined the Young Energy Researchers Conference in Wels Austria this week, to present their research on batteries and behavioural biases. The conference is part of World Sustainable Energy Days, one of Europe’s largest annual conferences in this field that brings together more than 700 delegates from over 50 countries from business, public sector and […]
March 19, 2019
UNEP DTU signs MoU with Argentinian network of municipalities for energy efficiency initiatives
Read moreToday, UNEP DTU signed an MoU with the Argentinian network of municipalities to together implement energy efficiency initiatives. The signing of the MoU by Peter Skotner, Deputy Director of UNEP DTU Partnership and Mr. Ricardo Bertolino of Asociación Civil Red de Acción Climática (ACRAC) took place during the Danish State visit to Argentina, in the presence of His Royal Highness the Crown […]
The data center industry is facing significant energy challenges as demand for data is escalating worldwide, while the severity of climate change and urgency of climate action is increasing. Denmark, being at the forefront of cleantech innovation and renewable energy, is the host for a sustainability call to action event on 15th May 2019 at the UN City in Copenhagen. […]
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Cooling your home: How to connect residential buildings to district cooling? (Webinar)
Read moreDemand for space cooling is set to rise to 30% of buildings’ electricity demand by 2050 with nearly 70% of the increase coming from the residential sector (IEA, The Future of Cooling, 2018). In both developed and developing countries, such cooling demand will bring numerous benefits to the economy and our health, but will have profound impacts on the environment […]
The District Energy in Cities Initiative has achieved great results during last year. More cities and countries are turning to district energy systems as a mean of unlocking decentralized energy, improving energy efficiency, introducing higher rates of renewables, and achieving greater circularity and resilience. The Initiative is one of six accelerators of the SEforALL Energy Efficiency Hub, hosted by the UNEP […]
Last week saw the launch of the new ‘Global ESCO Network’ at the G20 meeting in Tokyo. A network that aims to unleash the potential that Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) have to deliver some of the best returns on green investments, reduce energy consumption and combat excess greenhouse gas emissions. The ESCO concept of using energy savings to pay for […]
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2nd UfM Energy and Climate Business Forum: Supporting local authorities in their efforts towards the energy transition
Read moreGabriela Prata Dias will be speaking for the “Session 1- Setting the Scene: Regional Framework“. This session aims to provide a general framework on the state of play of local authorities actions regarding energy efficiency, climate change adaptation and mitigation as well as renewable energies, with a special focus on shared regional challenges and opportunities.
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Call for consultant to support our work on tools to help the implementation of energy efficiency at local level
Read more1. Background Energy efficiency is part of Sustainable Development Goal 7, under which the global rate of improvement should be doubled by 2030; moreover, the targets set forth in the Paris Climate Agreement have put energy efficiency high on the political, industrial and civil society agenda, as an essential strategy for emissions reduction. The implementation of energy efficiency projects at […]
Local governments around the world have started to take initiatives to lead the necessary processes to create resilient communities in the face of climate change. They have formed, for example, coalitions to boost and accelerate climate action through the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy and help nations to set new and more ambitious climate goals for the coming […]
Copenhagen Centre for Energy Efficiency (C2E2) is implementing a new project on strengthening local vocational skills in the area of energy efficiency. The overall global project, which runs until the end of 2021, aims to create or strengthen local vocational skills in the area of energy efficiency. The project is being executed in multiple countries, and C2E2 is seeking for […]
District heating and district cooling, also known as district energy systems, is a crucial technical solution for clean and liveable cities. The UN Environment, together with many other partners, is providing technical support to a dozen countries in their efforts for district energy development. How to measure and report the energy, climate change mitigation, and other social and economic benefits […]
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Consultancy Support for Capacity Building in DHAT and Training Program Development
Read moreCopenhagen Centre for Energy Efficiency (C2E2) is implementing a new project on Strengthening local vocational skills in the area of district energy. The overall Sino-Danish pilot project, which runs until the middle of 2020, aims to create or strengthen local vocational skills in the area of district heating in China. The project is being executed in China under the signed […]
Energy efficiency remains the cheapest, easiest step to help reach Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) on clean and affordable energy for all while simultaneously decarbonizing the global economy, cleaning the air we breathe, and expanding energy access. However, on the eve of the final decade to achieve the SDGs, we are still missing the mark on investment needed for energy […]
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Powering Digital Transformation through Sustainable Datacentres – Organized by UNEP DTU Partnership
