R20 Austria: Regions - The Key Actors for Energy Turnaround

The R20 is a public-private partnership, bringing together subnational governments; businesses; financial institutions; academic institutions; non-profit organizations; intergovernmental organizations, and United Nations Programme to develop and implement measurable, large-scale, low-carbon and climate resilient economic development projects at the subnational level which can simultaneously solve the climate crisis and build a sustainable global economy. This solution is already underway; has been proven at scale; and therefore, can now be rapidly expanded on a global scale.

1 Billion m2

"One billion square metres" is an effort to promote residential positive energy buildings that is driven by REEEP and the Global Buildings Performance Network (GBPN).

Webinar: Linked Data for the Environmental Sector - Use Cases and Opportunities

This webinar introduces several good practice examples achieving data governance in using the linked open data paradigms. Together with a basic overview of the possibilities of linked open data you get an appealing picture of the new opportunities which are provided by these principles and technologies, also for your organisation! Registration is free!

The Role of Networks in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaption

The risk from natural hazards is projected to further increase in many regions due to a growing exposure of human activities often combined with increased vulnerability and the projected increase in frequency and intensity of hazards due to effects of global warming. For the development and implementation of (more) effective risk reduction policies, a close collaboration and knowledge exchange between decision makers, the scientific community, the private sector and civil society is needed.

Asia Utility Week 2014

Asian Utility Week is the premier platform for electric utility stakeholders in Asia, focusing on regional and global developments in metering, transmission and distribution, and clean power generation technologies.

REEEP participates in special event on stakeholder engagement to fast track grid projects in India

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), in association with Department for International Development, UK (DFID) REEEP as knowledge partner, organized a special event on stakeholder engagement to fast track grid connected projects under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) on February 5th, during the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit (DSDS). This event was part of a broader consultation to develop a roadmap for the larger and faster implementation program on solar energy sector, supported by DFID, TERI and REEEP.

Regional Interventions and Partners Meeting held in New Delhi

The Regional Intervention and Partners’ meeting was held at TERI India Habitat Center, New Delhi on the 31st of Jan 2014, where over 30 stakeholders participated in the consultations. The meeting discussions included new developments within the organization, the evolution of existing and future call priorities and possible interventions. Discussion sessions were held around Open Data and energy positive buildings, their relevance to the region, and ways forward.

World Water Day 2014: Water and Energy

Water and energy are closely interlinked and interdependent. Energy generation and transmission requires utilization of water resources, particularly for hydroelectric, nuclear, and thermal energy sources. Conversely, about 8% of the global energy generation is used for pumping, treating and transporting water to various consumers.

Solar and Off-Grid Renewables Africa 2014

Solar and Off-Grid Renewables Africa is a major new international, top-level conference and networking event which aims to support and accelerate the deployment of solar and off-grid renewable energy in Africa.

It will help break down the barriers to development - financial, political, technological - by bringing together key stakeholders, including investors, policy makers, developers, energy companies, financiers, NGOs, manufacturers and suppliers.

Adapt to warmer world say US scientists

There is no silver bullet for tackling climate change, US scientists say. The only option is for every part of society to accept the need to adapt to it.

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