Global Science, Technology and Innovation Conference 2017

The G-STIC 2017 conference focuses on connecting technological innovation to decision making for sustainability. It aims to build knowledge bases and global expert networks to support the technological transitions needed for the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Press Release: Local Project Launch of ‘Climate Change, Clean Energy and Urban Water’ Project

Ms. Dessislava Choumelova of the EU Delegation to South Africa speaks at the project launch event

The project “Climate Change, Clean Energy and Urban Water” has entered its implementation phase, as was announced during an event at the Department of Environmental Affairs in Pretoria, South Africa last Friday. The 2.5-year project is funded by the EU, with UNIDO as Implementation Partner and REEEP as Execution Partner. The initiative promotes the market-based deployment of energy efficiency measures and clean energy technologies and services in municipal waterworks, commencing with pilot demonstration projects in South Africa.

Private Financing Advisory Network Relaunched under REEEP and UNIDO Hosting

On the 10th of May, 2017, the Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) was officially relaunched under its new hosting arrangement with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) in cooperation with REEEP in Vienna, Austria. Under this arrangement, PFAN’s activities will be scaled up by a factor of two to five by the year 2020.

Vienna Energy Forum 2017

REEEP is a partner in the organisation of the Vienna Energy Forum (VEF) 2017, which will be themed Sustainable energy for the implementation of the SDGs and the Paris Agreement. It will highlight the multiplier effects of integrated approaches for sustainable development, and accentuate the potential of the sustainable energy nexus as well as innovation to drive accelerated sustainable growth.

Press Release: REEEP and PFAN Side Event at COP22: Experts stress crucial importance of financing for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in ensuring success of the Paris Agreement

The Panel at the SME financing for NDCs side event

At the 22^nd Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), a panel of experts discussed how innovative financing solutions and closer stakeholder engagement can help developing countries reach and exceed the targets set in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the 2015 Paris Agreement, and how to ensure small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a meaningful and central role in this effort. The panel included high-level representatives from the public and private sector.

SE4All Workshop on the Water-Energy-Food Nexus

In September 2015, world leaders formally adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 associated targets which are aimed at stimulating action over the next 15 years in areas of critical importance for a more equitable and sustainable world. The strong linkages between the SDGs underlines the notion that progress on each goal will be critical for progress on others, with increasing understanding for the implementation of the SDGs through an integrated framework that demands close collaboration at all levels of governance. As a result, the water-energy-food nexus has emerged as a crucial policy and governance approach for integrated planning and implementation of the SDGs.

7th European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns (ESCT)

The 7th ESCT conference "A green and socially responsible economy: a solution in times of crisis?" will focus on governance and finance for sustainable development aiming to find lasting solutions to the current crisis both from an economic and an environmental point of view.

Indonesia Power

A recent REEEP project looked at optimising Jakarta's bus rapid transit system.

The 3rd Annual Indonesia Power Conference is Indonesia’s premier power event, where commercial opportunities and new projects are identified. Kate Greer, REEEP's Regional Director for Southeast Asia & Pacific will be a speaker.

Experts Meeting and Workshop on Harmonised Technical Guidelines for PV Systems in the Pacific Islands

The Sustainable Energy Industry Association of the Pacific Islands (SEIAPI), the Itnernational REnewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Pacific Power Association (PPA), will jointly organise an expert meeting and workshop in order to introduce two Technology Guidelines for Solar Photovoltaic Systems in the Pacific region.

ECREEE Call for Proposals Now Open

The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), based in Praia, Cabo Verde, has launched the second call of the ECOWAS Renewable Energy Facility (EREF)

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