Read moreDatacenters have an important role to play in digital transformation. Today’s datacenters have the potential to become a dynamic change agent within smart urban systems. The growth of inefficient datacentre brings irreversible economic and environmental ramifications to the society. Currently, the world’s datacentres consumed 3% of global electricity with a growth project to 20% by 2025. These power hungry datacentres […]
The head of strategy at Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency Gabriela Dias, participated in the “District Heating Development in Chile” seminar, organized by the Latin American Business Forum and her presentation was about the “Overview UNEP–DES initiative in Latin America”. Find Out More
UNEP DTU Partnership (UDP) is a leading international research and advisory institution on energy, climate and sustainable development. It is an independent Centre within the Department for Management at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). As a collaborating centre of UN Environment (UNEP), UDP works with a large range of international institutions, national governments, and research institutions, to assist countries […]
Through a long-term cooperation with the National Energy Conservation Center (NECC) of China on Clean Heating, Denmark has a unique opportunity to help shape the framework that will determine the future of the Chinese heating market. The implementing agreement, signed between the DEA and NECC in February 2017, has laid a strong foundation for the bilateral cooperation. A successful strategic […]
This week, UNEP DTU Partnership joined the DTU High Tech Summit highlighting the needs and possibilities for green solutions within the energy and datacentre sectors. The DTU High Tech Summit is part conference and part exhibition with a vision to create the largest research-based meeting place in Denmark within the field of digitization. The summit aims to create the perfect […]
November 19, 2019
Sector Dialogues Event – Workshop on governance and energy transition: challenges and opportunities
Read moreThe head of strategy “Business Models and Markets” at UNEP DTU Partnership and project manager of Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency Gabriela Dias, participated in the “Sector Dialogues Event” in Brazil. Her presentation was about the opportunities in the energy efficiency space. Find Out More
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Data insights to foster the uptake of energy efficiency technologies in EU residential buildings (Webinar)
Read moreThe ambitious strategy of turning EU countries into low carbon economies assumes reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 80% below the level from 1990. This target can’t be achieved without significant changes in building energy use and installed HVAC equipment. Currently 75% of buildings in EU are energy inefficient and the actual rate of renovation is not sufficient to achieve ambitious […]
Under the auspices of the Union for the Mediterranean, this event will gather the national experts who are members of the UfM REEE Platform Working Group on energy efficiency (EE) in Appliances established in January 2019 (at the annual meeting of the UfM Energy platforms), and of the meetMED taskforce on EE in Appliances. The sessions will have a specific […]
Notification: To access all the functionalities needed for the Conference, please download the latest Zoom version here. Main Objectives and targeted audience To foster political support to integrate behavioural insights in energy efficiency policy making and programme designing; To facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas, field experiences, and scientific studies among researchers, practitioners, and government officials regarding the application of […]
Copenhagen Centre for Energy Efficiency (C2E2) is implementing a new project on Strengthening skills in the area of energy efficiency. The overall global project, which runs until the end of 2021, aims to create or strengthen local vocational skills in the area of energy efficiency. The project is being executed in multiple countries, and C2E2 is seeking for their work […]
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Energy Service Companies in Nationally Determined Contributions- ‘ESCOs in NDCs’ – the energy efficiency accelerator for climate action
Read moreWe hereby invite you to a side event exploring ESCOs effectiveness in unleashing investments for energy efficiency, and their role in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement by realizing national and sub‐national governments’ energy efficiency potential. The event is co‐organised by: The Global ESCO Network The Spanish National Research Centre on Energy Environment and Technology, CIEMAT Chile’s National ESCO […]
December 13, 2019
Vietnam Energy Partnership Group (VEPG) High-Level Meeting and Stakeholder Forum 2019
Read moreThe event brings together high-level representatives from the Government of Viet Nam, Development Partners, as well as from the Private Sector, Research and Civil Society. The HLM prives a platform to present the progress made of the forty (40) Policy Recommendations from the Technical Working Groups the Viet Nam Energy Partnership Group (VEPG) in the areas of Renewable Energy, Energy […]
C2E2 supports Kenya Ministry of Energy develop the country’s 1st National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy
Read moreC2E2 expert and a C2E2-funded local consultant participated in the 3-day retreat of the Technical Committee to provide suggestions on the exposure draft of the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy. Supporting the development of NEECS is part of the C2E2’s efforts to implement the MoU with the Kenya’s Ministry of Energy. The Ministry, which coordinates the NEECS development, hopes gear […]
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Consultancy Support for the deployment and investments in district energy systems
