Woodfuel (charcoal and firewood) constitutes over 70% of the energy needs for cooking and heating in sub-Saharan Africa. The consumption is on the rise due to population growth, poverty and urbanisation.
Brought to you by the World Bank Climate Funds Management Unit this webinar will present the key findings of the study, including examples of core and country-level analysis, cross-sectoral issues, and lessons learned. Experts, Indigenous Leaders, and government representatives will discuss the significance and potential applications of these findings for REDD+ countries, IPLCs, land and forest rights practitioners, and social development practitioners.
This series will touch on themes including Tribal climate and health, community-led adaptation, and Indigenous sustainability practices. The sessions will include panels, individual speakers, and a documentary film. Mark your calendars for October 27, November 10, November 17, and December 1 from 11 am to 12:30 pm PT / 2 pm - 3:30 pm ET.
Ce webinaire, organisé conjointement par le Service Public de Wallonie Territoire, Logement, Patrimoine, Énergie (Belgique) et par l’Agence internationale pour les énergies renouvelables (IRENA), évoque la nécessité d'une approche d’innovation systémique pour intégrer une part plus élevée d'énergies renouvelables variables dans les systèmes électriques.
The panel will focus on the leadership of cities in taking climate action to date; the importance of local-federal partnerships in expanding and amplifying these efforts; and the contribution of local action to the broader global agenda.
The main objective of this event is to call for action by COP26 to catalyze clean air efforts around the world to simultaneously achieve climate, health and sustainable development goals.
This series will touch on themes including Tribal climate and health, community-led adaptation, and Indigenous sustainability practices. The sessions will include panels, individual speakers, and a documentary film. Mark your calendars for October 27, November 10, November 17, and December 1 from 11 am to 12:30 pm PT / 2 pm - 3:30 pm ET.
USAID, EPA and NREL will lay out a vision for a “whole of government” approach to decarbonizing the transportation sector globally. This will include lessons on domestic regulatory and non-regulatory strategies to reducing emissions from vehicles, as well as implications for the power sector, infrastructure planning, finance, air quality and urban governance.
The objective of this two-day meeting is to put forward a call for action by COP26 to catalyze clean air efforts around the world to simultaneously achieve climate, health and other sustainable development goals.
The G-PST Consortium and Accenture are co-hosting this event which will outline the role of technology, innovation, and ecosystem partnerships in overcoming these barriers. This is a hybrid event where attendees may join in person or online. Registration is hosted through Accenture.
World Climate Summit – The Investment COP, taking place in Glasgow during COP26, is linked to the priority action areas and ambition of the COP26 Presidency, builds on net-zero climate commitments and strengthens networks that connect the global low carbon economy. World Climate Summit - the Investment COP is firmly aligned with our Strategic Roadmap of regional conferences and focused on delivering actionable outcomes on innovations, investments, and policies.
