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Call for papers for the 2022 ISEC focusing on “Renewable Heating and Cooling in Integrated Urban and Industrial Energy Systems”, Deadline 07 November 2021

09-Oct-2021

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The AEE – Institute for Sustainable Technologies (AEE INTEC), the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the European Technology and Innovation Platform on Renewable Heating & Cooling (RHC-ETIP) are co-organising the 2nd International Sustainable Energy Conference – ISEC 2022 “Renewable Heating and Cooling in Integrated Urban and Industrial Energy Systems” from 05 to 07 April 2022 in Graz, Austr

Stakeholders mobilized to promote Low Carbon Land Transport in the Pacific Islands

05-Oct-2021

[Photo: Demonstration of an electric car in Tonga]

Following the endorsement of the Framework for Energy Security and Resilience in the Pacific (FESRIP: 2021-2030) at the 51^st Pacific Islands Forum on 6^th August, close to 100 stakeholders gathered virtually to share, update and to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by a more energy efficient and low carbon land transport sector.

Grenada’s Prime Minister Hands Over Presidency Of SIDS DOCK, Promising Continuity In The Push For Greater Focus On Ocean Energy

05-Oct-2021

1st October 2021 – Grenada's Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell is confident that despite the major disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the work of SIDS DOCK remains critical to the future of small island developing states like Grenada.

Solar Training for Local Operators

15-Sep-2021

A partnership between the Department of Energy (DoE) and the Pacific Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (PCREEE) continues to address the lack of technical persons in Vanuatu with the skills to design, install, operate, and troubleshoot rural, off-grid RE systems.

Following a previous training in Kole on East coast of Santo early this year, a similar training was conducted in Port Vila from September 7 — 11, 2021. A total of 19 trainees from Loh, Hiu and Toga in Torres groups, Pele Island offshore of Efate and Emae island attended the weeklong training.

Spotlight on Role of Energy Regulator, Promotion of Local Capability and Solutions

07-Sep-2021

Supporting the recent Forum Leaders’ decision that COVID-19 must not delay global climate action but should promote recovery investments that are climate-smart and in line with a low emissions development pathway, the first ever Sustainable Energy Investment Forum (SEIF) in Vanuatu took place on 2nd of September 2021 at The Melanesian Hotel.