Read moreThe UN Secretary-General convened a summit on September 2019 to mobilize political and economic dynamism at the highest levels to advance climate actions that enable implementation of many of the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. “Cities and Local Action” is one of the action portfolios that is included in the programme, to ensure that the transformative actions […]
The event will be held virtually. 2019 has been a pivotal year for climate change awareness, where corporate organizations are now racing not only to join the fight against climate change, but also to avoid shrinking profits or funding restrictions as consumers and investors alike demand green-friendly sustainable businesses. “The SDG goals represent a call for action by all countries […]
Today, nearly half of the global population has internet access through computers, tablets, and mobile phones. Digital technologies make our society more connected, reliable, efficient and intelligent. However while digitalization has opened up unbelievable opportunities for individuals and organizations, it also puts a heavy price on carbon emissions. How much carbon footprint does the information and communications technology (ICT) sector […]
Data centres have become key in supporting ICT services in modern societies, and with their growing use and importance comes an ever-growing carbon footprint. In the first issue of the new Data Centre brief series, published by UNEP DTU Partnership’s Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency, the question of how we can ensure environmentally sustainable data centres is analysed through the […]
The Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency is starting to see the fruits of its collaboration agreement with the Argentinean Network of Municipalities Against Climate Change (RAMCC). Members of RAMCC have entered into a historical agreement to jointly purchase LED luminaires to replace conventional street lighting bulbs. Thirty-two municipalities have bundled their sustainability and climate action investments in, and created a trust fund […]
A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UNEP DTU Partnership and The China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, furthers work on sustainable datacentres and energy efficiency in the Digital sector. The collaboration agreement was signed by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology – Cloud Computing & Big Data Research Institute and UNEP DTU Partnership – Copenhagen Centre […]
April 24, 2020
In times of health, economic and climate crisis, energy efficiency is part of the answer
Read moreThe multiple benefits of adopting more efficient energy demand practices in buildings, industry, agriculture and transport, now renovated as part of the solution to unprecedented challenges, are well known. Energy efficiency can make a significant contribution to decarbonisation by reducing the use of fossil fuels, reducing contamination and consequently improving air quality. This effect alone has positive impacts on public […]
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Consultant for support on energy efficiency dissemination and implementation on municipalities
Read moreThe first objective is to support the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2) during the process of transforming the existing tool for water supply systems into an online tool for self-rapid assessment and the its divagation together with the in-house street lighting tool developed in collaboration with United for Efficiency (U4E). The second objective of the consultancy is provide support […]
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Llamado a concurso para la organización de curso virtual de capacitación sobre agregación de proyectos en materia de eficiencia energética para municipalidades de América Latina
Read moreAntecedentes El Centro de Eficiencia Energética de Copenhague, C2E2 por su sigla en inglés, el que siendo una parte institucional de la Asociación UNEP DTU Partnership, está dedicado a acelerar la implementación global de políticas y programas dedicados a mejorar la eficiencia energética (EE). En el contexto de la iniciativa Energía Sustentable para todos (SEforALL) del Secretario de las Naciones […]
The Mediterranean local communities play a key role in the energy transition. Cities are in the best position to take actions on the ground and to meet local needs in order to address pressing challenges related to growing energy demand, the climate emergency, and the need to find innovative and efficient solutions for their citizens. The Mediterranean region is rich […]
EU Taxonomy & Green Finance Initiatives for Residential projects Date: 25 June, 2020 Start: 2.30pm GMT / 3.30pm CEST / 4.30pm EEST Duration: 1½ hours Access link: https://www.gotomeet.me/c2e2/smarter-finance-for-families No need to register. The link will be activated the day of the event. Our SMARTER discussion features Sean Kidney, the co-founder and CEO of the Climate Bonds Initiative, an international NGO working […]
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Digital Climate Emergency Series – Beyond Energy Efficiency – Life Cycle Based Data Centre Sustainability EP.2 (Webinar)
Read moreJuly 2, 2020, 11 AM – 12:45 PM CEST As the role of data centre keeps increasing, so will concerns over its huge energy use, increased energy cost, associated impacts on climate change and more corporate social responsibility pressures. In recent years, the data center industry has made excellent progress in enhancing energy efficiency and adopting renewable energy sources. However, […]
June 30, 2020
UNEP DTU signs MoU with Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) for energy efficiency initiatives
Read moreOn 29th of May, UNEP DTU signed an MoU with the Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) to together implement energy efficiency initiatives. The two organizations will now begin to explore possible collaborations in the areas of capacity building and project implementation. Specifically on projects for training and development of energy initiatives in some selected areas and sectors in Mozambique.
