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Heat wave plans and emergency response
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Knowledge partnerCountry of registrationCanadaRelation to CTCNNetwork MemberSector(s) of expertiseAgriculture and forestryEarly warning and Environmental assessmentEnergy efficiencyHuman healthInfrastructure and Urban planningMarine and Fisheries
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In public buildings lighting accounts for about 40% of the electricity costs. If you multiply this figure by the number of kindergartens, schools and universities, town halls, local government buildings and government departments, libraries, swimming pools and hospitals, then the total is enormous. Lighting in public buildings is currently consuming far more energy than necessary, with all the negative side-effects such as high running costs, electricity bottlenecks and damage to the climate. That can easily be changed.
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The development objectives of the Center and Artibonite Regional Development Project for Haiti are to: (a) support the development of the Centre Artibonite Loop (CAL) region, primarily by enhancing all-weather connectivity and logistics for producers, and the region's resilience to climate change; and (b) support the recipient's capacity to respond promptly and effectively to an eligible emergency, as needed. The project comprises of five components.
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The objectives of the Rebuilding Energy Infrastructure and Access Project for Haiti are to (a) strengthen the recipient's energy policy and planning capacity; (b) improve the sustainability and resilience of the recipients electricity sector and restore and expand access to reliable electricity services; and (c) provide financial assistance in case of an energy sector emergency. The project has three components. (1) Strengthening energy sector institutions and improving energy access.