Themes: Low carbon energy

Themes: Low carbon energy

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Completed
Project : National financing strategies for the implementation of low carbon development strategies

This project focuses on identifying opportunities for taking forward the National Financing Strategy (NFS) approach which helps to identify the key financing challenges and opportunities for implementation of Low Carbon Development Strategies in Chile, Colombia and Peru.

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20th July 2013
New study sheds light on the Nigerian off-grid solar market A recent workshop in Lagos presented an exciting first glimpse into the findings of the Lighting Africa market intelligence research on the opportunities and challenges for off-grid solar in Nigeria.
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15th July 2013
CFAS recommended reading 4 - Meeting Renewable Energy Targets Authors: S.Singer, Athena Ballesteros, Sarah Martin, Davida Wood Date: June 2013
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15th July 2013
CFAS recommended reading - Renewables 2013 Global Status Report, chapter 4 on Policy landscape (REN 21, 2013) Authors: REN21, 2013 Date: June 2013
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10th July 2013
Carbon markets - bad to the bone? Carbon markets have seen a turbulent decade and many flaws remain, but they may still offer a decisive weapon in the fight against anthropogenic climate change, argues Max Horstink.
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14th June 2013
How energy policy can help tackle chronic poverty CPAN have launched a new Energy Policy Guide to provide guidance for developing country policy makers and their advisers when considering the specific measures necessary to ensure that chronically poor people are included in efforts to deliver sustainable energy for all.
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17th May 2013
Nepal's district climate and energy plans As part of a series of case studies on low emissions development strategies in Asia, the Government of Nepal discuss in a new CDKN and Asia LEDS Partnership briefing note the story behind their District Climate and Energy Plans
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16th May 2013
INSIDE STORY: Pioneering renewable energy options: Thailand takes up the challenge In this Inside Story we identify factors to can explain the relative success of Thailand's renewable energy policies and highlight some lessons for future development.
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3rd May 2013
Lighting a billion lives in India As part of a series of case studies on low emissions development strategies in Asia, TERI discuss in a new CDKN and Asia LEDS Partnership briefing note the story behind their Lighting a Billion Lives initiative
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Completed
Project : Developing a carbon reduction, resources and opportunities toolkit for Kenya’s flower sector

Kenya’s flower sector contributed over £350 million to the national economy in 2011. The flower sector aims to develop a unified response to climate change through practical and localized accounting and management solutions for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, energy efficiency and water use.

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30th April 2013
Modelling the social costs of mitigation policies Efforts to curb GHG emissions within countries will have ripple effects throughout the economy. Computer models currently under development offer useful tools for policy makers to explore scenarios illustrating the social costs of different mitigation actions.
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23rd April 2013
Creating a roadmap for renewable energy A project in Central America aims to build on the region’s foundations as a global leader in renewable energy, help it reduce its growing reliance on fossil fuels and improve its sustainability. CDKN’s Carolyn Fry interviews Adam Dolezal of the Worldwatch Institute about findings from the project’s first phase.