Intended for mayors, technical teams and municipal officials of Latin American cities and municipalities. Dual objective Firstly, to provide a streamlined and structured orientation on how to prepare a comprehensive Strategic Energy Efficiency Plan for cities and municipalities. Second, provide guidance on the technical, operational and financial aspects related to the project bundling approach, which could greatly facilitate the implementation […]
This webinar offers an overview and help navigate in various modalities for energy efficiency upgrades in buildings at the municipal level. Buildings account for 40 percent of global energy consumption and nearly the same share of CO2 emissions. Consequently, reducing the energy consumption of buildings will be a key priority for any country or community striving to lower energy expenses […]
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Stakeholder Coordination in District Energy Systems. The Case of Combined Cooling, Heating and Power in Zhuhai (Webinar)
Read moreThis Webinar has been designed for national and local authorities, including project managers and sponsors, technical experts, as well as local energy utilities, with the aim of providing fundamental knowledge to initiate and promote the development of district energy projects.
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Unlocking energy efficiency in municipalities: water-energy nexus in existing water supply systems (Webinar)
Read moreWater availability is a main driver for sustainable development. Interdependencies between water and energy sectors are very strong and need to be addressed as a whole to be able to tackle resource stresses caused by climate change, commonly known the water-energy nexus. On the other hand, high electricity demand can lead to unsustainable costs of operation of water supply systems […]
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Refining Energy and Climate actions in Kenya: how is UNEP-DTU Partnership providing support? (Webinar)
Read moreUNEP-DTU Partnership (UDP) focuses on the latest scientific knowledge and evidence-based analysis to provide technical support to developing countries on energy and climate change. Each year, UDP deploys significant efforts through a large portfolio projects in more than sixty developing countries around the world. In this webinar, we will showcase our multiple ongoing activities in Kenya on energy efficiency policy […]
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Applying Behavioral Insights for Cost-effective Energy Efficiency Interventions (Webinar)
Read moreRecent developments of behavioural sciences offer valuable insights on human thinking and choices. They indicate the existence of many common human biases; the context and considerations other than personal utility maximization often affect human decisions. Hundreds of governments around the world are integrating these findings into the designing of their policies and measures. The advantage of gentle nudging for scaling […]
Many energy efficiency opportunities are profitable, and private investment plays a key role in energy efficiency implementation. It requires technical expertise to identify and assess energy efficiency opportunities and design actions and projects. Perceived risks and lack of access to finance is another barrier to energy efficiency investment. Energy performance contracting (EPC) is one of the tested business models for […]
The eTraining session will be contacted to the following 5 dates: Module 1: 16th of March, 09:30 CET Module 2 & Module 3.1-3.3: 18th of March, 09:30 CET Module 3.4-3.7: 22nd of March, 09:30 CET Module 4: 25th of March, 09:30 CET Module 5 & 6: 29th of March, 09:30 CEST If you decide to attend, our webinar system is […]
A sustainable solution in Energy Poverty now and the future is quality housing coupled with green financing. This SMARTER webinar features different expert viewpoints from sustainable architecture, banking and social inclusion, focusing on SMARTER initiative’s actions in hybrid funding, setting up a municipal platform, financial products and case studies.
