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Responsible renewable energy sources
… WCC-2012-Res-088-EN Responsible renewable energy sources RECALLING that the mission of the IUCN is to … and ecologically sustainable”; CONSCIOUS that access to energy sources is important to human development; RECOGNIZING that demand for energy is growing in many parts of the world; RECALLING that …
Patents and clean energy technologies in Africa
… United Nations Environment Programme Patents and clean energy technologies in Africa Cover Installation of solar panels to supply energy for irrigation system pumps The full report can be … framework in order to improve access to technology and efficiency of patent protection. In line with the call to …
Energy subsidies: Lessons learned in assessing their impact and designing policy reforms
… 3 In principle, any measure that keeps prices for energy consumers below market levels or for energy producers above market levels or that reduces costs … resulting in high energy intensity and low energy efficiency. Large consumer subsidies, together with lack of …
Energy, Ecosystems and livelihoods: Understanding linkages in the face of climate change impacts
… with IUCN. HELIO is an independent network of leading energy analysts whose objective is to identify, assess, measure and publicise the contribution of energy systems and policies to sustainable and equitable … the coconut is a potential fuel source. Once processed the efficiency and power output of copra oil is roughly …
Feed-in tariffs and a policy Instrument for promoting renewable energies and green economies in developing countries
… and Alexander Koch, Associate Programme Officer of the Energy Branch, UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and … and Review Workshop Participants Asoka Abeygunawardana, Energy Forum / Advisor to Minister of Power and Energy, Sri … of total energy investments were directed towards energy efficiency and renewable energy (including the expansion of …
UNEP’s Compendium of Innovative Laws: promoting Green Economy & Sustainable Development
… the innovative provisions which promote resource efficiency and sustainable consumption and production towards … highlighting innovative provisions which promote resource efficiency and sustainable consumption and production towards … fisheries and marine/coastal areas, sustainable tourism, energy and climate change, sustainable transportation, green … 7 3.8 Energy …
Case studies on bioenergy policy and law: options for sustainability
… drivers for bioenergy promotion have been recognised as energy security and self-sufficiency, although the contribution of liquid biofuels to meet transport and energy needs is limited. Many countries are also looking to … are available to intervene in the sector, and the relative efficiency of each of these tools (namely, policies, …
Addressing pollution: Governance frameworks, challenges and oppotunities in the context of the 2030 Agenda
… standards Laws and regulations Waste burning Industrial energy efficiency Clean production incentives Vehicle emission … targeting transformational change in household energy, cooling, bricks production, oil and gas production, …