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Evaluación de la brecha de habilidades y conocimientos en Eficiencia Energética en el sector de la Construcción en Argentina (Webinar)
Read moreEl Webinar se va a hacer en Español Este webinar presenta el proceso y resultados obtenidos del proyecto “Evaluación de la brecha de competencias y conocimientos en eficiencia energética en edificios (EEB)”, desarrollado en Argentina durante el último año. A través de una breve exposición, se describirán los principales hallazgos y la perspectiva de los actores, principalmente del sector educativo, […]
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Incorporating Energy Service Companies in Nationally Determined Contributions – Book Launch (Webinar)
Read moreDespite the high benefits and low cost of energy efficiency as a major solution for mitigating climate change, a large number of energy efficiency opportunities remain untapped due to multiple barriers. ESCOs, which combine technical expertise and financing, are businesses that can play an important role in boosting private investments in energy efficiency implementation and thus also climate change mitigation. […]
The Research Assistant is placed in the section on Business Models & Finance, which seeks to support developing countries and emerging economies on early stage project/investment preparation and development of enabling policy frameworks for investments. This includes technical and financial rapid assessment, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies. The section also develops financial architecture and models for implementation and replication, all of […]
January 25, 2021
Innovative Data-Centre Cooling Technologies in China – Liquid Cooling Solution
Read moreThe data centre industry is facing significant challenges in terms of energy use and sustainability, as demand for data is escalating worldwide, while the severity of climate change and urgency of climate action is increasing. A large part of the energy used in a data centre is consumed when elaborate cooling systems remove heat to keep temperatures stable. Over 40% […]
This webinar is part of the training modules offered by the District Energy in Cities Initiative. It provides key insights of business models to ensure the viability of district energy projects for both heating and cooling systems. Among other aspects, the webinar covers projects that require leveraging state funding, financing models with a price cap, business models structuring when there are substitutes […]
This webinar presents the process and results of the “Assessment of Skills and Knowledge Gap in Energy Efficiency in Buildings (EEB)”, developed in Argentina during the past year. Through a brief exposition, the main findings and the perspective of stakeholders, mainly from the education sector, but also from the government and the private sector will be depicted. Likewise, proposals to […]
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Energy mapping and data collection to identify long-term opportunities for district energy systems (Webinar)
Read moreThis webinar presents the background of energy mapping and data collection needed, including: The role of energy mapping in district energy planning Characterization of main types of energy mappings in district energy development Key steps in the development of energy mapping across various levels of detail Best case practices, strengths and limitations Lessons learned & recommendations
Lighting, appliances and equipment account for more than 50% of total global electricity demand which is expected to more than double by 2050 in developing countries. However, energy-efficient lighting, appliances and equipment can save energy, emissions and in all global regions more than $60 Billion annually. Right energy efficiency policies can represent 40% of the emissions reductions to achieve the […]
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Policy development: Integrating district energy systems into urban planning (Webinar)
Read moreThe objective of this webinar is to present the fundamentals of policy development in district energy systems (DES) planning. The participants will get an overview of key steps in policy development to integrate DES in urban planning along with lessons learned through the experience of the best practice in the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA), Malaysia. Agenda Introduction to the […]
30 September, 2021 02:00 PM CEST The Building Blocks of Residential Green Finance – the rationale, methodology, and initial results of implementing a successful, international residential green finance program to benefit our citizens, the planet, and a climate-ready banking sector. What key trends are driving the substantial growth in the green finance market? How do homes in a bank portfolio […]
Digitalisation is an ever-increasing part of our lives, driving change and development at speeds hitherto unimaginable. In a new series of podcasts, we look at how information and communication technologies (ICTs) can help drive climate action and sustainable development. Listen to the first episode here. While ICTs could help address climate concerns and enable the much-needed shift toward a circular […]
Energy efficiency – the low hanging fruit of climate action – needs to be improved, but it requires the right mix of skills and knowledge Improving energy efficiency is widely recognised as a key element and a low hanging fruit in addressing climate change while at the same time contributing to sustainable development. Specifically, energy management represents a significant opportunity […]
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Skills and knowledge gap assessment in the commercial and manufacturing sectors in Kenya (Webinar)
Read moreThis webinar presents the process and results of the “Assessment of Skills and Knowledge Gap in Energy Efficiency Professionals in Kenya”, conducted over the past year. Through a brief exposition, the main findings and the perspective of stakeholders, mainly from the education sector, but also from the government and the private sector will be depicted. Likewise, proposals to address and […]
Hosted at the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre In-person only event There is a fundamental disconnect between the finance community and energy efficiency. The Mission Efficiency Financing Charette will be convened to undo this disconnect. The charette will bring together two groups: the world’s finance community (private sector, development banks, philanthropic organizations, climate finance facilities, etc.) and the projects and initiatives […]
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Hydrogen & Carbon Capture. Facilitating Green Hydrogen Production and Export (Webinar)
Read moreDuring the webinar, Dr. Romanas Savickas will make an introduction to Hydrogen development roots and history, the comparison and Hydrogen potential VS other fuels, Hydrogen properties and due to this related transportation issues and potential opportunities, Hydrogen market costs and future trends, Hydrogen strategies of different countries, Mapping global Hydrogen supply-demand, Global Hydrogen import/export potential, Discussion on facilitating Green Hydrogen […]
Transportation is responsible for 24% of the direct global CO2 emissions due to fossil fuel combustion. The Paris agreement on climate change set the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels. Electric Vehicles (EVs) are widely considered a powerful mitigation option to reduce CO2 emissions from buses, passenger cars […]
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District Energy – A Case study of Zakito Deep Sea Water District Cooling in Curaçao (Webinar)
Read moreThe webinar will present the case study of the Zakito District Cooling project in Curacao, one of the winners of the 7th global district energy climate awards. The project is designed to utilize deep sea water to meet the cooling demand. The realization of the project will unlock the vast potential of District Cooling and related Deep Seawater Industry projects […]
Floating Office Rotterdam is the largest floating office in the world. Off-grid and carbon-neutral, it floats if water levels rise due to climate change. The heat pump with surface water heat exchange is one of the innovations that showcases the building’s mission for climate change. The heat/cold generation is supplied by 2 heat pumps which are placed in the floating […]
During the webinar, our speaker from the OECD will present the main findings from their analysis of how Green Hydrogen can contribute to the decarbonisation of the economy and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. They will also present scenarios of global hydrogen demand in 2050 and the role of low-carbon hydrogen in cumulative emissions reduction. The OECD work primarily […]
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100 Good Practices of Sustainable Energy Actions in Cities – An Overview and Recommendations for Replication (Webinar)
Read moreCities are the centres of economic activities and population in all parts of the world. From 2018 to 2021, the Copenhagen Centre on Energy Efficiency (C2E2), in its role as the SEforALL energy efficiency hub, used a standard template to systematically collect good practices of energy efficiency actions in cities and published them in Copenhagen’s Centre Knowledge Management System. The […]
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Empowering the energy transition: energy cooperatives and energy communities (Webinar)
Read moreAlthough a nascent business model, today energy cooperatives and energy communities cover already a wide range of activities in renewable energies and energy efficiency in several countries. These are local and citizen-led initiatives that put in common investment means and democratic principles to implement the energy transition. Decentralized renewables and small-scale energy efficiency can quickly materialise and become a solution […]
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How Green is “Green Hydrogen”? The differences between Green, Low-Carbon and Renewable Hydrogen (Webinar)
Read moreThere are various ways in which Hydrogen can be produced, with corresponding differences in environmental impact. These differences are classified as Hydrogen Colours, though these do not equate to a clear difference in greenhouse emissions. Hence a plethora of related terms like “Renewable Hydrogen”, “Low-Carbon Hydrogen” and “Clean Hydrogen” are often used. It is therefore important to ask the following […]
Credit and loan officers in banks and other financial institutions are not energy efficiency specialists. The International Energy Efficiency Financing Protocol (IEEFP) has been developed to provide concepts and guidelines to help them assess financing opportunities for energy efficiency projects. It focuses on the key elements needed to evaluate and provide attractive loans to facility owners, ESCOs, and other potential […]
The rising cooling demand is a pressing concern for energy planners in the GCC region, contributing to higher natural gas consumption in power generation and reducing the prospects for exports. District cooling is increasingly seen as an alternative to conventional cooling due to its lower energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions. The district cooling capacity has expanded exponentially in the […]
India’s per capita carbon emissions are low, about 1.8 tons, but the combined figure makes it the third largest emitter globally. The Energy Conservation Act in 2001 introduced energy service companies in the country to induce private capital into energy efficiency. This makes India one of the important markets for ESCO services, where ESCOs have been active for more than […]
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Regulaciones de Eficiencia Energética en Edificaciones – Experiencias en Latinoamérica (Webinar)
Read moreEl Webinar se va a hacer en Español Las edificaciones son responsables del 32% del consumo de energía mundial y un 25% de las emisiones de CO2. Edificios más eficientes pueden generar beneficios económicos, reducir el impacto ambiental, mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas y la productividad de las ciudades. La eficiencia energética en edificaciones no solo reducirá los […]
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Instrumentos financieros para promover la Eficiencia Energética – Experiencias en Latinoamérica (Webinar)
Read moreEl Webinar se va a hacer en Español Una de las principales barreras con que se encuentra la aplicación de medidas de eficiencia energética en los distintos sectores es el acceso a financiamiento. Por un lado, en ciertos casos se requieren períodos de repago más largos que los esperados para ciertas inversiones debido a la presencia de subsidios a la energía; […]
El Webinar se va a hacer en Español A medida que los países revisan sus Contribuciones Nacionalmente Determinadas (NDC, por sus siglas en inglés) en el marco del Acuerdo de París, el rol de la eficiencia energética se vuelve cada vez más relevante. Las medidas de eficiencia energética pueden reducir significativamente las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, mejorar la seguridad […]
This webinar will focus on the critical role of energy efficiency within the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of key African countries. Speakers from Ghana, South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, and Mauritius will present their strategies for integrating energy efficiency into their NDCs to combat climate change. These discussions are essential for amplifying energy efficiency initiatives, exploring opportunities for policy alignment, and […]
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Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Data Centrers: Key Strategies and Innovations (Webinar)
Read moreThis webinar will explore the crucial role of energy efficiency in the rapidly expanding data centre industry. With the increasing demand for data services, the need to improve the energy efficiency of data centres has never been more critical. The session will cover innovations in cooling technologies and sustainable practices to reduce the environmental impact of these facilities. Expert speakers […]
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Maritime Decarbonization: A Critical Component of the Global Climate Action Agenda (Webinar)
Read moreThe shipping industry significantly contributes to global greenhouse gas emissions, making maritime decarbonization vital for climate action. As the world works toward ambitious climate goals, the decarbonization of maritime transport is essential to reducing emissions and mitigating the impacts of climate change. This webinar, held in collaboration with the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), will explore the critical role […]
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 […]
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From Hard to Abate to Hard to Ignore: Shipping’s Historic Climate Regulation and the Impact on Developing States (Webinar)
Read moreThe 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 […]
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Webinar: Business Models and Finance to Enhance Energy Efficiency in AI & Data Centres in Emerging Economies
Read moreThis webinar marks the launch of a new policy brief developed by UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre’s “Business Models and Finance to Enhance Energy Efficiency in AI and Data Centres in Emerging Economies.” The brief highlights the urgent need to align the rapid expansion of AI and digital infrastructure with sustainable energy practices, especially in emerging economies where power systems are […]
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Modelos de Negocio y Finanzas para la Eficiencia Energética en Centros de Datos e IA en América Latina y el Caribe (Webinar)
Read moreEl Webinar se va a hacer en Español Este seminario web marca el lanzamiento del nuevo informe de política del UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre titulado: “Modelos de Negocio y Finanzas para Impulsar la Eficiencia Energética en Centros de Datos y Aplicaciones de Inteligencia Artificial en Economías Emergentes.” El documento analiza la urgente necesidad de alinear la rápida expansión de la infraestructura […]
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From Energy Audits to Action: Advancing Energy Efficiency in Buildings in Mauritius (Webinar)
Read more2-day training workshop 10th of June, 12:00 PM CEST 11th of June, 12:00 PM CEST This interactive training workshop is designed to help energy auditors, building professionals, facility managers, ESCOs, and students translate energy audit findings into real energy efficiency improvements in buildings. Participants will gain practical insights into energy audit methodologies, best practices for identifying and prioritizing energy conservation […]
